Gola's 120-Year British Era Ends: Iconic Brand Sold to Japanese Giant
The iconic British footwear brand Gola, worn by Superman and football legends, has been sold to Japan
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End of an Era: British Icon Gola Sold to Japan After 120 Years
The iconic British footwear brand Gola, worn by Superman and football legends, has been sold to a Japanese conglomerate, ending over a century of UK ownership. Discover the full story and what it means for its future.
Ford Recalls Over 400,000 Trucks and SUVs Due to Faulty Windshield Wipers
Ford Motor Co. has issued a major recall for more than 400,000 trucks and SUVs, including Expeditions and Navigators, due to windshield wiper arms that can break, posing a crash hazard.
BrewDog's James Watt Faces Backlash Over £33m Sale and Lost Investor Funds
James Watt, BrewDog co-founder, apologises to 200,000
BrewDog Founder Expresses Heartbreak Over Job Losses and Investor Returns
James Watt, founder of BrewDog, shares profound regret for employees who lost jobs and investors left empty-handed following the company
BrewDog Founder Expresses Heartbreak Over Job Losses and Investor Losses
James Watt, co-founder of BrewDog, shares deep regret after the company
Billionaire Bill Ackman's Pershing Square Launches £48bn Bid for Universal Music Group
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman
PepsiCo Slashes Snack Prices After $7 Doritos Backlash and Sales Slump
PepsiCo has implemented price cuts of up to 15% on snacks like Doritos and Cheetos after bags hit $7, causing sales declines and retailer pushback from Walmart.
Nationwide £100 Fairer Share Payment 2026 Update: Key Details
Nationwide leads current account switching surge as customers ditch big banks. Get the latest on the £100 Fairer Share payment 2026 update and switching trends.
Metro Bank Returns to Profitability Following Major Cost-Cutting Initiative
Metro Bank has announced a significant return to profit for 2025, reporting £87.2 million in pre-tax earnings following extensive cost reductions and a strategic shift toward corporate lending.
Martin Lewis Confirms £700 Car Finance Compensation Details Coming This Month
Martin Lewis reveals millions will learn their compensation amounts for mis-sold car finance deals, with average payments of £700 expected. The FCA will announce final scheme rules in late March.
Gatorade Rebrands to Target Non-Athletes After 60 Years as Sports Drink Pioneer
Gatorade is shifting focus from athletes to everyday consumers seeking hydration, with new packaging and products highlighting scientific benefits amid booming wellness beverage demand.
Co-op Bank Offers £175 Switching Bonus with Refuge Charity Partnership
The Co-operative Bank is offering customers up to £175 for switching current accounts, plus a 7% Regular Saver. The bank will donate to Refuge for each switch, funding safe nights for domestic abuse survivors.
Capital One's $425 Million Settlement Approved for Deceptive Savings Account Practices
A federal judge has granted final approval to a $425 million settlement against Capital One, resolving claims the bank misled customers during a savings account transition. Eligible account holders will receive automatic payments.
Bank of England Must Plan for Alien Disclosure Financial Crisis, Expert Warns
A former Bank of England analyst urges contingency plans for market collapse if the US confirms alien life. Could disclosure trigger a rush to gold or a loss of faith in traditional assets? Read the full analysis.
Amazon Implements Temporary 3.5% Surcharge on US and Canadian Sellers
Amazon introduces a temporary 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge for FBA sellers in the US and Canada, citing rising costs from geopolitical tensions. The fee takes effect April 17.
US Contractor's Gaza Plan Aimed for 300% Profit and 7-Year Monopoly
A US disaster response firm submitted a proposal to White House officials guaranteeing 300% profits and a seven-year monopoly over Gaza trucking and logistics, documents reveal.
Tech Firm Sparks Outrage with CEO's £94 Million Salary – 1,300 Times Average Worker Pay
A little-known tech company has come under fire after appointing a new CEO with a staggering £94 million salary package, dwarfing the average employee wage by 1,300 times.
Stanley Closing US Plant for Yellow Tape Measures Due to Foreign Model's Popularity
Stanley Black & Decker is closing its New Britain, Connecticut plant that produces iconic yellow tape measures, cutting 300 jobs, due to lower demand for single-sided models and higher demand for double-sided ones made in Thailand.
Former Man City Star Reece Wabara Quit Football, Now Worth Millions with Fashion Brand
Reece Wabara, once a promising Manchester City youth player, quit football at 26 to focus on his fashion brand Maniere de Voir, now generating £35m annually. He dated Helen Flanagan.
Massive 11,000-Carat Ruby Unearthed in Myanmar's War-Torn Gem Region
Miners in Myanmar discovered an 11,000-carat ruby, the second-largest ever found in the country, amid ongoing civil war and conflict in the Mogok region.
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