Arts&Culture River Island and Fridays to join Barnsley's retail and leisure scene Two more big high-street names, River Island and Fridays, have signed to be part of The Glass Works and are set to open in Spring, providing another major boost to Barnsley town centre’s flourishing retail and leisure offer. Fashion chain River Island has announced it will open a large By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Plan ahead with new routes as Connecting Leeds transforms travel This new year Connecting Leeds will start construction on several major highways’ schemes, which are all part of transforming travel in the city and across the district. Connecting Leeds construction works will begin first on the Armley Gyratory, before focusing on roads around City Square, Leeds train station and along By The Editor • 4 min read
Business Fox Agency reports 85% growth in record 10th year B2B tech marketing specialists, Fox Agency has announced growth of 85% in its latest financial year – increasing turnover from £2.4million to £4.4million within the last 12 months and increasing profit by 264% for the same period. The integrated agency, which works solely for global B2B tech brands celebrated By The Editor • 1 min read
National Tips to improve your company's shipping processes If your business consistently falls flat when it comes to its shipping processes, there are several steps you can take to ensure customers remain satisfied and, perhaps most importantly, are happy to return and shop with you time and time again. If you are looking for a number of tips By The Editor • 2 min read
National Organisational tools and strategies to implement at your workplace Regardless of which sector of business you work in, all workplaces need to be controlled and organised to maintain the same efficiency levels. Studies have reported a direct link between enterprises and staff members’ productive ability, suggesting that employees can become idle or procrastinate [http://www.monster.ca/career-advice/article/ By The Editor • 2 min read
Food&Drink Revolution reinvented: Legendary Electric Press party bar set for £300k makeover * A £300,000 investment sees a complete overhaul of the popular Leeds venue with a vodka land theme * The revamp includes new dining spaces, DJ booth, new open plan dancefloor, heated outdoor courtyard, eye-popping décor and state-of-the-art lighting * 2022 will also see the bar revolutionise its cocktail menu, delivering an By The Editor • 4 min read
Businesswoman Yorkshire’s got talent Yorkshire trailblazers from all sectors have been shortlisted for the Northern Power Women Awards 2022 sponsored by EY. With a near two-year gap between the last round of nominations, the North certainly hasn’t disappointed with its triumphant celebration of Northern talent as this year's awards saw 1400 By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Businesses approach the new year with caution as Omicron curtails optimism Business optimism and output growth across the UK fell in December, reflecting a cooling in economic activity as firms grapple with the effects of the Omicron COVID-19 variant, according to the latest Business Trends report from accountancy and business advisory firm BDO LLP. The BDO Optimism Index slipped by 0. By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Renovotec acquires Jade Solutions Leading supply chain hardware, software and services company Renovotec has acquired 100% of Jade Solutions Ltd. Jade has 30 years’ expertise in developing IT solutions. Its specialisms include the development of contactless retail environments; Jade customers in this high-growth market include Pret a Manger, Marks & Spencer, Nando’s and By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Bundobust does meat! Bundobust meats 2022 with a huge collaboration and campaign as Bundo Does Meat is all set to cause a stir this January, get ready to say hello to their new Bundo Does Meat Combo and more. The Gujarati street food icon, has announced an exciting partnership with plant-based meat producer, By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Sustainability certification and a key appointment boosts Bailie Group's net zero pledge Leeds-headquartered Bailie Group, a family-owned communication specialist and United Nations’ named climate leader, has bolstered its bold net zero ambitions with a duo of announcements — the appointment of sustainability lead Katie McShera, and the accomplishment of the internationally renowned Planet Mark sustainability accreditation. Acknowledging continuous progress, encouraging action, and building By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Leeds City Council offers assistance for pandemic hit businesses Businesses in Leeds are being encouraged to apply for fresh funding support to help them deal with the continuing financial challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Leeds City Council has already distributed more than £290m worth of assistance to the business and charity sector since the start of the pandemic. By The Editor • 2 min read
