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Guidance: BIST worldwide offices

Contact details for Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST) offices around the world and a list of our HM Trade Commissioners.

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Spirit Halloween to transform dozens of locations to Spirit Christmas

Last call for CustomerX, 14th-15th October

It’s your last chance to book for CustomerX, taking place this Wednesday and Thursday at Olympia London on 14-15 October. The conference will bring together senior leaders from across retail, hospitality, travel, leisure and technology to e

Freight Fraud Awareness Day returns as strategic cargo theft reshapes trucking

Industry advocates want victims sharing what happened as sophisticated schemes expose new vulnerabilities across the supply chain. The post Freight Fraud Awareness Day returns as strategic cargo theft reshapes trucking appeared first on Fre

Why Free People prioritizes cultural co-authorship in celeb tie-ups

At Advertising Week, chief marketer Jack Reynolds explained why the Urban Outfitters-owned retailer ceded control when working with musician Willow.

Negative Signals, Positive Intent: PPC Leads Hiding In ‘Cancel’ Searches

Turn competitor complaints and cancellation searches into PPC leads with tailored offers that address customer frustrations and make switching easier. The post Negative Signals, Positive Intent: PPC Leads Hiding In ‘Cancel’ Searches appeare

Asian marketplaces lose market share in Germany

German sales for Shein, Temu and AliExpress have dropped 35.5 percent in the third quarter, compared to that same period in 2025. The total sales came to 566 million euros. As a result, the market share has fallen to 3.1 percent. A quarter

The Hidden Business Risk Inside Fleet Compliance

As fleets scale across jurisdictions, vehicle compliance is ultimately about whether assets are legally available to operate, not whether the paperwork gets filed correctly. J. J. Keller’s Stephanie Schmidt explains why executives should tr

Tariffs pushed up consumer goods prices by 2.9 percentage points: NY Fed

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OOCL revenue up 45.1% on trans-Pacific surge

OOCL saw higher revenue per container and increased cargo volumes across all four of its trade regions. The post OOCL revenue up 45.1% on trans-Pacific surge appeared first on FreightWaves.

Target denies cooperating with ICE. Here’s why that may not matter.

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Tractor Supply opens Idaho distribution center with automation, dedicated AI team

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Ikea expands second-hand marketplace

Furniture retailer Ikea is expanding its pre-owned marketplace to three new markets. It is launching in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Germany. This brings the total active markets to nine. It is also starting a buyback service in Portugal

Your First 30 Days As A Growth Leader – The Challenge From Day One

Use your first 30 days as a growth leader to identify where B2B buyers lose trust and rethink the channels meant to engage them. The post Your First 30 Days As A Growth Leader – The Challenge From Day One appeared first on Search Engine Jou

Google Discover To Undergo Dramatic Changes via @sejournal, @martinibuster

Google is planning to reinvent Discover to become an AI Concierge with a tighter integration with YouTube. The post Google Discover To Undergo Dramatic Changes appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

The Ideal Facebook Cover Photo Size in 2026 (+ 11 Ideas To Make Yours Stand Out)

The exact Facebook cover photo sizes for desktop and mobile, find out how to create a perfect cover photo, and get inspired by winning Facebook cover photo ideas and examples.

Penske request for en banc hearing gets pushback from victim’s estate

Both sides have their argument in to the court on the Penske request for a bigger hearing in significant loss. The post Penske request for en banc hearing gets pushback from victim’s estate appeared first on FreightWaves.

Minimum Viable Brand (MVB): What It Is, Why It Matters and How to Build One

Think of a Minimum Viable Brand (MVB) like building a LEGO set. Instead of just building a giant, perfect castle... The post Minimum Viable Brand (MVB): What It Is, Why It Matters and How to Build One appeared first on Shiprocket.

Still worrying about how to go global? Amazon has brought the answer to your city

Is it too late to enter Amazon now? The data says: just right!

How to build an AI visibility dashboard with Semrush

Learn how to build an AI visibility dashboard that shows whether the pages AI cites are the ones earning Google clicks.

Anthropic’s Thariq Shihipar Recommends Using Artifacts via @sejournal, @martinibuster

Anthropic's Thariq Shihipar says Artifacts brings project information and agent activity into one interface, giving users more oversight. The post Anthropic’s Thariq Shihipar Recommends Using Artifacts appeared first on Search Engine Journa

Breaking! Major new US customs rules: small parcels under $2,500 fully tightened, the era of cross-border direct mail is changing dramatically