Spice Girls to feature on commemorative set of stamps for 30th anniversary
It is the first time Royal Mail has dedicated an entire stamp issue to a female pop group.
Queen Mary, once a sinking white elephant, shows signs of remarkable revival
The Queen Mary has for years been a landmark in the city of Long Beach, an iconic ocean liner serving as a majestic sentry at the port and a popular attraction for both tourists and locals. But the aging ship has in recent years become more of a white elephant, in need of millions of…
Peloton shares surge 15% as it partners with TikTok to offer short-form fitness classes, other content
Peloton has launched a partnership with TikTok. Courtesy of: Peloton Peloton launched a partnership with TikTok on Thursday as part of its strategy to change its public perception and attract a broader array of customers as sales and profits fall. The partnership will create a new fitness hub on the social media platform dubbed “#TikTokFitness…
McDonald’s hit by Israel-Gaza ‘misinformation’
“Instead of pressuring its parent company, McDonald’s Corporation, to terminate its shameful franchise agreement in Israel, McDonald’s Malaysia and its Saudi owner are desperately trying to silence voices of peaceful solidarity with the Palestinian liberation struggle in Malaysia,” the group said.
Tube and train strikes: When are the January walkouts on the London Underground?
There will be “little to no Tube service” on the London Underground, Transport for London warns.
NCAA and ESPN ink 8-year, $920 million media rights deal
An ESPN GameDay logo is displayed at the Capital One Orange Bowl game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Florida State Seminoles at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Dec. 30, 2023. Peter Joneleit | Icon Sportswire | Getty Images The NCAA and ESPN have reached a new eight-year media rights deal…
Sainsbury’s increases pay as supermarkets battle for staff
About 120,000 workers at the supermarket will see their wages increase by more than 9% from March.
Online holiday spending jumps nearly 5% to record, Adobe Analytics says
A UPS worker sorts packages in New York on Dec. 18, 2017. Adam Jeffery | CNBC Online spending rose 4.9% year over year, setting a record for e-commerce during the holiday season, as shoppers pounced on discounts and leaned on buy now, pay later to cover more of their purchases, according to Adobe Analytics. Sales…
Ford reports 7.1% increase in U.S. new vehicle sales as industry marks best year since 2019
2024 Ford F-150 PowerBoost Platinum hybrid Ford DETROIT – Ford Motor’s U.S. sales increased about 7% last year, marking the automaker’s best sales since 2020 but coming in lower than the overall industry’s growth. Ford on Thursday reported sales of nearly 2 million vehicles in 2023, a 7.1% increase from the previous year. The company…
JD Sports shares plunge 20% after profit warning
Shares in JD Sports have plummeted by more than 20% after the sportswear seller issued an profit warning. The company said its profits would be about £125m lower than previously predicted after a worse-than-expected festive trading period. It blamed more promotions and price discounting than anticipated, which it said reflected “more cautious consumer spending”. It…
