The direct-to-consumer (D2C) retail strategy has taken centre stage and is increasingly capturing the attention of popular brands worldwide. Even brands like L’Oreal and Nike adopted this business model and generated a fair share of profit.

It can be difficult for small and medium-sized enterprises to feel like they can contribute towards creating a more sustainable future for the UK. There are multiple factors that play into this – but a lack of knowledge on how to take meaningful climate action is a recurring problem.

Smell has the power to invoke memories, arouse emotion, and alert our evolutionary instincts to warn us of danger. Such a sense, therefore, has real potential to tap into something very tangible for consumers. Yet, during the virtual reality (VR) craze that has come over the consumer and even business market, smell has remained largely untapped. We’ve, for instance, heard fuss about a VR treadmill to incorporate further immersion into the realm, but not seen the same for smell… until now.

In recent years, the tech industry has experienced unprecedented growth and transformation. According to data from Companies House, there are almost double the number of new tech firms now compared to pre-pandemic. The sector is synonymous with innovation, disruption, and boundless possibilities, however, beneath the glossy surface, a pertinent question emerges: Have women really been given an accurate portrayal of what it's truly like to have a career in technology?

A survey by Enterprise CMS Storyblok, involving 1,000 consumers, has uncovered that indiscriminate influencer endorsements could detrimentally affect product sales during the Christmas season.

Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2024 is poised to make history as it nears a sellout, boasting its largest ever show floor across eight halls of the Fira de Barcelona Gran Via.

Bupa, a global healthcare company, has declared UniSCool, a Spanish startup specializing in an innovative liquid cooling solution, as the winner of its talent development and sustainability innovation programme, as chosen by its 82,000-strong global workforce.

In a revealing 2023 Year in Review, WeWork has shared intriguing insights into modern workplace habits, drawing from its extensive global community of over half a million members.

Multinational companies must navigate a unique set of challenges and, as 2024 approaches, Global Benefits Management becomes essential to support both employees and the business, according to Towergate Health & Protection.

As Hospitality is back centre stage during the festive season, we’re reminded more and more of the power of great customer service and how this can delight us, and likewise of the disappointment of terrible service that leaves us feeling let down.

The largest tech IPO for the past two years was British chip designer, Arm, but its listing wasn’t in London’s City. Instead, the tech innovator listed on New York’s Nasdaq exchange.

South Summit Brazil 2024, the leading meeting of the global entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem co-organized by IE University and the Government of the State of Rio Grande do Sul, will extend the registration period for its Startup Competition until January 12th. In this third edition, the 50 finalist startups will be chosen and will compete to be the most innovative project.

The FinTech world is a vast ocean of innovation and Dmitrij Pruglo, CEO of Finyard, stands as a beacon of knowledge in this ever-changing landscape. This article is a voyage through the books and TED Talks that have shaped his understanding and vision in FinTech.

Maven Capital Partners, a prominent investor in the UK's SME sector, has spearheaded a £3.7 million investment in Cambridge-based Metrion Biosciences ("Metrion"), a top contract research organisation (CRO).

When I heard I’d landed a role at a startup, I was excited. To go in as the head of marketing, working as part of the founding team, and to be part of an origin story… there was so much opportunity ahead.

Volt, a player in global real-time payments, has announced a partnership with ekko, a fintech focused on embedded sustainability.

New research shows that well over half (56%) of Brits working in the tech sector will take less than a week off over Christmas.

Corporate Christmas rewards and recognition can go far in improving employee experience. It's all about togetherness at this time of the year and keeping spirts high by rewarding people with new experiences and incentives that can be shared with family and friends will be much appreciated and valued.

The Players Fund, an athlete-led venture capital firm, has announced the inclusion of a distinguished group of female athletes as new partners. Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill, Eni Aluko, Allyson Felix, Nikita Parris, and Danielle Carter are joining forces with the existing athlete investors at The Players Fund. Their role will be pivotal in furthering the firm's mission to empower athletes in various arenas.

While the holiday season is a time for celebration and rest, the misconception business owners can completely relax during this period might be misleading. It's essential to strike a balance between taking a break and ensuring your business operations continue smoothly.