December 24, 2024
PBBM sends well wishes to every Filipino home
PBBM sends well wishes to every Filipino home – BusinessWorld Online
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December 24, 2024
Homebase lives on as CDS revives DIY chain within newly branded the range stores
Homebase is set to return in a slimmed-down format after the DIY chain’s collapse last month, with its new owner CDS confirming plans to reopen 70 former stores under the Range Superstores banner. Each outlet will preserve the Homebase name in garden centre sections, and some will also incorporate Homebase-branded kitchen departments. CDS, founded by […]
December 24, 2024
UK Christmas shopping rebounds with higher spending on high street and online
British consumers are opening their wallets more freely in the final run-up to Christmas, with retailers reporting a 2.3 per cent year-on-year rise in spending for the seven weeks to 20 December, according to figures from Visa. Online sales led the increase, up 6.1 per cent, while electronics and homeware purchases enjoyed the most significant […]
December 24, 2024
London’s black cabs on the brink: why driver numbers are plummeting and what’s at stake
London’s iconic black cabs could all but vanish by 2040, warn long-serving cabbies who have seen their ranks thin by a third in the past decade. At the heart of the crisis are mounting pressures to switch to electric vehicles, an ageing workforce reluctant to invest in pricey new taxis, and city-wide “anti-car” measures that […]
December 24, 2024
BMW admits ‘irregularities’ with 100 Russian car sales despite sanctions
BMW has acknowledged that more than 100 of its high-end vehicles were sold to Russian customers, breaching international sanctions imposed after the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine. The German carmaker attributed the sales to a handful of rogue employees at its Hanover branch, who have since been dismissed. BMW, along with other major German manufacturers like […]
December 24, 2024
Aviva agrees £3.7bn deal to acquire Direct Line, forming a UK motor insurance powerhouse
Aviva has struck a definitive agreement to purchase Direct Line for £3.7 billion, creating one of the largest motor insurance providers in Britain. The FTSE 100 insurer will pay 275p per share for the FTSE 250-listed company, representing a 73.3 per cent premium to Direct Line’s share price before talks emerged in November. The acquisition, […]
December 24, 2024
Flatlining economy prompts Starmer’s warning: ‘no overnight fix’ amid fresh tax hike fears
The prospect of swift economic recovery remains elusive, Sir Keir Starmer warned on Monday, as official figures confirmed the UK economy stagnated in the third quarter. Downing Street stopped short of denying the possibility of further tax rises, fuelling concerns among businesses that the government’s package of fiscal measures might not be enough to steady […]
December 24, 2024
Moonpig debuts AI handwriting tool to bring personal touch back to online cards
Moonpig, the UK’s largest online card retailer, has introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature that aims to recreate the sentiment of a handwritten note—without the need to pick up a pen. Announced this month, the tool allows users to generate a unique digital font based on their own handwriting, which can then be stored […]
December 24, 2024
RV Solar Panels: Powering Freedom and Sustainability on the Road
In the era of renewable energy, solar panels have revolutionized how we think about power, especially for those who embrace the nomadic lifestyle of RV travel. RV solar panels provide a clean, efficient, and reliable source of energy, empowering travelers to explore remote destinations without worrying about electricity access. With options like BougeRV solar panels, […]
December 24, 2024
Why Custom Cardboard Boxes Are Essential for E-Commerce Businesses
Are you an e-commerce business owner striving to provide an exceptional unboxing experience for your customers? Perhaps you’re looking to enhance your brand’s image and ensure safe product delivery? Quality custom cardboard boxes might be the solution you’re seeking. These versatile packaging options are not just containers for products but play a significant role in […]
December 24, 2024
Maximizing Performance and Utility with Can-Am X3 Accessories
The Can-Am Maverick X3 is a standout vehicle in the world of off-road adventures, known for its powerful performance and versatility. However, the addition of carefully chosen Can Am X3 accessories can transform this already impressive machine into a personalized, highly functional, and durable companion for any terrain. From enhancing safety and comfort to boosting […]
December 23, 2024
PCC greenlights $3.3-B LNG deal
By Sheldeen Joy Talavera, Reporter THE PHILIPPINE Competition Commission (PCC) on Monday said it has approved the $3.3-billion landmark deal among three energy giants, allowing them to proceed with their joint acquisition of power facilities and a liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility in Batangas, but subject to certain conditions. In a statement on Monday, the […]
