Hong Kong’s Retail Sector Faces Challenges, but Mainland Chinese Brands Are Stepping Up Hong Kong’s retail property leasing market is set for a shift as mainland Chinese brands and emerging businesses are expected to take a more dominant role in the coming months. This comes despite ongoing challenges in the retail sector, including a prolonged decline in sales and cautiousness from many retailers. Experts suggest that the increase in tourist arrivals might not be enough to turn the tide for a market that has seen persistent difficulties. Hong Kong’s retail sales have faced a prolonged downturn, with December marking the…
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This International Wheelchair Day (1st March 2025) Whizz Kidz is celebrating the incredible community of young wheelchair users who have hopes and dreams just as big as any other young people. To mark this special occasion, Whizz Kidz is thrilled to announce its BBC Radio 4 Appeal, championed by long-time ambassador Martin Dougan, to raise awareness and vital funds to support young wheelchair users across the UK. This International Wheelchair Day, Whizz Kidz is shining a spotlight on young wheelchair users who, despite their challenges, are filled with ambition, determination, and the same dreams as their peers. However, many are…
Now Welcoming Guests for Fine Dining & Luxurious Stays The Peacock at Rowsley, one of the Peak District’s most cherished luxury boutique hotels and fine dining restaurants, with four Silver AA Stars and three AA Rosettes to its name, has now reopened for drinks, dining and stays, marking the next exciting chapter for this historic venue. An investment of £500,000 has been made to improve the ground floor areas and dining offering. This involved retraining and recruitment of new chefs, alongside significant upgrades to the kitchen, bar, restaurant, and lounge areas. An Exquisite Dining Experience Under the continued leadership of…
Sandbox – Discovery Education’s acclaimed, free-to-use learning resource – is now available on the Google Play Store for Chromebook users. This innovative app enhances classroom learning by incorporating immersive technology and engaging content. Designed to complement the award-winning Discovery Education Experience, a vital tool for K-12 education, Sandbox provides an interactive platform for students and teachers alike. Originally launched in 2022, Sandbox AR has achieved over 1.35 million downloads via the Apple App Store. With its expansion to the Google Play Store, Discovery Education is now making Sandbox accessible to the 50 million teachers and students who utilise Chromebooks daily.…
In celebration of Baby Sleep Day on March 1st, Little Starts Gift Cards has unveiled a specially curated Sleep and Wellbeing Collection of options, offering vital support to parents navigating their little ones’ sleep routines. A good sleep and wellbeing routine is well recognised as essential for the happiness and health of little ones, let alone their parents. Ensuring that both parents and child receive the right amount of quality sleep can dramatically improve the family’s overall daily life. The innovative collection of Sleep and Wellbeing option arrives as research from The Sleep Foundation confirms that infants aged 4 to…
As Japan ranks as the number one must-visit travel destination for 2025, finding the perfect hot springs to add to your itinerary is a must. Onsen are the naturally occurring hot springs known for their healing properties which are traditionally used for bathing to cleanse the body and spirit. With over 27,000 hot springs and over 3,000 onsen towns in Japan, choosing the best spot to get the maximum benefits from the mineral-rich geothermal spring water can be a challenge. To help you find the perfect relaxing getaway, the experts at JR Pass have analysed onsen reviews, accessibility, admission prices, bath house counts and opening hours to discover the best onsen destinations to visit this winter. Top…
The UK and Europe’s leading shower designer and manufacturer, Roman, has introduced a Frameless Pivot Door Shower Enclosure into its Haven6 Collection. The new Frameless Pivot Door is an efficient and flexible bathroom solution with its carefully engineered pivot door that takes up less external space to allow for other bathroom fixtures and fittings. The Haven6 Frameless Pivot Door is also available with an added in-line panel to offer a larger showering space with the option of installing the door to open inwards or outwards into the bathroom space. It can be installed into a recess or combined with a…
For couples looking to step up the romance with a memorable escape filled with spontaneity and discovery, The Ixian Grand & All Suites on Rhodes Island offers the perfect sanctuary. This adults-only, all-inclusive resort blends elegance, Greek hospitality, with moments of exploration and relaxing rendezvous. Every detail is thoughtfully bespoke to deepen your connection – creating unforgettable moments and lasting memories to cherish forever. A Breathtaking Setting for Romance Nestled along the pristine beaches of Ixia, The Ixian Grand & All Suites offers sweeping views of the Aegean Sea, providing a spectacular setting for romance. Surrounded by lush gardens and tranquil pools,…
‘More Than Only Food & Drink’ campaign will be located at Stand 2732, International Pavilion 2, Excel London The European Union’s ‘More than Only Food & Drink’ campaign will showcase more than 50 speciality food and drink products at this year’s International Food Exhibition (IFE) at Excel London from March 17-19, with ingredients from all 27 Member States available for sampling. The ‘More than Only Food & Drink’ campaign, which launched in 2024, has been created to promote EU food and beverage products to industry professionals in the UK, highlighting the key characteristics of the ingredients (safety, quality, authenticity, and…
With more Britons seeking life abroad, UK expats encounter surprising hurdles beyond mastering a new language or adjusting their body clocks. Despite thorough planning, the thousands of UK citizens who relocate internationally each year often find themselves unprepared for the profound daily adjustments that living in a different culture demands. Paul Stewart, founder of My Baggage, reveals the most significant culture shocks Britons experience when moving abroad: Tea Time Disconnect The British tea ritual rarely translates abroad. Many countries view tea as an occasional beverage rather than a daily necessity and social cornerstone. Brits must adapt to different hot drink customs,…