Northwell Health-GoHealth Urgent Care has opened a new center in East Meadow, marking the health system’s 38th facility on Long Island. Located at 1990 Hempstead Tpke., the walk-in clinic treats adults and children for non-life-threatening health issues such as respiratory infections, ear infections, fractures, and minor cuts. According to the health system, the facility aims … Read more
Supermarket chain Sainsbury’s will launch a new “Modern Work Experience Programme” in October, providing around 10,000 work experience and skills opportunities across England, Scotland, and Wales, according to an official government announcement. The initiative targets disadvantaged areas with high levels of free school meal eligibility and significant numbers of young people not in education, employment, … Read more
Online retail giant Kogan has posted a record $1.042 billion in gross sales for the financial year, defying a wider sector downturn while facing a sharp 16.41 per cent plunge in its share price. According to company results released to the market, total group revenue rose 5 per cent to $510.7 million, while statutory net … Read more
Metro department store is currently in discussions with CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust (CICT) to remain at Paragon shopping centre through a transition into new retail concept stores. This move follows a broader strategic shift by the retailer to abandon traditional large-format department store models in favor of a more flexible retail model centred on “specialised … Read more
The recent Telstra network outage, which crippled mobile connectivity for thousands of Australians on Wednesday, is estimated to have caused hundreds of millions of dollars in economic losses. RMIT associate professor Mark Gregory, an expert in telecommunications engineering, projects that the intermittent failure of mobile services—impacting everything from small business transactions to essential transport systems—will … Read more
A new €3 duty on small parcels originating from outside the European Union took effect this week, marking a significant shift in how Irish consumers pay for international online orders. According to official reports, the charge applies to individual product categories for items purchased from non-EU retailers, ending the previous “de minimis” exemption that allowed … Read more
The rise of online marketplaces like Vinted has sparked a shift in Ireland’s retail sector, initially causing a dip in foot traffic for physical vintage stores before settling into a period of co-existence. While Vinted reported a 197 per cent growth in listings in Ireland for the year ending May, established brick-and-mortar shops like Dublin’s … Read more
Auckland Transport (AT) will implement new or extended paid parking across 13 side streets in Ponsonby following approval from the Waitematā Local Board. The initiative aims to manage parking demand that has spilled into residential areas since the introduction of paid parking on Ponsonby Road, according to AT group manager for network, planning, and policy, … Read more
Marks & Spencer is warning that upcoming EU customs changes, which impose a €3 per-item charge on goods imported from the UK, could render its current Irish retail model unviable. The retailer is advocating for a “de minimis” exemption on UK-Ireland trade to protect consumers from rising costs and administrative burdens, according to a spokeswoman … Read more
Latvian confectionery producers have launched an initiative to expand their market presence in Canada, highlighting a commitment to sustainable sourcing and European quality standards. According to the “Premium European Products” campaign, the effort focuses on high-quality chocolates, biscuits, and wafers produced under European Union regulatory frameworks for food safety and traceability. How the campaign promotes … Read more