Mike Ashley Calls Burnham’s Retail and Business Rates Plans ‘Populist’
Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley has criticized Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s approach to business rates and the cost of living, arguing that higher employment costs and commercial property taxes are…
Pizza Robots Struggle to Deliver as Restaurant Automation Companies Keep Trying
Pizza-making robots have struggled to gain traction despite years of investment, with several high-profile automation companies shutting down before their systems could become widely adopted. The failures have left some…
Some U.S. Restaurants Drop Tipping in Favor of Higher Wages and Menu Prices
A small number of U.S. restaurants are replacing tipping with higher fixed wages, arguing that the model gives workers more predictable pay and reduces differences between front-of-house and kitchen staff.…
WhatsApp Hawala Network Moved Hundreds of Millions of Euros Across Borders
A WhatsApp group containing 532 money brokers was used to arrange hundreds of millions of euros in cross-border cash transfers, including transactions linked to terrorism financing and organized crime, according…
Off Market Acquisitions Modernizes Business Deals
Off Market Acquisitions, a nationwide business acquisition company, has announced an expanded model designed to help entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners connect through opportunities that often never reach the traditional…
Berlin Refuses Ransom Demand After Hackers Claim 5.79TB Data Theft
Berlin authorities have refused to pay a ransom following a cyberattack on the German capital’s government network that resulted in data being stolen from multiple departments. Ransomware group Rhysida has…
Talent Auditions Expands Nationwide Virtual Auditions to Help Young Performers Build Skills, Gain Industry Exposure and Pursue Entertainment Opportunities
Talent Discovery Moves Beyond Traditional Entertainment Markets Talent Auditions is expanding access to entertainment opportunities through virtual auditions, industry education, and professional training with accomplished coaches such as Veronica Dunne…
Expert Construction Group Expands Commercial Construction and Roofing Services Across El Paso
Expert Construction Group was formed by a team of experienced entrepreneurs who each built and operated successful companies within complementary areas of the construction industry, including real estate development, HVAC…
Mustard Seed Haven Announces a New Approach to Renovation Design, Sourcing and Visualization
Mustard Seed Haven has announced an approach to renovation planning designed to help homeowners better understand a proposed space before committing significant funds to construction. The company combines interior design,…
GoGo Books LLC Announces Beyond the Classroom Brand
GoGo Books LLC today announced the continued development of Beyond the Classroom as a parent-focused education and career-readiness brand anchored by the book Beyond the Classroom: What Every Parent Should…