The death and rebirth of bricks and mortar. Here’s how some disruptive companies are out-thinking the latest retail apocalypse. Ask not for whom the Bell Tolls When Investment Bank UBS announced that 50,000 retail stores were likely to close in the US alone by 2027, pundits globally began to further chime the death knell of […]
Australian shoppers are on the hunt for a bargain more than ever before – and are also more willing to shop in person compared to last year, new research from Shopify has revealed. It is no surprise given the massive increase in the cost of living over the last few years, that Australian consumers are […]
When it comes to luxury fragrances, few brands capture the essence of Italian elegance like Xerjoff. Established in 2006 by Sergio Momo, the lineup has quickly risen to prominence in the world of haute perfumery, so much so it’s now pulling in a whole new (and rather unexpected) target audience – teenage boys. It seems […]
People who use Ozempic or Wegovy for treating obesity or Type 2 diabetes may have an increased risk of developing a rare form of blindness, according to a study published Wednesday in the journal JAMA Ophthalmology, which Novo Nordisk has criticised for being insufficient. Key Facts Chief Critic Novo Nordisk said in a statement the […]
There’s nothing like walking in a city, absorbing the local culture and stumbling upon hidden gems. So what are the most walkable cities in the world? A new report has the answers. Insider Monkey—an investing website—has curated a list of the most walkable cities in 2024, places that are perfect for travelers who believe the best […]
Where are the world’s most liveable cities for 2024? Well, according to the Global Liveability Index, Australia’s capitals more than hold their own on the global stage. Melbourne has once again retained the title as Australia’s most liveable city on the much-anticipated Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Index, coming in at number four, narrowly ahead of […]
The hot new rums that are set to transform your palate – and maybe overcome the consequences of teenaged misadventure. Tom Bulmer is on a mission to bring rum back to the top end of the market. Because it certainly never went away from the bottom end, he likes to point out, noting that Bundaberg […]
Crucial tips on whisky investing … Or how to find that $9,000 bottle that will resell for $1 million. Bartender Kate McGraw recently paid $2,600 for a bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label. Red Label retails for about $40, but this bottle was more than 50 years old, and McGraw bought it out of curiosity. […]
As an appetiser to the ranking of the 50 Best Restaurants in the world that will be announced in Las Vegas on June 5, the organisers of the prestigious competition have unveiled the venues ranked from 51st to 100th in this year’s extended list of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants. This ranking of runners-up is the first release […]
Simran Kaur, who launched the podcast Girls That Invest in 2020, has taken out the top place for Oceania at the Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards, which took place on May 22 in Shenzhen. Kaur, who created and co-hosts the Girls That Invest podcast, took out top place for Oceania at the CWI Awards in Shenzhen […]