Future, the Bath-based media group currently undergoing a major restructuring, has broken new ground in the industry by launching a promotion giving buyers of its print titles a free digital edition. All issues of its magazines on sale this month will have the option of a free digital edition. No other publisher has attempted...
Bath-based IT services company IPL has been appointed to help develop a new system that makes it easier for small firms to bid for Government contracts. The new version of Contracts Finder will support commercial reforms introduced under the Government’s flagship programme aiming to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The Government wants to...
By Adam Powell, director of skills, West of England LEP What will your business look like three years from now? Do your existing staff have the right mix of skills to help your business flourish? Do you have the right recruitment and workforce development strategy in place? If you find any of these questions...
Inventor Sir James Dyson has unveiled his firm’s latest innovative appliance aimed at revolutionising household chores – a powerful robot vacuum cleaner that works even when its owner isn’t home. Launched to great fanfare in Tokyo yesterday by Bath-based Sir James, and using technology developed at Dyson’s world-beating Malmesbury research and development centre, the...
Chippenham-headquartered warehousing and distribution group Wincanton has been appointed as Howdens Joinery’s logistics partner following a strategic review of the leading kitchen manufacturer’s supply chain. Wincanton secured the contract following a competitive tender and will operate and manage three of Howdens’ UK transport sites in Avonmouth, Glasgow and Radlett, Herts, as well as associated...
Using social media to promote charity fundraising and other issues faced by the region’s professional fundraisers and charity marketers will be examined at a major event next month. The second South West Charity Marketing Conference, organised by The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) South West region, will give the sector’s professionals the opportunity to...
Chippenham’s Borough Parade shopping mall, which has brought retailers such as Waitrose and Argos to the town, has been sold for £16.3m. The 82,000 sq ft retail centre has been bought by London-based property investment firm Development Securities from joint owners Clearbell Capital and Tristan Capital Partners. Borough Parade, which is anchored by Waitrose...
Bath Rugby’s finance and strategy director Tarquin McDonald has been made managing director with immediate effect as sweeping management changes at the club kick in. The appointment coincides with multi-millionaire owner Bruce Craig’s recently-announced move to an executive chairman role, which officially started on Monday. Meanwhile chief executive Nick Blofeld has taken on a...
Bath Ales has become the latest business to become an official partner of Bath Rugby in time for the start of the new season. The two-year agreement, which starts immediately, is the biggest partnership deal struck by the brewer, and involves what it called a “significant investment”. Bath Ales’ branding, featuring its award-winning beer...
Growth among West of England manufacturers has eased to more moderate and sustainable long-term levels, according to a new survey published – but exports are being hit by a combination of weakness in the eurozone and sterling’s strength. The latest quarterly Manufacturing Outlook survey from EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, and accountants BDO shows a...
