One of the U.K.’s oldest retailers, Marks and Spencer (M&S) announced last week it plans to shutter 110 stores during the next five years. This news comes only weeks after reports that the British division of The Body Shop was closing nearly half of its 198 U.K.-based stores and reducing its headcount by 40 percent....
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Starbucks targets 100 more UK stores following strong outlet and sales growth
The US coffee chain achieved its goal of opening 100 new UK stores last year and will continue to focus on drive-thru and smaller format stores to drive growth A drive-thru Starbucks store in York, UK, operated by franchisee 23.5 Degrees | Photo credit: 23.5 Degrees Starbucks has announced plans to open 100 more...
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UK: Network Rail Reviews 5 Years of CP6
Network Rail has presented a review of its sixth five-year funding period, Control Period 6 (CP6), which started on 1 April 2019 and is set to end on 31 March 2024. During this time, Network Rail has worked to deliver major rail upgrades across Great Britain to improve the railway for its passengers and freight...
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43 Papa Johns takeaways across the UK are closing for good in 2024
Papa Johns has a pretty devoted UK fanbase – there is, after all, a reason why over the years the pizza chain has accumulated a whopping 450 takeaways across the UK. And if you’re part of that fanbase, we have some terrible news: the brand is set to close dozens of its UK stores for good...
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New York Jets expand into Ireland as four new NFL teams join international markets
The NFL announced on Monday that the New York Jets have expanded into Ireland as part of the league’s Global Markets Program, while four new teams have entered international territories. The Global Markets Program awards NFL teams with marketing rights in certain countries outside of the United States, permitting them the ability to launch fan...
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NFL’s Global Markets Program adds four new clubs, five new markets in 2024
The National Football League announced an expansion of its Global Markets Program, with four new clubs and five new markets set to participate in 2024. The announcement was made following approval from the International Committee at the 2024 Annual Meeting in Orlando. First launched in 2022, the Global Markets Program awards NFL clubs international marketing...
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Jets Awarded Rights to Build Global Brand in Ireland
The New York Jets today have been awarded rights to expand their brand and activities for Ireland as part of NFL’s ‘Global Markets Program.’ The initiative launched by the National Football League in 2022 awards NFL clubs international marketing rights to build brand awareness and fandom internationally, through fan engagement, events, and commercial opportunities. ...
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Miami Dolphins to Expand Marketing Efforts in Argentina, Colombia and Mexico
The NFL announced today that the Miami Dolphins have been granted marketing rights through the Global Markets Program to three new countries in Argentina, Colombia and Mexico. The Dolphins are now one of only two teams to hold six global market agreements, including Brazil, Spain and the United Kingdom. Currently, the Dolphins’ global territories also...
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Flat Racing Season 2024: A Comprehensive Guide to the Thrilling Horse Racing Season
The 2024 Flat racing season is hotting up as we head into the height of the summer and Royal Ascot is just around the corner. With the biggest and best multi-day meetings still yet to come from York, Goodwood, Newmarket, and Ascot itself, this guide will provide you with all the information you need to...
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Spotify confirms video learning experiment in the UK
Spotify has confirmed the rollout of a series of video-based learning courses for its users in the United Kingdom after partnering with several providers to test the market. With the launch of this experiment, video learning is added to music, podcasts and audiobooks as the major digital streaming service seeks fertile ground for expansion. As...
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Australia’s $4.6bn Aukus funding to help create more than 1,000 jobs in UK, Rolls-Royce says
Australia’s Aukus funding will help create more than 1,000 new jobs in Derby in the United Kingdom, according to the beneficiary, Rolls-Royce. The project – which is jointly funded by the UK’s Ministry of Defence – is also expected to see the construction of new office space in addition to manufacturing facilities. The Australian government...
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Third of UK business owners don’t know company value
New research suggests that four-in-ten entrepreneurs across Europe do not know the value of their company. The study by Marktlink found that that figure was better in the UK, but still saw one-third of enterprises hit the same blind-spot. The last two years have seen the European merger and acquisitions market fall off a proverbial...