Author: Sam Allcock

John Lewis is set to relaunch its historic “Never Knowingly Undersold” price promise this September.The pledge, paused in August 2022, will now include both physical and online retailers.Prices of products will be matched with 25 competitors, including major players like Amazon and Marks & Spencer.Customers will have a 7-day window to claim refunds for price differences, a change from the previous 28-day period.This initiative is part of John Lewis’s substantial marketing campaign, highlighting its unique position in the retail sector.John Lewis has announced the revival of its long-standing “Never Knowingly Undersold” price promise, which is set to return on 9…

As discussions continue over a potential ‘scaled back’ Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, one much-loved feature from a previous tournament is already making an unexpected return. An abandoned Commonwealth tartan is set for a surprise revival, having been transformed into luxury fashion accessories more than 50 years after it was first commissioned. As the delayed decision on the host city for the 2026 Games is eagerly awaited—particularly with Glasgow being tipped as the most likely candidate—the treasured tartan from the 1970 Edinburgh Games is already making its way back into the limelight. Around 100 metres of the fabric were discovered as…

Newline Group (Newline) has today announced the opening of a new office in Manchester, further underscoring its long-term dedication to brokers and clients within the UK regional market. Manchester is the second regional office that Newline has launched in the UK, following the opening of its Leeds office in 2017. This expansion reinforces Newline’s commitment to being close to its business partners, enhancing its geographical presence, and continuing to deliver outstanding service. “Manchester is another hub for our core product offering,” says Newline’s Chief Underwriting Officer, Andrew Pecover. “We’re eager to meet with our trading partners in person, bringing our…

BOND Events, the pioneer of one-to-one meetings forums for the architecture and design sectors, has announced the appointment of Alice Russell as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Luciana Coates as Chief Operating Officer (COO). This represents the most significant leadership change in the company’s 20-year history and a landmark achievement within the wider business environment. At 38 and 36 years old respectively, Alice and Luciana join a very small group of female executives; fewer than 10% of senior leadership positions in the UK are occupied by women under 40. Within the corporate events industry, this figure drops to just 5%.…

Bupa, the UK’s foremost health insurer, has today revealed the appointment of Chris Carroll as Chief Executive Officer of Bupa Insurance, with his tenure beginning in January 2025, subject to regulatory approval. Reporting to Carlos Jaureguizar, CEO of Bupa Global, India & UK, Chris will spearhead the continued expansion of Bupa Insurance’s consumer and business sectors within the UK. Chris joins Bupa Insurance from Bupa’s Health Insurance division in Australia, where he has served as Managing Director since March 2022. Before this, he held the position of Director for the Domestic Retail Portfolio, having first joined Bupa in November 2020.…

Franck Denglos, a seasoned professional from Adidas, joins Under Armour, promising significant expansion in the EMEA region.Effective 1 September, Denglos assumes the strategic role tasked with overseeing diverse sales channels.Denglos brings over 25 years of expertise from prestigious roles within Adidas, enhancing Under Armour’s leadership.His appointment signifies Under Armour’s commitment to strengthening its commercial capabilities in a highly competitive market.Denglos is expected to enhance Under Armour’s EMEA operations through proven leadership and strategic insights.Franck Denglos, previously serving as CEO of Adidas Italy, has joined Under Armour as its new Vice President of Commercial for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa…

University students have plenty on their minds as they return to their studies. What’s the right degree course? Will they need to take out more student loans to cover the costs? What will the job market look like when they graduate? To explore university students’ perspectives on the upcoming academic year, Forbes Advisor conducted a survey of 1,000 students in July 2024. The results reveal the many concerns students are facing as they head back to campus. Seventy-eight percent of students prefer in-person or hybrid classes over fully online courses. When asked about their classes for the autumn term, a…

It’s official — the peak time for procrastination hits at 12:06 p.m. on a Monday, according to new research. From watching TV and films (50%) to simply lying in bed (39%) or taking a nap (29%), a survey of 2,000 U.S. adults revealed that procrastination is a widespread issue, with 71% of Americans admitting to putting things off. Despite this, 76% confessed that they feel guilty when they procrastinate. Another common distraction is mobile phones, with 42% of respondents scrolling through social media to avoid their to-do list. On average, Americans spend nearly two and a half hours on social…

New research reveals that Americans typically start taking their sun-related skincare seriously at the age of 26. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults found that before their mid-20s, many Americans neglect proper skin care, which could explain why respondents are four times more likely to get sunburnt than to use sunscreen. The study found that 79% of participants had experienced sunburn, while only one in five admitted to using facial sunscreen (20%) or body sunscreen (21%) daily. Commissioned by the Melanoma Research Alliance, the largest private non-profit funder of melanoma research, and conducted by Talker Research, the survey also examined…

According to new research, eight in ten Americans are too tired to cook a meal after finishing work. A survey of 2,000 general population Americans found that 77% admit there are days when they feel too exhausted to cook once their working day ends. Shockingly, one in five respondents have been so fatigued while cooking that they’ve fallen asleep while preparing their food. The research, conducted by Talker Research and commissioned by Kevin’s Natural Foods, explored when respondents are at their busiest, and how this impacts their eating habits. Half of the Americans surveyed (51%) believe they are at their…