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Why UK Omni-Channel Retailers in Exeter Are Turning to Payment Orchestration Platforms to Future-Proof Growth

Omni-channel retailers operating in the UK are experiencing a stage of structural change, which has been caused by a shift in the expectations of consumers, the costs involved in operations and the complexity in the physical and online sales channels. These pressures are extreme in the case of regional retailing centers like Exeter.

Local businesses have to compete with national chains and digital-first brands and stay relevant and operate efficiently at the local level. To this, most omni-channel retailers are resorting to payment orchestration platforms as a competitive ploy to...

Success for Foot Anstey's fraud team in £70 million classic car conspiracy claim

The Fraud team at national law firm, Foot Anstey LLP has obtained judgment in favour of one of its clients on its application to strike out of a £70 million fraud claim.

The claimant, Maranello Rosso Limited, was a Guernsey special purpose vehicle which had been set up to acquire a collection of classic cars - comprising 33 Ferraris and 38 Abarths - from the owners of the Violati Maranello Rosso Museum in San Marino.

Maranello Rosso Limited had purchased the collection in 2014 (using loan monies provided by the Dutch company Lohomij) and had subsequently entered into an...

Richter engineer honoured at ICE South West Awards

A talented design engineer at Richter has been recognised by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) at a prestigious regional civil engineering event.

The winners of the ICE South West Civil Engineering Awards 2021 in association with Kier BAM were announced by Rob Bell, TV presenter and engineer, on Thursday 30 September at a gala ceremony in the Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel.

Sally Ameen, who is based at Richter in Exeter, was presented with a Highly Commended award in the Graduate of the Year category, sponsored by WSP.

CAPTION: Sally Ameen, Graduate of the...

Non-profit online radio station on a mission to amplify voices and talents across Devon

A non-profit online radio station called Devonstream provides a platform for a diverse range of new and established voices across the county of Devon. It's on a mission to amplify these voices, and give them the exposure they deserve.

Many artists and organisations have taken the opportunity to find new ways to connect with audiences through the Covid-19 pandemic, with audio exploding in popularity. Devonstream was conceived as a place where the county’s burgeoning pockets of audio activity could come together and build their audiences together.

Since its launch in...

Western Power Distribution is taking part in National Inclusion Week 2021

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 10/01/2021 - 10:51pm

National Inclusion Week, running from September 27th-October 3rd 2021, was created by Inclusive Employers who organise the campaign each year. The week aims to raise awareness of inclusion in the workplace.

Now in its ninth year, the 2021 theme for National Inclusion Week is United For Inclusion. It is about bringing people and organisations together to share learning and best practice so we can work together to reach our shared goal of making inclusion an everyday reality.

Last year over 2,000 organisations took part and the combined activities connected with over 16...

How you can avoid unnecessary downtime in your business

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Thu, 09/30/2021 - 10:48pm

When it comes to running a business and meeting customer deadlines, the last thing you want is any downtime. When production stops, your workforce can get frustrated, and your customers will definitely be disappointed. To avoid this happening as much as possible, here are some things you can do to stop unnecessary downtime in the workplace.

#1 Maintaining your equipment

Routine equipment maintenance might sound like a chore, but it is one of the many things keeping your business ticking over safely. Not only is it crucial for making sure that none of your machinery malfunctions...

Tilney Smith & Williamson bolsters Exeter office with Investment Manager hire

Tilney Smith & Williamson, the leading wealth management and professional services group, has appointed Will Matthewman as an Investment Manager based in its Exeter office as part of the firm’s continued expansion.

Will has come to Tilney Smith & Williamson from Charles Stanley which he joined in 2014 after graduating from Exeter University. During his time at Charles Stanley he progressed from a Trainee Investment Adviser to a Chartered Wealth Manager. The majority of his work revolves around servicing private client, trust and charity relationships as well as business...

Foot Anstey's Corporate team advises Air IT on another two acquisitions

The corporate team at national law firm, Foot Anstey LLP has advised on two major deals for Air IT, the award-winning managed service provider backed by August Equity.

Alongside August Equity and Grant Thornton, Foot Anstey supported on all legal aspects of the deals, assisting Air IT on the acquisitions of Reading-based MFG UK and Uttoxeter-based Infinity IT Solutions.

MFG UK is a managed IT, cyber security and communications specialist supporting team in the Thames Valley region, while managed IT specialist Infinity IT Solutions provides clients with IT support and...

6 working ways to monitor your remote employees

Work from home is not a new term right now. Especially after the coronavirus pandemic, everyone has become more accustomed to the term. And most companies are looking for ways to monitor staff productivity efficiently.

But how are you supposed to do that? Well, that’s a question most owners have! So, today we are highlighting some of the best working ways to help you monitor your remote employees, well, without putting too much pressure and not inferring with their private space.

So, don’t leave this page before you read the entire article! We’re sure these ways are...

Foot Anstey announces Managing Partner change for Spring 2022

Foot Anstey, the national law firm, has announced details of its Managing Partner succession plan.

John Westwell, the current Managing Partner, will hand over to Martin Hirst at the end of the current financial year (30 April 2022) but will continue as a Partner and Foot Anstey board member for a further year, retiring from the Partnership on 30 April 2023. The next seven months will be a period of handover to ensure a seamless transition at the firm.

Managing Partner since 2008, John Westwell's tenure has seen Foot Anstey's revenues grow from £20m to over £50m, the firm...

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