JD.com is the fourth largest company in China. The company was established in 2004 by Richard Liu as an e-commerce business, although it was previously dealing with physical stores sales. For the past 15 years, Liu has stayed focused on growing this company, and as a result, it has recorded significant achievements.
Currently, the company is worth over $60 billion and employs over 67,000 workers. It offers local and global delivery services to its customers. In China, the company has a fast delivery process since it only takes 6-20 hours.…
The renewables sector is a growing industry around the globe. This means that there’s a need for new employees to help support and drive further success. In 2017, renewable power generation increased from 2.45% to 29.4% compared to the year before. This is an indication of our growing reliance on renewable sources and technology, and the people who work with them.
But what are the routes you can go down to carve a successful career in the renewables sector? Within this article, we’ll explore the renewables sector in the UK and the training courses involved with entering the industry.…
Over time, the humble cup of coffee has firmly established itself as a key part of modern culture — whether you’re brewing one at home or picking one up on the go, it’s common for many of us to be holding a hot beverage more often than not. Despite the UK being widely known as a tea-loving nation, consumption of it has actually fallen by 19% since 2010, possibly due in part to a hike in coffee intake.
Based on figures compiled by the British Coffee Association, at present, the British drink around 95 million cups of coffee daily; a growth of 25 million over the last ten years.…
Brexit is causing concern for many, if not all sectors across the nation. From worries about trade restrictions to uncertainty about sourcing raw materials needed for business, every sector is watching and waiting to see what will happen. But for one sector, the concern isn’t with their supply of materials required to carry out their jobs, such as disposable cutlery and kitchen equipment. For the hospitality sector, the major concern surrounds how their workforce will be impacted.
One of the key factors during the EU Referendum was the view of migrant workers.…
The UK population had peaked to 65.6 million in 2016. And, it was reported that 18% of the population were aged 65 and over. With an ageing population that’s constantly on the rise, are the public shopping centres accommodating for the elderly and their needs, and are they making themselves accessible for those with disabilities?
Surprisingly, many retail stores are inaccessible to many despite Britain’s disabled population having a spending power of £80bn. Some companies are potentially losing out on their share of the weekly £420m in sales by not having wheelchair ramps and access to all floors.…
Residents across California have suffered as a result of a huge number of wildfires over the past couple of years. In 2017, close to 9,000 wildfires were reported throughout the state — burning 1.2 million acres of land, which is an area the same size as the state of Delaware, and causing the deaths of at least 46 individuals as well as destroying over 10,800 properties. This year, there have already been over 6,000 more wildfires reported in California. According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and the National Interagency Fire Center, these wildfires have burned more than 1.4 million acres of land and resulted in damages worth in excess of $2.56 billion.…
Its anticipated that the UK’s population will reach over 70 million people by the time we reach 2026. Will the UK’s growing population result in the government having to make revisions when it comes to the amount that they need to invest into the nation’s economy?
UK online investment company and personal pension account specialist, True Potential Investor, investigates in the infographic below. Check out the graphic and you’ll discover the UK’s GDP, Great Britain’s Historic CPI inflation rate, the UK real households’ disposable income per head and much more when various generations were turning 16 years old and adjusting from education to work life.…
It’s easy to see that franchises are popping up everywhere – that’s the whole point of them. Whether it’s an automotive company, a fast-food establishment, or a chain of pubs, many business hopefuls use franchising as their route to market. In fact, there are currently over 120 industries that have franchised companies, with the franchisee normally receiving help with their site selection and development support, operating manuals, brand standards, quality control, training and business advisory support from the franchisor.
Below, we look at some of the UK’s top franchises, how they got there and what we can learn from them:
Wetherspoon’s
Key business features
Key travel locations: The chain makes sure it positions its pubs in key travel locations, including train stations and airports.…
Over time, it’s clear to see that fashion retailers have become more diverse and inclusive. From adding a maternity section to their collections, to tall and petite clothing ranges becoming more common, brands appear to be accommodating for all sizes and shapes. Together with QUIZ, a clothing retailer featuring everything from plus size clothing to Sequin Dresses, we explore the topic further:
Meeting the demand
Retailers have had to step up in becoming more inclusive as there’s a growing demand to meet.…
In 2018, we can experience a huge range of exciting food and drink events and exhibitions. Eventbrite discovered that the number of food and drink events hosted on its platform is increasing each year, moving away from traditional, formal dining towards a more casual, unique dining experience.
After examining 40,000 food and drink events, the pop-up dining experience was the trend that appeared to be developing the quickest — recording 82% growth. Search volumes for street food also grew by 80% between 2014 and 2016.…
