Seven-Year High for the Pound Holds Risks for British Businesses
The Euro weakened to $1.1115 against the Dollar last weekend, while the Pound reached a seven-year high of €1.34.
Shell to Lower Spending by $15 Billion Over Three Years
Royal Dutch Shell has explained that it will be lowering its capital investment in 2015 and curtail overall spending by $15 billion.
Amsterdam to Encourage Uptake of Electric Cars
Amsterdam is the home of the Amsterdam Electric initiative, which seeks to encourage the uptake of electric cars amongst its residents.
JDA Gives a Glimpse of what’s In Store for Retailers
Nearly one in three British online Christmas shoppers experienced problems with their orders this Christmas, according to research conducted on behalf of JDA.
World’s Largest Ship, the CSCL Globe, Arrives in UK from China
The world’s largest container ship, the CSCL Globe, is making waves on its maiden voyage, as it arrives at the Port of Felixstowe in Suffolk, England.
SafeEx Develops Software to Reduce Downtime in Oil and Gas Industry
Danish SafeEx has developed software for Ex inspection and registration, which increases security and streamlines the procedure.
Falling Oil Prices and Russian Sanctions Hit Business Confidence in Europe
Executive confidence in Europe has dropped for the third consecutive quarter as expectations for company and industry growth continue to slide.
John Lewis Remains at the Forefront of Omni-channel Success
John Lewis is still the leading retailer when it comes to perfecting a long-term omni-channel approach, it has been revealed in light of the recent Black Friday and post Christmas frenzy.
The Return of Black Friday Brings Return Headaches for Retailers
Centiro’s CEO, Niklas Hedin says: “Black Friday has undoubtedly provided a revenue boost for many retailers. Yet it does present them with a challenge.”
Christmas Crime Bonanza Could Cost UK 1 Billion
Shoplifting is often considered a victimless crime; however research shows this isn’t the case, and the economic effects of shoplifting during the Christmas period are massive.
