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The Role of Packaging and Display in the Luxury Watch Experience

Luxury watches are admired for their precision, craftsmanship, and heritage, but the experience of owning one begins long before it is worn on the wrist. From the first glance in a boutique window to the moment the presentation box is opened, every detail shapes how customers perceive the product and the brand behind it.

In today's competitive luxury market, presentation has become an essential part of the customer journey. Carefully designed packaging and luxury watch display cases do far more than protect valuable timepieces. They help communicate exclusivity, reinforce brand...

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Four made up to partner at successful SW firm

A leading South West law firm has promoted four of its lawyers to partner after a successful year of financial and business growth. Stephens Scown LLP has promoted four senior associates to partner. They are Charisse Crawford of the inheritance and trust disputes team, David Culshaw of the corporate team who is also head of food and drink, Mike Davies who is a disputes resolution specialist, and Giles Dunning of the corporate team who specialises in work in the IFA sector. The promotions come as Stephens Scown begins its new financial year on 1 May. Last financial year saw revenue grow by...

ExIST discusses smart travel

The Exeter Initiative for Science and Technology (ExIST), a subgroup of Exeter Chamber of Commerce, hosted its second event of the year at Sandy Park Conference Centre this month.

In partnership with the Satellite Applications Catapult, the theme of April’s quarterly event was a fusion of transport and space.

The South West has been selected as a Centre of Excellence by the Satellite Applications Catapult which will promote innovation through business led collaborations between scientists, engineers and commercial partners. Expanding on this was Dr Andrew Dean from...

Forest Fuels finalists in Business Green Leaders Awards

Okehampton-based wood fuel distributor Forest Fuels has been shortlisted for Small Business of the Year (fewer than 100 employees) in the national Business Green Leaders Awards.

Organised by Business Green Magazine – the UK's leading source of information for the green economy – the awards celebrate the industry’s most exciting and innovative achievements from the past 12 months.

Peter Solly, managing director of Forest Fuels, said: “The past year has been another exceptional year for Forest Fuels and launched a number new initiatives to make our customers’ lives easier....

Portuguese entrepreneurs explore opportunities for fast growth in Exeter

An advance party of entrepreneurs from Portugal have visited Exeter to research opportunities to accelerate the growth of their companies in the UK in collaboration with Exeter Science Park.

At the same time, British businessman Piers Corfield from the Science Park based tech business Dashboard is in the Portuguese capital, Lisbon, to establish new business links there.

The exchange has been organised through Exeter Science Park’s fast-growth business support partner Fabrica de Startups ( www.fabricadestartups.com ), in an initiative designed to build international...

Devon businesses: Win a free immersive video

South West 360 video production company Emotive 360 is offering businesses in Devon and Cornwall the exciting opportunity to win a bespoke promotional video using the latest immersive technology.

Entrants can simply register through Emotive 360’s website to be in the running for £1899 worth of immersive video production free of charge.

Unlike standard video, 360 video allows the viewer to fully control their viewpoint, simply by tilting or rotating their mobile as they watch, using their mouse on the computer to explore the virtual environment.

This cutting-edge...

Exeter solar car parks in running for national award

Two Exeter City Council solar carports have been recognized by independent industry experts this month, who have shortlisted them for a national Business Green Leaders Award.

Designed and installed by Exeter company SunGift Solar in September last year, the solar carports – on the top decks of John Lewis and Mary Arches carparks – have been recognized as an example to other local authorities across the country.

“Being shortlisted for a Business Green Leaders Award is a tremendous honour, because it covers companies in all environmental industries,” said Gabriel Wondrausch,...

Funding boost gives Devon’s businesses more flex appeal

Devon’s small businesses will receive a welcome boost as Devon County Council announces plans to expand the county’s network of flexible working spaces.

Around 20 per cent of Devon workers work from home, and many of those are home-based businesses looking for larger premises as their business expands.

Their contribution to the local economy is significant and support for the sector essential says the council, which already funds a network of Devon work hubs in Totnes, Tavistock and Barnstaple, with associate hubs in Exeter, East Budleigh and Torquay.

The hubs are...

Topsham firm celebrates Harrods success

Topsham organic mattress maker Naturalmat is celebrating business success with the announcement that its products are to be stocked by world-renowned retailer Harrods.

The Devon company, which has been hand-making the finest quality mattresses and bedding from organic and natural materials since 2002 will see six of its products available in the iconic Knightsbridge store.

Founded by keen sailors Mark Tremlett and Peter Tindall, Naturalmat was born from a desire to combat the poor quality synthetic mattresses found on the boats they sailed. Working with the highest-grade...

New head of disputes takes the reins at Stephens Scown

A leading South West law firm has appointed a new head of dispute resolution in its Exeter office as business continues to grow. Stephens Scown LLP has appointed partner Catherine Mathews to take over from Chris Harper, who is retiring, at the beginning of its new financial year. Catherine Mathews has been with the firm since 2002. She trained and qualified with the firm and joined the dispute resolution team in 2005. Becoming a partner in 2012, she will now lead the 18-strong Exeter dispute resolution team which includes six partners. Chris Harper retires at the end of a long career,...

Locked up in Exeter Castle... all in the name of charity!

Nine well known members of the business community are going to be ‘jailed’ on Friday 13th May at Exeter Castle and will have to raise a bail of £999 for Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) in order to be released. Each ‘prisoner’ has been charged with a fictitious crime and they will be held at the castle until they raise their bail money. Exeter Castle was the City’s former Law Courts and still boasts some original cells and Naomi Dymond, Corporate Fundraiser at CHSW said: ‘This is such a fun event and I’m delighted that so many members of the local business community have agreed to take...

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The Role of Packaging and Display in the Luxury Watch Experience

Four made up to partner at successful SW firm

ExIST discusses smart travel

Forest Fuels finalists in Business Green Leaders Awards

Portuguese entrepreneurs explore opportunities for fast growth in Exeter

Devon businesses: Win a free immersive video

Exeter solar car parks in running for national award

Funding boost gives Devon’s businesses more flex appeal

Topsham firm celebrates Harrods success

New head of disputes takes the reins at Stephens Scown

Locked up in Exeter Castle... all in the name of charity!

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