Frozen food retailer issues urgent warning over pastry snacks

Frozen food retailer issues urgent warning over pastry snacks

Shoppers have been urged to check the packaging on frozen sausage rolls purchased recently from Farmfoods. The savoury pastry snacks were named in a recent food recall by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) due to an issue with labelling ingredients. A statement issued by the FSA read: “David Wood Baking Ltd recalls Farmfoods 50 Cocktail … Read more

WorkJam Enhances Workforce Management with Chatbot and Live Streaming

WorkJam Enhances Workforce Management with Chatbot and Live Streaming

WorkJam has added two new features to its platform: an AI chatbot and a “Live Streaming” video tool — both designed to enhance communication and streamline operations as well as  “empower businesses and their frontline teams,” the company said, adding that the updates further solidify WorkJam’s “position as a leader in frontline workforce management tools.” … Read more

Lakewood restricts new gas station, car wash locations in the city

Lakewood restricts new gas station, car wash locations in the city

Lakewood’s elected leaders this week clamped down on new gas stations and car washes opening up in the city, passing an ordinance that establishes buffers to limit eligible sites for new operations. The vote during the City Council’s Monday meeting was 9-0. Lakewood’s move comes ahead of a similar effort by the Denver City Council, … Read more

China’s Economy Reached 5% Growth Goal in 2024

China’s Economy Reached 5% Growth Goal in 2024

China confirmed on Friday that its economy grew by 5 percent in 2024, settling the debate over whether Beijing’s “around 5 percent” growth target would be achieved. The National Bureau of Statistics also revealed that China‘s GDP grew 5.4 percent during the latest fourth quarter, a 1.6 percent increase year-over-year and the highest growth level … Read more

Avanti Food & Beverage in Denver closes floor for renovations

Avanti Food & Beverage in Denver closes floor for renovations

Avanti Food & Beverage opened in Lower Highland in July 2015, one of the first of what would become more than 20 upscale food halls in metro Denver. Since then, Avanti has also opened in Boulder and, most recently, Vail. Now, in advance of its 10th anniversary, Avanti, 3200 Pecos St., has closed the first … Read more

Major crafts retailer Joann files for second bankruptcy in less than a year

Major crafts retailer Joann files for second bankruptcy in less than a year

For the second time in less than a year, Joann Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. This time, it’s also trying to sell itself to another company in an effort to “maximize the value of its business.” Interim CEO Michael Prendergast said Tuesday that the Ohio-based crafts retailer had been contending with a challenging … Read more

Central Phuket Celebrates 6 Years of Success, Expands Luxury Zone to Strengthen Phuket’s Global Luxury Status

Central Phuket Celebrates 6 Years of Success, Expands Luxury Zone to Strengthen Phuket’s Global Luxury Status

BANGKOK, Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Central Phuket shopping center marks the 6th anniversary of its Floresta Zone with a THB 1 billion investment to expand its luxury offerings, reinforcing Phuket’s position as a world-class luxury destination. The expansion aims to meet growing demand from high-spending customers and international tourists in this thriving coastal paradise. … Read more

Tommy Hilfiger on His 40-Year Fashion Journey

Tommy Hilfiger on His 40-Year Fashion Journey

NEW YORK — Tommy Hilfiger has always been a step ahead.  Over the course of his more than 40-year career, the designer has been a pioneer in building communities, embracing inclusivity, partnering with brand ambassadors and creating buzzworthy collaborations — all strategies that helped his company grow to some $2 billion in global sales. Hilfiger’s … Read more

7 Out of 10 Men Want Better Valentine’s Day Gifts–Manly Man Co. Has the Answer

7 Out of 10 Men Want Better Valentine’s Day Gifts–Manly Man Co. Has the Answer

VISTA, Calif., Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — When it comes to Valentine‘s Day, it‘s not just the thought that counts—especially for men. A survey by Manly Man Co., the leader in unique Valentine‘s Day gifts for men, reveals that 70.5% of American men feel stuck pretending they‘re thrilled about receiving gifts that don‘t hit the mark. … Read more