Foot Locker Says Its Lace Up Plan Is Working as It Closes Fiscal 2024 Above Its Revised Expectations
Foot Locker Inc. said on Wednesday that it delivered fourth quarter results above its previously revised expectations, as the company noted that investments and execution drove positive comparable sales and “meaningful” gross margin improvement compared to the prior year. According to the sneaker retailer, total sales in the fourth quarter of 2024 were $2.24 billion,…
Read MoreThe human touch: is AI killing recruitment etiquette?
By now, everyone knows that recruiters are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to take on the legwork that comes with the hiring process. But while it might lighten up the admin and make hiring less of a headache, job seekers argue that the increased use of AI has led to worsening job descriptions, generic responses…
Read More“Right To Switch Off” scrapped, but is this good for business?
Right to ignore your boss’s phone calls after work? Not so anymore. The “Right To Switch Off” was introduced in October as part of the government’s Employment Rights Bill, which would give employees legal rights to disconnect from any work-related activities, such as phone calls and emails, outside their regular working hours. However, the government…
Read MoreGoogle’s 60-hour workweek: the secret to success or a recipe for burnout?
Is it all work and no play for Google employees? As the competition in artificial intelligence (AI) heats up, Google’s leadership is making it clear that hard work – and lots of it – is the key to staying ahead. But with co-founder Sergey Brin pushing for longer workweeks in the office, the tech giant’s…
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How To Create A Successful Email Advertising Campaign
Email marketing campaigns have been part of a marketeer’s methods for years, and despite the growth of newer ways of marketing, they’re far from outdated. Around 4.5 billion people worldwide use email, and 88% of users check their emails at least once daily thanks to their smartphones. This opens up consistent opportunities to drive sales,…
Read MoreWaving Goodbye to Your Business: From Startup to Exit
By Ed Johnson, CEO & Co-Founder of uRoutine As someone who has recently gone through a startup “exit”, I thought it might be helpful to anybody else considering it, to share the journey and a few key considerations. Before I provide further context, I will start by confidently saying that selling a business is an…
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What they don’t tell you about exiting a startup
Most entrepreneurs I meet have one of two business objectives. Goal one is to generate a sustainable and consistent income. Goal two is to get to the exit. In the early days of founding PushFar, I can’t lie, I had visions of grandeur. I imagined myself running an office with 500+ employees and a global…
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What Is Influencer Marketing & How Could It Benefit Your Business?
Influence marketers revolve around, usually, a single person with a following across one or more social media platforms who is promoting a product or service to their followers. Unlike traditional celebrities, influencer marketing efforts prove profitable due to the target audience, who are always highly engaged with the influencer in question. But how much could…
Read More8 Overhead-Slashing Investments For Wealth-Building SMEs
Small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) don’t fail from lack of revenue, rather they collapse under the weight of avoidable costs. Slashing overheads isn’t simply deciding to cut expenses; it’s about reinvesting in areas that drive profitability. Here are eight strategic investments that trim the fat while fueling long-term wealth. 1. Energy-Efficient Infrastructure Traditional office spaces…
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3 Ways To Increase SME Profitability With Revenue Growth Management
Revenue growth management is the key to driving profitability for your SME. RGM focuses on optimising all aspects of your business operations, from pricing to forecasting to inventory management. As a versatile tool that can be applied across a number of different sectors, a strong RGM strategy not only increases sales volume but also drives…
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