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Today marks the grand opening of Lucy and Yak‘s new concept store in Brighton, designed with flair and creativity by Miranda Loveluck-Taplin of No13 Interior Design. The store is situated on the bustling Ship Street, ready to draw in shoppers with its captivating design and unique shopping experience.
Miranda Loveluck-Taplin has masterfully crafted the store’s design to offer an immersive atmosphere that engages shoppers’ senses from the moment they step inside. The store’s environment is constructed to evoke warmth and invitation, mirroring the playful and intriguing narrative of Lucy and Yak.
The store boasts high ceilings and an expansive layout bathed in natural light, with bespoke fixtures that highlight the merchandise in an innovative manner. The interior’s colour scheme blends muted orange with soft pink hues, reminiscent of the 1970s, enhanced by detailed touches like sunrise-themed walls, verdant plants, and soothing lighting. The use of sustainable materials throughout the design underscores the brand’s dedication to environmental responsibility.
Lucy and Yak’s new space is designed as a hub of inspiration and education for customers, promoting exploration and interaction through engaging displays and regular workshops.
Miranda shared her enthusiasm about the project, stating, “My design studio began this project 4 weeks to the day, and I am immensely proud of what can be achieved in such a short amount of time. I feel we have taken the brand to a new level where it will appeal to a wider range of shoppers.”
The innovative design of the Lucy and Yak store in Brighton is a testament to the brand’s ethos of creativity, sustainability, and customer engagement, promising a distinct and memorable shopping experience.
Touch Up Paint Factory, a leading UK provider of automotive touch up paints, has announced a strategic partnership with Giant Group to introduce a tailored touch up paint collection for the Giant, Liv, and Momentum bicycle brands.
Under the brand Touch Up Paint Factory UK by Chipex Ltd, a collaborative effort with Giant Group UK has birthed a series of over 130 exclusive touch up paints, each carefully crafted to align with their vibrant colour palette.
Specialising in customised touch up paints for a variety of vehicles, Chipex & Touch Up Paint Factory serve both end consumers via e-commerce and global car manufacturers directly. The brands offer:
Chipex™: A premium selection of rapid-drying paints and a unique blending solution.
Touch Up Paint Factory™: Comprehensive aerosol, paint pen, and bottle product ranges.
Johnny Graham, CEO of Chipex Ltd, remarked: “Collaborating with Giant Group UK to create an exclusive range of touch up paint products for their bicycle model range was an extremely exciting project in this untapped marketplace, especially given that they are the worlds largest manufacturer of bicycles. Formulating in excess of 130 bespoke colours was a sizable project, in addition to designing and creating a dedicated website pages and databases. Giant Group UK requested that we cater for two of their other bicycle brands Liv and Momentum so as to include the whole range. The colour range is available to purchase through the Touch Up Paint Factory website as aerosols, paint pens and paint bottles.
Key motivations for the collaboration with Giant Group UK included:
Strong product demand
Exclusive colour range
Largest bicycle manufacturer in the world producing in excess of 6.5 million bicycles per year
Patented All in One Paint system that negates the requirement of having to apply a separate clear coat that improves colour finish and reduces application time
Web Summit Qatar recently hosted an enlightening session titled ‘The AI Moment’, where industry leaders converged to discuss AI’s burgeoning role and its implications. Julia Sieger of FRANCE 24 moderated the session, featuring insights from Mohamed Al-Hardan of the Qatar Investment Authority and Builder.ai’s visionary, Sachin Dev Duggal.
Sachin Dev Duggal shared his insights on the evolution of AI, drawing from his tenure at Builder.ai. He reminisced about significant milestones such as Google’s BERT model, introduced a decade ago, and how the year 2022 marked a paradigm shift not just in AI technology but in enhancing user interaction through design improvements. This shift made AI more accessible and easier for people to adopt.
With the Qatar Investment Authority recently backing Builder.ai’s Series D funding, Mohamed Al-Hardan discussed the strategic motives behind their investment. He praised Builder.ai for its innovative approach in streamlining the development process and its proactive engagement with AI, while also stressing the importance of meticulous due diligence for AI’s practical application. Al-Hardan highlighted the proactive stance of AI startups in navigating AI’s potential risks and their ambition to lead in technological adaptation.
The discourse then transitioned to the impact of AI on employment, where Duggal and Al-Hardan expanded beyond the traditional narrative of job displacement. Sachin Duggal envisioned a future where people are celebrated for their creative capabilities rather than repetitive tasks, reshaping our understanding of work. Al-Hardan concurred, emphasising the need for continuous adaptation to thrive in an AI-integrated world.
Regarding AI governance, both speakers discussed the ethical and regulatory complexities associated with AI’s expansion. Al-Hardan voiced concerns over restrictive over-regulation potentially hampering innovation, advocating for collaboration between regulators and technologists to bridge their understanding gap.
The session concluded with a unified call for educational reforms to equip future generations for an AI-driven era. Sachin Dev Duggal highlighted the importance of fostering human-centric skills like creativity and adaptability within educational frameworks to ensure their adaptability to diverse scenarios.
