Author: Sam Allcock

Scott Dylan has been a key figure in transforming London startups, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to drive digital marketing strategies. As the Co-founder of Inc & Co, he uses AI to enhance decision-making and foster sustainable growth in the tech landscape. His insights provide a new perspective on how AI can revolutionise marketing efforts, offering startups a competitive edge. AI’s ability to process vast amounts of data quickly allows businesses to personalise marketing campaigns, targeting the right audience at the right time. Scott Dylan’s expertise in integrating these AI tools helps startups not just survive but thrive in London’s competitive…

It’s rare to be able to sum up a brand in a single word. Often, brand owners are uncomfortable with the idea that their brands can be so easily defined, as if it puts a limit on their creativity. In the case of Joonbyrd, it’s safe to say founder and CEO Dr Alexis Granite has bucked this trend. She has embraced the opportunity to sum up her disruptive new premium skincare brand with one simple, three-letter word: JOY. And, after a cursory glance at the Joonbyrd website and a few minutes in her company, it’s clear that this infectious sense of joy…

Work has begun on a new affordable housing development in Stroud that will provide homes for more than 50 families.The development of houses and apartments on land off Dudbridge Hill is being built by housing association Bromford and its development partner Vistry Group. Groundworks began at the site in the spring and work is now progressing on the construction of the first of the homes. The development is due to be completed in phases with the first homes ready for customers to move into due to be ready in March 2025.All 55 homes are being built with a high energy efficiency…

Cornish clothing brand, Seasalt, has successfully achieved B Corp certification, scoring 100.2.B Corp certification requires an extensive assessment covering governance, environment, and community impact.Seasalt’s score exceeded the required minimum by over 20 points, highlighting their commitment to sustainability.B Corp status provides a framework for continuing improvement and impact creation across Seasalt’s operations.CEO Paul Hayes reaffirms the brand’s dedication to progress and future initiatives.Cornish clothing brand Seasalt has recently become a certified B Corporation, achieving a remarkable score of 100.2, which surpasses the minimum requirement by more than 20 points. This accomplishment underscores Seasalt’s strong adherence to the rigorous standards of…

Trouva, an independent marketplace, faces criticism over payment delays to its boutique partners.Numerous retailers report outstanding payments stretching back several months, crippling their operations.Trouva attributes the delays to unforeseen funding issues, affecting over 700 UK and European boutiques.CEO Tom Beverley has issued a personal apology, acknowledging potential further delays in processing payments.Current measures include continuous communication with affected parties and efforts to resume normal operations swiftly.Trouva has come under scrutiny as numerous retailers express their frustration over delayed payments. These boutiques, which make up a significant part of Trouva’s marketplace, have been waiting for payments from previous months, putting financial…

Savage X Fenty has announced its first physical retail presence in the UK at Selfridges.Founded by Rihanna, the brand aims to bring its unique experience to UK and international shoppers.The partnership with Selfridges includes a diverse range of loungewear and lingerie products.Savage X Fenty’s latest Soft N’ Savage collection will be featured.The expansion reflects a strategic move to connect with a diverse customer base.Savage X Fenty, the brand established by renowned singer Rihanna, is set to make its debut in the United Kingdom with its first in-store presence at Selfridges. This retail expansion marks a significant milestone as it offers…

Apple’s Mac Mini might finally come with a new design, but there could be some design trade-offs, according to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg in his “Power On” newsletter. He suggests that the upcoming M4 Mac Mini may drop the USB-A ports in favour of a much smaller chassis design. If recent rumours about the M4 Mac Mini are true, multiple variants of this compact desktop PC are expected, with the M4 Pro variant likely being the most premium. According to Gurman, this model could hit the market as early as October. While the USB-A ports might be removed, it is…

OpenAI’s ChatGPT is one of the world’s most popular generative AI tools, and it has garnered significant attention since its launch in 2022. Now, OpenAI has revealed that ChatGPT has surpassed 200 million active weekly users, and Apple’s iOS 18 is expected to further increase this number. The number of weekly active users has doubled since November last year, with OpenAI confirming to Axios that ChatGPT’s weekly active user count has risen from 100 million to 200 million. According to the company’s data, 92% of Fortune 500 companies are now using OpenAI’s products. Since the launch of GPT-4o Mini, the…

New Delhi, 30th August (PTI): On Friday, investors showed keen interest in sugar stocks after the government approved the use of cane juice and sugar syrup for the 2024-25 ethanol supply year. Shares of Triveni Engineering & Industries rose by 7.62%, Dhampur Sugar Mills by 7.55%, Avadh Sugar & Energy by 7.20%, and Dalmia Bharat Sugar & Industries by 5.79% on the BSE. Shares of Shree Renuka Sugars increased by 5.38%, Praj Industries by 5.33%, Dwarikesh Sugar by 3.77%, and Balrampur Chini Mills by 3.46%. “This surge follows the government’s decision to allow ethanol production from cane juice or syrup,”…

The next major upgrade cycle for Macs is centred around the M4 chip, and according to various reports, it’s set to begin soon. However, not all M4 Macs will be released at once, and since Apple doesn’t follow a strict schedule like it does with the iPhone or Apple Watch, it might be a bit challenging to determine when each Mac will arrive and what kind of upgrades to expect. If the rumours are true, every Mac in Apple’s lineup will receive an update within the next 12 months. Here’s a guide on when each model will get the M4…