The world’s first lace-free performance slippers engineered specifically for women’s feet are now available to pre-order. Footwear designer Martin Dean, 46, spent five years perfecting the QLVR (pronounced Clever) athletic slip-ons, which use a ‘fast-fit’ bird’s wing-inspired system to ‘hug’ the foot. Martin got the idea for the shoes’ 360-degree locked-in fit – offering better support and more natural movement than laces – after studying the movement of a dog ball thrower. The eco-friendly QLVR Running Slippers – a versatile training shoe that’s ideal for 5km runs and cross training – are made using dandelion rubber-based foam. And the shoes…
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Book that spa day you deserve, with this super summertime offer from The QHotels Collection. From just £64 per person, you can enjoy a wonderful spa day at one of their fantastic resorts across the country. This summer, the ‘Simply More’ Spa Day includes the use of impressive health club facilities, two 25-minute treatments from a choice of: Personalised Express Facial, Shoulder Neck & Scalp Massage, Frangipani Scrub, Frangipani Foot Treatment plus a light lunch with Prosecco either before or after your spa experience. Using premium products from spa brand ELEMIS, you can enjoy the ultimate sense of luxury and pampering. Offer…
The 👌, 😳, and 🙌 emojis among the top 3 most endangered emojis globally A new report by Superside – a creative subscription service, trusted by the world’s top brands to get exceptional design faster, more reliably, and at scale – has uncovered once popular emojis that are now danger of going ‘extinct’ as emoji use varies by generation and new emojis grow in popularity. Superside pulled the 100 most popular emojis from 2013 to present day and analyzed which emojis have fallen in popularity by rank to determine the emojis with the highest probability of going extinct. Using KeywordTool.io, we then analyzed which…
The speciality roaster has announced its fifth annual brand challenge with Strava, to coincide with the 111th edition of the Tour de France Pact Coffee is challenging people to undertake 111 minutes of activity over one week, for a chance to win almost £1000 worth of cycling and coffee equipment Speciality roaster Pact Coffee has launched its fifth annual brand challenge with Strava to encourage people to get outdoors and unlock their potential as they run, hike, cycle, climb or take part in other types of movement. Each entrant has a chance to win almost £1000 worth of cycling and coffee kit.…
Adagio, the European leader of aparthotels, announced today the decision to deploy IDeaS G3 revenue management system across its portfolio of properties. This sophisticated, automated system has been specifically adapted to maximize revenue while meeting the operational priorities of medium- and long-stay hotel residences. Effectively forecasting demand, managing availability, and practicing good pricing are key revenue management challenges at the heart of the hospitality sector. Addressing these critical tasks efficiently for aparthotels requires the implementation of decision support tools specifically adapted for maximizing revenue at extended stay properties. Powered by advanced analytics capabilities, IDeaS offers several features to meet Adagio’s…
Southwark’s Tyler Grange accredited as Living Wage Employer – Environmental consultancy officially recognised for paying staff a wage based on the cost-of-living Southwark-based B Corp four-day week environmental consultancy Tyler Grange has received Living Wage Employer accreditation from the Living Wage Foundation. Tyler Grange London has significantly increased employee salaries during recent years, to support staff during challenging times. This accreditation now officially recognises that all 80+ Tribe members are paid a fair and real Living Wage. The real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate based on the cost of living and is introduced voluntarily by employers. Tyler Grange is now just one of just 14,000 UK businesses –…
Despite the weather, BBQ season is in full swing, and with 37% of Brits already planning a BBQ in advance* and searches for vegan BBQ recipes increasing by 80%**, many may be wondering what to serve to their veggie or vegan friends. For those looking to reduce their meat consumption, or keen to introduce more plant-based foods into their diet, then look no further than Planted’s delicious range. Ideal for summer salads, scrumptious skewers, and even delicious duck, Planted’s range is very versatile and there’s something for everyone to enjoy this summer. (Planted Chicken Skewers, Planted Chicken Lemon and Herb and Planted Duck Hoisin) Planted’s products are all produced in Switzerland, made…
Fast-growing recruitment business, Hernshead Group, is celebrating 5 impressive years in business following the success of its growth and acquisition strategy. Driven by an unwavering belief in the importance of partnerships over placements, Hernshead Recruitment was initially established by experienced recruiter, Tom Johnson, in 2019, with a clear niche in the technology, manufacturing, and engineering sectors. With ambitious plans to scale the business, Tom approached Lord Sugar for investment in 2019, and secured substantial backing via the business tycoon’s private investment vehicle, Amsvest. Since this time, Tom has worked closely with Lord Sugar and his team to establish the Hernshead…
73% of Brits are dining out once a month or more, with 27% dining out once a week or more. Coupon culture is thriving in restaurants with almost two-thirds (63%) of us taking advantage of coupons or meal deals to maximise cost savings. Other money-saving hacks include ditching bottled water for tap water (22%), forgoing alcohol (20%), and taking leftovers home (19%). QR menu codes face strong resistance: almost nine in ten (85%) prefer physical menus, 31% ‘hate’ QR menus. With dining costs on the rise, Brits are getting creative to save their hard-earned cash when eating out, according to…
ONYX Hospitality Group, a leading hospitality provider in the Asia-Pacific region, proudly announces its participation in the “Thailand Travel Showcase 2024”, taking place on 28th to 30th June 2024 at Kings Cross, Canopy Market, London. The three-day cultural extravaganza, organised by the Royal Thai Embassy, is free for all to attend. This year’s theme is ‘Unleashing Thai Creativity’, showcasing the best of Thailand from food to tourism, and culture to innovation. Following the success of previous years, with approximately 40,000 visitors in 2023, the Thailand Showcase 2024 is set to be an even more spectacular event with larger space, 30+…