Rocky Brands Inc. is moving quickly to mitigate the impact from tariffs. “While the situation is very fluid and the outcome of ongoing negotiations is uncertain, we moved quickly to mitigate the impact of the higher tariffs and believe we have a sound plan in place to protect our gross profit dollars under multiple scenarios,”…
Small businesses that rely on both cash and card payments will have guaranteed access to cash services for the next five years, thanks to a longer-term agreement between the Post Office and major UK banks. The new deal, running from January 2026 to December 2030, will ensure that millions of small businesses can continue to…
As April’s weather has proved, summer is well and truly underway. And May not only promises some sunny spells and better weather, but plenty of networking opportunities for businesses. From casual meetups to big gatherings, there are plenty of networking events happening across the UK — whether you’re looking to find new clients, team up…
Adidas is taking a wait-and-see approach when it comes to tariffs and price increases in the U.S. — and focusing on its strength outside of America. Meanwhile, the German athletic brand is focusing on the other 80 percent of its business that is outside of the U.S. It also has rerouted China-manufactured goods originally bound…
As we enter the warmer months, many employees may be looking forward to their summer holidays. However, SME owners may feel less inclined to take time off. New research from Uswitch reports that 1 in 5 business owners have not taken a full week off in over a year. It’s a worrying trend that places…
Something exciting is happening in the UK startup scene. In recent months, we’ve seen a wave of major acquisitions, with fast-growth startups like Rude Health being bought out by well-known corporations, often resulting in multi-million-pound windfalls for the founders. It may not be the traditional image of entrepreneur success. But for many founders, a lucrative…
New digital marketing strategies are emerging every day to help entrepreneurs build their brands. But while mobile screens have become the modern-day billboards, nothing matches the impact of TV ads on the silver screen. Small Business, Big Break is a new competition that will give three lucky small businesses the chance to get their name…
Ofcom has announced 40 new measures for tech companies under the Online Safety Act, which will come into force on July 25. The move marks the next step in regulating young people’s internet use in the UK. These follow earlier rules that were introduced in March, such as assigning someone to be responsible for online…
When we officially launched Peachies, I was seven months pregnant. The timing wasn’t perfect, but then again, what is? We were building a brand designed to make early parenting easier and more beautiful, and I was about to enter that life stage headfirst. On paper, it made sense. In practice, it was chaos. What surprised…
As economic uncertainty spurred by Trump’s tariffs takes hold across the footwear industry, Skechers USA Inc. started off fiscal 2025 with record sales, but it’s retracting its yearly guidance. The Manhattan Beach, Calif.-based footwear company reported net sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2025 of $2.41 billion, a 7.1 percent increase from $2.25 billion…