Their profound insights shed light on the humanistic, ethical, and responsibility aspects in the era of AI, emphasising the need for a focus on human-centered AI innovation.
Brian Rose, aspiring to be London’s next mayor, recently stirred up a debate on censorship with YouTube, following his audacious move to decorate the facade of the company’s King’s Cross headquarters in London with posters underscoring the importance of free speech.
The event unfolded on the 15th of March, a Friday, when Rose managed to display several posters with slogans such as ‘Free speech matters’, ‘Say no to censorship’, and ‘Be more Elon’, a homage to the vociferous entrepreneur behind X, before staff at YouTube intervened.
Rose articulated his stance, stating, “I know first-hand how censorship can affect people and I know first-hand how much power a platform such as YouTube has over everyone who uses it. I was deplatformed by YouTube last year and, at a stroke, my business was put at risk. I had done nothing illegal and yet YouTube was able to freeze me out of my own channel, arbitrarily and without having to explain what was happening and why. Platforms such as YouTube hold great power over all their users, and make a great deal of money from those users, and yet they are not held to account for their abuses.”
Promoting London as a world-leading digital innovation hub is at the heart of Rose’s electoral manifesto for the May 2 election. He emphasizes the necessity for enhanced protections against censorship for users, alongside ensuring that digital platforms are safeguarded against external pressures to censor.
Rose has previously highlighted the perils posed by tech conglomerates when they assume unilateral control over content moderation, all while generating substantial revenue from their platforms.
Adding to his earlier remarks, Rose declared, “What I am fighting against here is a clear violation of human rights, an abuse of power that allows global mega-brands to crush the digital freedoms of the very people they rely on to make their vast profits. London – and the world – deserves better and, as Mayor, I will leverage my powers to work with the tech giants to ensure our capital is a best-in-class example of how we can embrace technology and, at the same time, protect our hard-won freedoms.”
The Princess of Wales has been diagnosed with cancer and revealed her illness to the world in a moving video message.
Kate Middleton (42) said that cancer was found when she underwent planned abdominal surgery in January.
Her medical team had advised her to start preventative chemotherapy.
In her video, which was filmed at Windsor Castle on Wednesday, triggered an outpouring of support from well-wishers.
In it, she said: “This of course came as a huge shock, and William and I have been doing everything we can to process and manage this privately for the sake of our young family.
“It has been an incredibly tough couple of months for our entire family, but I’ve had a fantastic medical team who have taken great care of me, for which I am so grateful.”
The news is another blow to the royals, with King Charles having already recently announced he has pancreatic cancer.
But he praised Catherine for the way she spoke with courage about her news.
The palace said Catherine had wished to provide a medical update in order to put an end to the speculation sparked by her admission to the London Clinic for her surgery.
At the time, the palace refused to confirm what Catherine was being treated for, but said the condition was non-cancerous.
Jewson Live – the annual event for the UK’s professional tradespeople – is returning to the Birmingham NEC.
The flagship show of Jewson Live, hosted by national builders’ merchant Jewson – now part of STARK UK – will take place from 8am until 2pm at the NEC on Friday, April 26, covering three distinct areas – the Trading Zone, Future Zone, and Wellbeing Zone.
In each area, high profile speakers and trade experts will share the latest industry news and developments, detailing how they impact tradespeople on a day-to-day basis. There will be product demos and exclusive on-the-day deals available from many of the 150 Jewson suppliers and partners exhibiting, as well as a wealth of competitions and giveaways.
Darts legend Phil Taylor and darts commentator Emma Paton will host the show at the NEC, with several other celebrity guests expected to make an appearance.
The NEC show will also be used to officially launch Jewson’s company rebrand, with representatives of parent group STARK UK taking to the main stage to explain more about the company’s vision for the future. Attendees will also get a sneak preview of Jewson’s ‘branch of the future’, which will provide insights into the transformation of the Jewson brand and how it is changing to meet the future needs of the trades.
Live tour
In addition, the winners of Jewson’s inaugural Making Better Homes Awards – celebrating the UK’s tradespeople dedicated to building sustainable homes – will be announced. Businesses will take home the winning prizes for each of the competition’s three categories – Best Use of Renewable Energy in a Project, Best Building Fabric in a Project, and Sustainable Project of the Year.
Following the event at the NEC, Jewson Live will then begin a tour of the UK, heading to Kent Exhibition Centre, Maidstone, on Thursday, May 16; SEC, Glasgow, on Thursday, June 6, and Westpoint, Exeter, on Thursday, June 13.
John Carter, CEO of STARK UK – which acquired a collective of businesses including Jewson from Saint-Gobain in March 2023 – said: “Jewson Live has long been recognised as one of the standout exhibitions in the construction calendar. With the industry facing a particularly challenging period, we believe this is the perfect time to support the UK’s tradespeople even more and host a series of live events that builders and tradespeople can look forward to and get a lot out of.
