Business Daily

EYECARE professionals in Exeter are calling for wider recognition of the needs of women in the workplace.

Ahead of International Women’s Day (8 March), Emma Denham and Emma Ginger are celebrating the improvements made for working women, while also highlighting the changes that still need to be made.

Emma Denham, a retail director at Specsavers Exeter, says: ‘It is vital to support and recognise the role women play in the workplace and our communities, because they bring a different perspective and that helps improve long-term outcomes.

‘Our team is predominantly...

Crave, a well-loved independent restaurant from Exeter, is set to open its second restaurant in Bristol this spring, marking the next chapter for the growing brand.

Founded by Sameer Shetty, Crave opened on Exeter’s Quayside in summer 2024 and quickly built a loyal following for its welcoming atmosphere, all-day menus and focus on flavoursome food enjoyed without fuss. Following the success of the first restaurant, the team is now preparing to launch Crave @ 52 in one of Bristol’s most vibrant neighbourhoods.

“Bristol has been on my radar for a while,” said Sameer. “It’s...

Business Fest South West (#BizFestSW) will take over Westpoint Arena, Exeter, on Wednesday 1 April 2026, bringing together hundreds of business owners, founders and decision-makers for an event that is reshaping expectations of what regional business gatherings can deliver.

With fewer than 20 exhibitor spaces remaining for the second #BizFestSW and the third major event delivered by Four Front Events, the festival has quickly established itself as the home of serious connection, commercial opportunity and regional confidence at a time when the market is challenging and competition...

Award-winning Devon distiller Salcombe Gin has partnered with Great Western Railway (GWR) to serve their newly launched aluminium miniature bottles onboard GWR’s Pullman Dining Car Service.

The coastal gin distillery has recently introduced a new range of 5cl aluminium Salcombe Gin miniature bottles, marking a major milestone in their sustainable packaging and business journey. The new ultra compact 100% post-consumer recycled aluminium bottles are the lowest environmental impact spirit miniatures available on the market. They are made entirely from aluminium that has reached the...