Although discussing wellness in the workplace has become less of a taboo over recent years, work-related mental health issues are costing the UK economy over £57 billion each year – a figure that has nearly doubled in recent years. Businesses failing to acknowledge employee wellbeing is no longer feasible, resulting in a decline in productivity […]
Continue ReadingBy Louise Doyle, Co-Founder of needi In a world where workplace perks are changing from a nice-to-have to an essential for recruiting and retaining employees, it’s easy to forget the simple power of well-chosen gifts. Many employers worry about the affordability of offering impressive workplace perks, but when it comes to genuine employee wellbeing, thoughtful […]
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As economic uncertainty spurred by Trump’s tariffs takes hold across the footwear industry, Skechers USA Inc. started off fiscal 2025 with record sales, but it’s retracting its yearly guidance. The Manhattan Beach, Calif.-based footwear company reported net sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2025 of $2.41 billion, a 7.1 percent increase from $2.25 billion […]
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Adidas is starting fiscal 2025 on a strong note, with first quarter earnings reflecting double-digit growth across all markets and channels. According to the German athletic company’s preliminary results for Q1 2025, Adidas saw revenues grow nearly 700 million euros, or 13 percent, to 6.15 billion euros in the period, up from 5.46 billion at […]
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Scotmid Co-operative has reported a trading profit of £4.3 million and a turnover increase of £4.5 million to reach £429.4 million for the year ending 25 January 2025. The mutual also closed the year with record net assets of £127.2 million, strengthening its balance sheet despite continued market volatility. Chief executive Karen Scott praised the […]
Continue ReadingFor decades, the London Stock Exchange (LSE) was the gold standard for going public. A place of prestige. Visibility. Capital. But lately? It’s looking more like a ghost town. Listings are down. Valuations are stale. Ambitious firms are heading elsewhere. What’s unfolding isn’t just a dry spell, it’s a quiet restructuring of how the world […]
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Entrepreneurship is often portrayed as glamorous, adventurous, and liberating. What is less often discussed is the loneliness that can accompany it. Building a business demands long hours, difficult decisions, and a resilience that most will never understand. Without the right support network, the entrepreneurial journey can feel isolating and overwhelming. As Jim Rohn famously said, […]
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As earnings season kicks off this week, with Skechers releasing its first quarter results on Thursday, the industry will get a first real peek inside footwear companies’ thoughts on President Trump’s mounting tariffs. This comes after weeks of whiplash on whether U.S. trading partners would be hit with additional import duties. As of April 9, […]
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Family-owned Caulders Garden Centres has opened its tenth location in Scotland, marking a significant achievement for the business founded by Colin and Mandy Barrie. The new site in Linlithgow follows an investment of over £1 million and joins an established network of garden centres in Mugdock, Kirkintilloch, Newton Mearns, Erskine, Cupar, Cumbernauld, Kinross, Loch Lomond […]
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A trailblazing Scottish business has won a coveted top 10 place in a global Shell competition. Shell LiveWire’s Top Ten Innovators highlights high-performing entrepreneurs from across the world who are making a positive impact in business innovation, environmental sustainability and social impact. Scottish software firm Energy Mutual, which was up against companies from the USA, […]
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