“We’re proud to partner the trades and that’s why we’re offering not one but four regional events – starting here in the Midlands – to give our hardworking customers and industry friends a great day out. Our branches are at the heart of communities, so it makes a lot of sense to take Jewson Live on tour – bringing it closer to the people we work with every day. We’ll bring our suppliers and partners on the road with us, so existing, returning and prospective customers in the region can enjoy all the benefits of Jewson Live much closer to home.
“Starting with our flagship show at the NEC, each of the Jewson Live On Tour events promises to be informative, productive and invaluable for tradespeople who want to grow their business; and as well as that, it’ll be exciting and a lot of fun. We can’t wait to welcome the tradespeople of the Midlands to the NEC for what promises to be our best Jewson Live yet.”
Kloud9, a trailblazer in the realm of internet infrastructure, is proud to partner with Salboy in unveiling Victoria House Manchester, a contemporary residential endeavour housing 177 apartments across 25 stories. This collaboration ensures that residents will enjoy blazing internet speeds up to 1 gigabit per second, making Victoria House a benchmark for modern living in the urban landscape.
Strategically located in Manchester’s bustling hub, Victoria House mirrors the city’s dynamic and progressive spirit. Through Kloud9’s provision of ultra-fast internet, the development promises a living experience where luxury, convenience, and superior digital connectivity converge.
“We aim to revolutionise how residents experience their home by providing them with the fastest internet speeds. Kloud9’s technology ensures that Victoria House will be at the forefront of digital innovation in residential living,” declared Alex Jackson, CEO of Kloud9.
Salboy, distinguished for its dedication to creating high-quality property developments, has conceptualised Victoria House with the contemporary city dweller’s lifestyle in mind.
Simon Ismail, Managing Director at Salboy, remarked, “Integrating Kloud9’s high-speed internet into Victoria House aligns perfectly with our vision of providing residents with a living space that is not only aesthetically pleasing but also technologically advanced.”
This partnership is poised to redefine the standard of living in Manchester, placing Victoria House at the forefront of digitally integrated residential communities.
A leading provider of employee benefit solutions has unveiled new study findings that showed significant disconnect between employee desires and the realities of work perks.
Boostworks examined ‘Beyond the Salary Slip’, which took into account the opinions of more than 3,000 HR professionals, C-suite and employee respondents.
The research, carried out by Opinion Matters, highlights the stark difference between what employees wished for compared to the realities of benefit schemes, including reward, recognition and wellbeing programmes.
The findings paint a compelling picture with a mere 40% of employee benefits being utilised, and 47% of employees feeling undervalued, believing leaders are out of touch with their reward preferences.
A concerning 54% of employees polled said they are rarely, if ever, consulted about benefits schemes that directly impact their work-life satisfaction.
While competitive salaries remain important, the study highlights that a staggering 92% of employees say benefits significantly impact their overall job satisfaction.
Boostworks CEO, Andy Caldicott, said: “This fulfilment translates to increased engagement, with strong benefits packages leading to a reported boost in employee productivity. The needs of today’s workforce are more diverse than ever. Gone are the days of a one-size-fits-all benefits approach. With Millennials and Gen Z prioritising student loan repayment assistance and mental health benefits alongside traditional offerings, a well-designed package caters to these evolving needs. Furthermore, the findings show a clear connection between strong benefits and business success.”
Other findings
Attraction and alignment: 63% of employees were attracted to their current job due to the company’s reward, recognition, and benefits programs. However, over two fifths (44%) of employees feel they do not get rewarded by their organisation at all for their accomplishments.
Recognition deficiency: 65% of employees believe improvements are needed to their organisation’s current reward and recognition programme. Furthermore, a concerning 44% of employees feel that they do not receive any recognition from their organisation for their accomplishments, contributing to a sense of unacknowledged efforts for 52% of employees (over the past 12 months).
Lack of understanding: Just under a quarter (21%) of employees admit to not fully understanding the reward, recognition, and benefits available to them through their employer.
Top priorities for recognition: Work anniversaries, birthdays, and significant life events such as births or adoptions of a child top the list of events employees believe should be recognised and rewarded.
Desire for tailored benefits: While 54% of employees currently have tailored benefits, the majority desire more personalised rewards, with 90% expressing a preference for immediate rewards that offer real-life benefits, such as extra days off or flexible working hours. Wellbeing and Development priorities are also considered priorities for employees: with a strong desire for non-monetary recognition supporting wellbeing (82%), career development opportunities (86%), and peer-to-peer recognition initiatives (83%).
Next generation wants and desires: Millennials and Gen Z employees want to see student loan repayment assistance and mental health benefits prioritised alongside traditional offerings.
Customisation
Andy added: “Promisingly, 72% of companies are actively planning to customise their benefits offerings, highlighting the strategic importance placed on attracting and retaining talent. The learnings from this research are clear – now is the time to reflect, recalibrate, and reinvigorate the strategies and programmes that will define your success in recognising and valuing your most important asset: your people.
“By offering a comprehensive employee benefits package that addresses the needs of a multigenerational workforce, businesses can position themselves as employers of choice. This translates into competitive advantage, allowing them to attract and retain top talent in today’s dynamic job market. To find out how to transform your benefits, rewards and recognition programmes download the full white paper here.”
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