Author: Editor

Attributed to Jackson Versitano, Retail Regional Director – UK & EMEA at Lightspeed. In April, the CBI (Confederation of British Industry) reported a sharp decline in UK retail sales, partly due to Easter coming early, but there are other elements at play to the storyline that the retail sector in the UK is still experiencing difficulties. As sales face a downward trend, retailers must adapt and innovate in order to get ahead of the competition, stay front of mind and thrive in this ever-evolving landscape. Political and economical conditions across the globe, the cost of living crisis, and increasing pressures to…

Ahead of GCSE results day on 22 August, students at ACS International School Egham are celebrating their impressive International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) results, achieving an average grade of 44 (/56) across the cohort, which is above the global average of 37.48 points. One student, who secured the highest score in the MYP at ACS Egham, gained an impressive 52 out of 56, equivalent to 4 GCSEs at Grade 9 and 4 GCSEs at Grade 7/8. This year, students performed particularly well in Sciences, Extended Maths, French, and Drama. ACS Egham is one of just 35 schools in…

Sweet Cherry Publishing has acquired world rights to Sital Gorasia Chapman’s gorgeous new festive picture book, Little Spruce. Kellie Jones, Commissioning Editor at Sweet Cherry, made the deal with Becky Bagnell, Founder of Lindsay Literary Agency, after she fell in love with Chapman’s seasonal story. The publishing house, now holding world rights for the book, expects the tale to become a modern classic! Little Spruce is one tiny tree’s BIG Christmas adventure, taking readers on an exciting journey from field to family home. But what happens when Christmas ends? Where will our beloved spruce end up? Chapman has not only…

Intent on expanding its middle-grade fiction offering, Sweet Cherry Publishing, Leicester’s multi award-winning independent publisher, has signed a 3-book deal with Rutendo Dione. The upcoming adventure series, titled Presto!, puts a contemporary spin on beloved fairy tales such as Little Red Riding Hood and Hansel and Gretel, starting out in Brixton, London, and taking readers to much, much more magical settings! When 11-year-old Amber witnesses the Big Bad Wolf suddenly materialising in her living room, she learns that not only are fairy tales real, but that her uncle is a thief who recovers stolen items and missing people from the…

CloudPay, the leading independent provider of global payroll and payment solutions, today announces the closing of a $120 million funding round led by Blue Owl Capital with the participation of existing shareholders Rho Capital Partners, The Olayan Group and Hollyport Capital. The funding further strengthens CloudPay’s capital base and provides flexibility for future growth opportunities. With a 30-year history of success, CloudPay has built a world class customer base, collaborating with over 280 corporate clients, taking care of their payroll and payment needs in more than 130 countries. The funding will allow strengthening of the customer product and technology solutions…

UK wholesale jewellery supplier SilverJD has launched a stunning new collection of Cubic Zirconia-incorporated sterling silver designs ready for the busiest shopping period of the year. Retailers can build their Christmas gift ranges from a selection of high quality, stylishly designed rings and earrings to delight customers and maximise sales through the holiday season. SilverJD is backed by a team of jewellery experts with over 20 years of industry experience. Since it was founded in 2020, the company has become a trusted name in the UK wholesale silver jewellery industry. Retailers looking for premium white-label silver jewellery have been impressed by…

e-Book documents the incredible story of how Nick and his wife Annie are fighting to protect their home from River Severn flooding and offers practical insights on how to self-build a flood resistant wall. Drawing on their personal experiences of flooding at their Worcestershire home, Nick and Annie Lupton have today published an e-book, “The Great Wall of Pixham: Our Journey and Practical Guide to Building a Flood Wall”. It reports on their experiences of building a flood wall around the perimeter of their 17th century home, providing invaluable insights and step-by-step guidance for others considering a flood wall to help…

New from the UK’s number 1 most trusted brand in carpet cleaning(1) is the VAX SpinScrub™ Power Plus, with SpinScrub™ technology and larger tanks for a deep, whole home clean. Supported by a six year guarantee(2), the VAX SpinScrub™ Power Plus carpet washer is designed with SpinScrub™ bristles in the floorhead which penetrate deep down, targeting carpet fibres from all angles to extract dirt and tackle tough stains. Not only that, but its VAX HEATBLAST™ technology means your carpets can be dry in as little as an hour(3), allowing you to get back to using and enjoying the space. This…

Living on a greener street or having views of blue spaces from your home will help you sleep for longer. According to new research across 18 countries, led by the University of Exeter’s European Centre for Environment and Human Health, living on greener streets – those with visible grass, trees, and vegetation – is linked to better sleep.  Offering green and blue space to buyers looking for a relaxing urban environment, Hepworth Place by Countryside Homes offers stylish new apartments uniquely situated within a six-acre landscaped parkland setting adjacent to Walthamstow Town Hall, a landmark Grade II listed art deco…

Lemada, a fresh entrant in the drinks market, is shaking up the alcoholic beverage scene with its canned vodka lemonade concoction. For fun-seeking millennials and Gen-Z, this innovative drink breathes new life into the classic vodka lemonade combo by offering a high-quality alternative that features genuine lemon juice. By elevating the traditional vodka lemonade recipe and introducing real fruit to the mix, Lemada offers a premium experience for those seeking to refresh their drink choices. The brand’s debut lineup showcases two vibrant flavors: a zesty Lemon and a luscious Raspberry variant. Consumers can snag a single can at Sainsbury’s for…