Birkenstock is starting off the year strong following a successful holiday season. Revenue in the first quarter of fiscal 2025 for the German footwear brand increased 19 percent to 362 million euros, up from 303 million euros the same time last year. Net income in Q1 was 20 million euros, or 11 cents a share,…
Shares for Wolverine Worldwide dropped nearly 17 percent in Wednesday morning trading following the company’s full year results. The Rockford, Mich.-based footwear company said total revenue in the fourth quarter of 2024 was $494.7 million, down 6.1 percent from $526.7 million the same time last year. Ongoing total revenue in Q4 – which excludes the…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is popular for its ability to help businesses automate tasks and save time. And for businesses looking to hire new employees, AI tools can help find the right candidates faster, filter CVs and make the whole recruitment process smoother. But while these tools make hiring more efficient, they can sometimes overlook candidates…
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan has recently shared his concerns over the city of London becoming “hollowed out” due to more employees working from home. However, Jitesh Patel, CEO of London-based office design company Peldon Rose, says that other factors, particularly expensive commutes to the city, are keeping workers away from the office, as…
Is New Zealand on your digital nomad bucket list? You’re in luck. Known for its natural beauty, manuka honey, and as “middle earth” to Lord Of The Rings fans, New Zealand has recently relaxed its rules around visas to attract more tourism and remote workers. While an official digital nomad visa is still in the…
We have liftoff: the Startups 100 Index 2025 is a-go! Our latest ranking of the most promising UK startups is packed with exciting and socially-conscious businesses that are on the rise: but these are the most groundbreaking, original and down-right wild. While some of these ideas sound like they’ve been ripped straight from the pages…
Asics North America wrapped up fiscal 2024 on a high note, delivering its second straight year of profit. According to the Japanese sportswear company, net sales in North America increased 17.8 percent to 135.0 billion yen (approximately $891.8 million) from 114.6 billion yen ($756.9 million) in fiscal 2023. Asics noted the increases were attributed to…
Possibly the most unpopular workplace trend yet, Return to Office (RTO) policies are stirring up employees as more businesses clamp down on office attendance. While many are disgruntled over this new rule, female employees are particularly affected, according to research. A study reported by Ricoh revealed that women are three times more likely than men…
Women’s healthcare is in crisis. Headlines about endless waiting lists and a lack of funding are just the tip of the iceberg for women’s health, which has been repeatedly deprioritised. The rise of “femtech” startups – companies creating technology solutions for women’s health – is addressing these longstanding gaps in the healthcare industry. From fertility…
With the Employment Rights Bill expected to come into effect in the next two years, more businesses could adapt to new regulations by hiring more contractors over full-time employees. Introduced in October 2024, the bill is designed to strengthen worker protection rights and address long-standing concerns about job security, fair pay and employment conditions, such…