During the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, attitudes of shoppers in the UK changed significantly as they developed a considerable sense of community. Rather than visiting the big supermarket on the edge of town, residents would visit their local corner shops and grocers, reigniting old habits. In April 2020, off-licences, greengrocers, independent convenience stores, butchers, and bakeries saw growth of 37.7 per cent. Research conducted by SnowShock, suppliers of slush machine syrup, looked into this shifting trend that is needed not only to support local communities but reduce our impact on the environment. Here, we will delve into this increased…
Author: Natasha Bloom
The record for the largest amount of stamp duty collected in one month was broken in September with a record breaking £1.32 billion, say leading tax and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg Sean Randall the firm’s stamp duty expert said: “Almost twice as many house and flat sales completed in September than would normally complete in that month of the year, 165,720. This and the reduction of the stamp duty holiday have contributed to a £1.23 bn windfall for Rishi Sunak. He added: “The extent of the frenzy to complete sales before the loss of the holiday is evident. However, the figures for October should make sober reading, as they are expected to show that…
Westcore Europe has purchased a 25,700 sq m industrial property on a 99,000 sq m site in the eastern suburb of Dijon in France, from owner-occupier Japy-Tech, a leading manufacturer in the dairy industry following a successful sale and leaseback transaction. The 73,000 sq m site has a mix of industrial and ancillary office space. The property has been taken on a long-term lease by Japy-Tech, and an adjacent plot of land, totalling around 26,000 sq m, provides an opportunity to deliver up to 12,000 sq m of potential development. Marc Brutten, Founder and Chairman of Westcore Europe, said “This…
Healthy family relationships are vital to strengthening society and the well-being of children. The stronger the bonds between the family members, the easier it will be for children to cope with the tough times of life. Family is the first line of defense, especially for children. However, building healthy families isn’t an easy job and requires cooperation and patience. In this article, we will shed light on 6 proven ways that will help strengthen your family connection. According to the great Family therapist of North Chicagoland, every family member needs to improve listening skills to build strong relationships and overcome…
Branding these days is one of the most significant activities for the business, which helps the customers to deal with you for the long term. It connects existing customers. Instead, it helps to sell to new ones by encouraging loyalty and recognition. However, there are lots of businesses that fail to create a brand which has a negative impact on the overall profit, visibility, and overall business as a whole. But if you want to take an example, it is Walmart for Nordstrom, Holiday Inn for Ritz Carlton, etc. So, if you’re going to improve the business brand, it is…
Sandridge Barton ‘the home of Sharpham Wine’ has launched Sharpham New Release 2021, one of the country’s first wines of the year to be released. This small batch wine is an early showcase of the potential of Sandridge Barton’s latest vintage at their new state-of-the-art winery on the Sandridge Barton Estate in Stoke Gabriel, South Devon. Produced in six weeks from vine to bottle, this is one of a handful of English nouveau alternatives. A fresh, spritzy and fruit driven wine that is best drunk young, Sharpham New Release is dominated by the grape variety Madeleine Angevine. It is available…
Data shows that Dua Lipa, Taylor Swift, One Direction and Kesha are some of the othe go-to artists for cleaning tunes Popstar Justin Bieber makes the best music for housework, according to new research conducted by cleaning experts Gtech. The Canadian singer appears on more of the major Spotify cleaning playlists than any other artist (37 times) – with the likes of ‘Baby’, ‘What Do You Mean?’ and ‘Hold On’ all popular choices for tidying-up tunes. Other top artists for cleaning include Dua Lipa and Taylor Swift – who appear 30 and 28 times on housework playlists respectively. One Direction,…
Goldstone Hall Hotel, near Market Drayton, North Shropshire, has been named as a winner of the prestigious 2022 Good Hotel Guide’s Editor’s Choice Award for Gardens. The recent 45th edition of the 2022 Good Hotel Guide is the U.K.’s leading accommodation guide with independent advice and reviews of luxury and boutique hotels, B&Bs and Inns. The Editor’s Choice Awards highlight the top 10 hotels in selected categories. Goldstone Hall Hotel has been recognised in the gardens category as one of the best, alongside nine other prestigious hotels including Gravetye Manor, Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons, Ballymaloe House, The Pipe and Glass Inn, Barnsley House, The Falcon, Longueville Manor, Gliffaes…
French multinational giant dedicated to providing innovative, high-quality products that promote and enforce environmental sustainabilityInnovative solutions Gyproc® gypsum Plasterboards, Gyproc® Active Air®, and Multi-Comfort standard technological products promote sustainable living solutions An eminent brand known for their design and manufacturing of high-quality products, Saint-Gobain has established itself as the world’s largest building materials company, and a global leader in the habitat and construction market. Their guiding principles of unmitigated social responsibility and continuous innovative processes encourage them to adopt a strategy of responsible growth, apt in today’s ever-changing environment. Saint-Gobain’s positive involvement on various relevant fronts is reflected through international…
UK TECH FIRM TARGETS £320BN GLOBAL INSECT PEST CHALLENGE Spotta sets sights on preventing 50% crop damage while reducing insecticide use by 70% Insect pest monitoring technologies increase crop yields by 8% Spotta Smart Pest Systems provides cost-effective solution for the small creatures causing big problems for farmers 10 November 2021: Spotta Smart Pest Systems is helping the global agricultural sector improve productivity and profitability through remote monitoring technology reducing insect crop damage costs to farmers by 50%. Globally, insect pests cause £320 billion damage each year, despite over 4 million tonnes of pesticide being used. Spotta has developed an…