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New research reveals the best cities in the UK for independent retailers.

4 Mar 2024

Research by global fintech company SumUp has revealed the best cities in the UK for independent businesses.
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Rising costs continue to impact hair and beauty sector

21 Feb 2024

The latest quarterly State of the Industry survey from the National Hair & Beauty Federation (NHBF) shows that the recovery of the sector was slow and steady through 2023 and into January... Read more…

UK votes for its favourite pun-based shop name

21 Feb 2024

The UK has voted for its favourite pun-based shop name, and 'Sew It Seams' - a clothing alteration store in Belfast - has been awarded the top spot. 
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Town centre shops praise council for initiatives

21 Feb 2024

Businesses in the Devon town of Ottery St Mary have praised their local council for initiatives designed to help support them and boost trade.
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Three UK indie coffee shops named among the most popular in the world.

19 Feb 2024

A new ranking of the most popular independent coffee shops in the world has put three UK cafes in the top 10.
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Age-friendly businesses could revitalise Britain's high streets.

19 Feb 2024

Older people could be the financial shot in the arm needed for Britain’s high street, according to research commissioned by the University of Stirling. 
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Rural shops more important than ever, new report shows.

8 Feb 2024

The ACS (the Association of Convenience Stores) has celebrated the crucial role that rural shops play in thousands of communities across the UK in its 2024 Rural Shop Report.
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Study reveals Apple Pay and contactless payments have overtaken cash payments as favourite ways to pay in-store.

8 Feb 2024

New research reveals that Apple Pay and contactless payments have overtaken cash payments by a landslide as our favourite ways to pay in-store.
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Fed expresses alarm at ‘runaway’ shoplifting incidents.

5 Feb 2024

The Federation of Independent Retailers (the Fed) has expressed alarm at new figures that show shoplifting at its highest level in 20 years.
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Hunstanton deli launches new West Norfolk food and drink festival.

5 Feb 2024

A brand-new festival is being launched next month is “all about community and breathing life into the High Street”, according to Mark Kacary, managing director of The Norfolk Deli in... Read more…

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Maybe* CEO featured in list of 40 Digital Women to Watch 2021

Posted on in Business News, Cycles News

Digital Women shines a light on the female technology role models throughout the UK and highlights women that have made a significant contribution to the technology sector. We're delighted to announce that Maybe* CEO Polly Barnfield OBE is featured in the 40 Digital Women to Watch in 2021 list, which is made up of the top entries for the annual Digital Woman of the Year award.

"This year, with the challenges presented by the pandemic, it was important for us to highlight the women who not only excelled in spite of the endless challenges of 2020, but also extended their services and efforts to help others in the wider community." - Lucy Hall, Founder of Digital Women


The Digital Women to Watch 2021 ebook is packed full of the UK's greatest talent and showcases the women who are going over and above to make a difference for women in digital.

Polly is shortlisted for the Digital Innovator of the Year award which recognises and rewards individuals who have harnessed the latest in digital and tech over the past year and are showing innovation in their area of work.

Read the Digital Women eMag here

 

"I'm delighted to be featured in the list amongst so many incredible women. The pandemic has forced each and every one of us to diversify and challenged us to think outside of the box to deliver technology solutions unlike never before. I'm proud to be one of many women to create digital solutions that are helping people through such challenging times." - Polly Barnfield OBE, CEO of Maybe*
    

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