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By MIKE SHEEN Updated: 11:41 EST, 5 December 2024 Card Factor will establish a physical presence in the US market after acquiring Minnesota’s Garven in a $25million (£19.7million) cash deal.The group told shareholders the acquisition of Garven, which supplies a customer base of general and specialty retailers, provides the opportunity to ‘further explore design and buying synergies…[and] introduce its own ranges into the US wholesale market’.The US gifts and celebration essentials market is the biggest of its kind globally, according to Card Factory, with an estimated value of around $70billion.Card Factory boss Darcy Willson-Rymer said the deal marked an ‘important…
The entire British Army would be destroyed in “six months to a year” in a major war – underlining the importance of rebuilding the UK’s reserve forces, a defence minister has said.Al Carns, the veterans minister, who is also a reservist, said the casualty rate suffered by Russian forces in Ukraine – killed and injured – is around 1,500 soldiers a day. He said this ability to absorb such losses and keep fighting is part of Russia’s plan and is why Britain needs to rebuild depth when it comes to the layers of fighting forces it has available, from professional…
England’s Ben Stokes (R) twinged his back in the first Test against New Zealand (Sanka Vidanagama)Captain Ben Stokes was named Wednesday in England’s team for the second Test against New Zealand in Wellington, allaying concerns over his fitness.The visitors won the first Test in Christchurch by eight wickets inside four days and have stuck with the same XI for the next clash starting on Friday.That includes Stokes, who pulled up while bowling his fifth over on the final day of the first Test and tossed the ball to Gus Atkinson to finish his stint.The inspirational all-rounder stayed on the field…
AFPGhana is heading for its ninth general election since multiparty politics resumed in 1992. In that time, there have been three peaceful transfers of power, with the two main parties – the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) – holding the presidency for a total of 16 years each.Here, in charts, are the big issues this time round as the NPP goes for an unprecedented third successive term in power.Ghanaians were hit particularly hard in the pocket by the global bout of inflation, beginning in early 2022, that saw prices rise in the country at their…
By 2025, the custom T-shirt printing industry in London will be dramatically influenced by technological advancements. From faster printing methods to more advanced design tools, technology is poised to reshape how T-shirts are customized, produced, and delivered. This article explores how the integration of new technologies will transform the custom T-shirt printing market in London, with a particular focus on the role businesses like T-shirt Printing London will play in leveraging these advancements. 1. The Rise of Direct-to-Garment (DTG) Printing One of the most significant technological shifts in the custom T-shirt printing industry is the rise of Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printing.…
Mendor Brody Gelin is a multifaceted Artist, thriving at the intersection of Luxury Hand Bag Designs, Winemaking, Acting, and Music. With a passion for creativity, he’s carved out a unique niche in each of these fields. In the realm of design, “ House Of Gelin” infuses creativity in the finest leather Goods, to bring the best women’s Luxury Bags, to all his customers. His work is characterized by a blend of elegance and innovation, capturing the essence of modern aesthetics. Driven by a passion for the arts, Mendor Brody Gelin continuously seeks new ways to express himself and inspire others.…
Fortnite developer Epic Games is gearing up to launch a brand new Battle Royale experience with Chapter 6, Season 1.Fortnite Chapter 6, Season 1 has a December 1 release date on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Android and Nintendo Switch.The next Chapter and Season introduces a new Battle Pass, new weapons, items and gameplay elements, as well as a brand new map.Of course, you won’t be able to enjoy the new content until server downtime comes to an end.READ MORE: Fortnite event time, concert encores, free Juice WRLD items and login warningREAD MORE: Fortnite live event login…
Soil-sensing robots will be trialled in a £4m research project exploring new farmland management strategies to benefit “net zero” targets, biodiversity and agriculture.Researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) have launched the three-year OpenLAND project, which will evaluate “climate-resilient interventions” for soil health and sustainable farming.The work will be led by Prof Rachel Warren of the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change at UEA, and Prof Brian Reid from the School of Environmental Sciences.It aims to extend the capability of the “OpenCLIM” computer modelling framework, including “ground-truthing” soil health and carbon data by developing and trialling soil sensors mounted on autonomous robots, in partnership with the University of Plymouth.Brian Reid, professor of…
With a Master’s degree in Education and a heart full of passion, Nichica F. Melton is the driving force behind What She Said Coaching. Nichica’s mission is simple: to help women unlock their fullest potential and become the best versions of themselves, whether personally or professionally. She has built a reputation as an empowering coach and speaker, inspiring women to take ownership of their lives, careers, and happiness. Nichica’s coaching journey started with her belief in the power of education and its ability to transform lives. With a background in teaching, she understands how to meet women where they are…
Golden days: Tommy with late comedy partner Bobby Ball, rightTommy Cannon the comic, actor and singer is best known as one half of the double act Cannon and Ball, writes York Membery.He first found fame on TV talent show Opportunity Knocks in 1968 with fellow Lancastrian Bobby Ball (catchphrase ‘Rock on, Tommy’, who died in 2020 aged 76).The duo starred in ITV show Cannon And Ball from 1979-88 when they reputedly earned £50,000 a week. But father-of-five Tommy, a former chairman of Rochdale Football Club, was declared bankrupt after being hit with an £800,000 tax bill in 2017.The 86-year-old and his…