Can ultra-fast fashion titan Shein outrun its sustainability shadow?
Shein, the ultra-fast fashion behemoth, that rose to prominence thanks to scores of exuberant influencers flaunting their “hauls” on social media, is having a trickier time getting likes amongst the…
When businesses value diversity, they are also investing in their communities
After another inspiring Belfast Pride on Saturday, I have been reflecting on the importance of events like Pride and the role they play in bringing people from different parts of…
‘It’s about building relationships’: How NI indie bookstores are making online world work for business
The internet has become a major player in the business of selling books. Amazon dominates the online marketplace, but it is matched by the growing presence of other major book…
Charles Hurst boss: ‘At nearly £3m, we’re selling our priciest car yet’
He has been at Charles Hurst for almost 40 years, and it’s about to make one of its biggest ever sales.
McDonald’s sales fall globally for first time in over three years
McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski says low-income consumers eating at home and finding other ways to economise. McDonald’s restaurant signs in East Palestine, Ohio on February 9, 2023 McDonald’s has reported…
Fashion chain Ted Baker to close its Belfast store
All Ted Baker stores around the UK are to close in the next few weeks in a move which would add another vacancy to Belfast’s Victoria Square, according to reports.…
Sale of NI insurance firm ‘could lead to lower prices’ for consumers
The sale of NI insurance firm Hughes to a larger UK company could potentially lead to lower costs and a greater range of products, according to a financial commentator. Hughes…
Police extremely concerned for girl, six, missing since Monday
The Metropolitan Police said they were “extremely concerned” for a six-year-old girl in Greenwich, London, after she went missing in an estate. The police said Eudine was reported missing from…
Southport stabbing latest as six children and two adults critical
Six children and two adults remain in critical condition as police continue to question a 17-year-old boy over a deadly knife attack in Southport. Two children were killed after a…
‘Summertime is the best, going to sleep to the sound of the waves gently breaking on the beach’
Rory Reilly of Strangford Coastal Rowing Club talks about his health and habits Do you take regular exercise and if so, what? I would say I exercise frequently rather than…