LONDON, United Kingdom — The head of Marks & Spencer’s clothing division may be on the verge of leaving the British retailer after less than two years in the job, Sky News reported. Jill McDonald could step down as the company’s managing director for clothing, home and beauty as the division grapples with challenges to a recovery, Sky said. M&S […]
Report: M&S Clothing Lead Could Depart
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Fake and irresponsibly sourced diamonds are undermining confidence in the industry – sales are down. Can new technologies, such as laser etching and blockchain, reassure an increasingly sceptical public? In a lab in the California city of Carlsbad, between Los Angeles and San Diego, a suspicious diamond recently arrived. On the outer edge – what jewellers call the girdle – […]
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Whether it comes from hackers, disgruntled customers, or is simply a backlash against something you post, negative social media content can destroy trust in your brand in a matter of minutes. “Social media is the most immediate threat to your company’s reputation,” says Pete Knott, digital consultant at reputation management consultancy Lansons. “If not taken seriously it can and will […]
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A hotel group has sold the first of a trio of Scottish properties it placed on the market in March. Crerar Hotels sold Ben Wyvis in Strathpeffer to the family-run Strathmore Hotel Group. The 92-bedroom hotel had a guide price of £2.5m. Crerar said it was holding “positive discussions” over the sale of two other hotels in the north of […]
Meet the Italian hotel butlers
Matteo Becherucci and Francesco Alfonsetti have both been with the Lungarno Collection’s Portrait Firenze since its opening in 2014. Their roles are those of modern and dynamic butlers, and their daily mission is to create the most tailor-made experiences for guests and personal connections with clients. So, when a guest asked for a recommended jogging path in Florence to train […]
West Hollywood’s Summer on Sunset brings the party
Launched at the end of June and running through 3 September, West Hollywood’s second annual Summer on Sunset Music and Event Series is bringing a slew of seasonal activity to the Sunset Strip. From deals on sceney accommodations to music at some of the city’s most name-checked venues, the event just might make people forget they’re not at the beach. […]
Thailand require compulsory insurance
Thailand is considering making travel insurance compulsory with travellers obliged to purchase a special policy from airports when they arrive. Pending approval from the the country’s Ministry of Tourism and Sports, the new policy – which would cost 20 baht (£0.52/€0.58/US$0.65) for 30 days’ cover – is likely to be rolled out later this year, according to the Thai Office […]
Wild life photography
Another rewarding and well-paying niche is wildlife photography. Due to the obvious challenge of capturing good and clear images of wild animals without intruding in their natural habitats, a job in this niche requires some major upgrade in camera equipment similar to sports photography and a whole lot of safety measures. Not everybody can be a wildlife photographer, which is […]
Dense forest weather photography
Weather photography is basically outdoor photography that mainly showcases different—usually harsh and extreme—weather conditions, such as hurricanes, snow storms, sandstorms, hailstorms, and even thunderstorms. Many photographers around the world chase life-threatening storms to capture the beauty of what we are usually quick to hide and run away from. When given the chance, this niche will pay you well and reward […]
Isn’t a Lens Only as Good as the Camera Body?
A camera lens is a very special item. It’s absolutely necessary to capture great images. You could use a pinhole and get great results. But you would have little to no control over the final image.Camera lenses, like it or not, are the most important part of your kit. A camera lens denotes the aperture range you can use, the […]