Month: October 2024

IKEA sets new world record for largest-ever pyjama gathering, launching a year for better sleep

Stuart Mitchell

2,051 IKEA co-workers broke the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the largest gathering of people wearing two-piece pyjamas (single venue). The achievement took place in Älmhult, Sweden, the heart of IKEA, and marked the beginning of a year-long initiative focused on improving sleep for the many people.  “We’re thrilled about this collective effort, coming together to highlight the importance of sleep,” says Fredrika Inger, Managing Director of IKEA of Sweden. “Good sleep benefits everyone, and we believe that by prioritizing it, we can genuinely make a big difference. Small adjustments,…

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Jenni Falconer launches FUEL10K’s ‘Fuel a Breakfast’ campaign for FareShare

Stuart Mitchell

Radio presenter and podcaster, Jenni Falconer, has partnered with FUEL10K to encourage the nation to ‘Fuel a Breakfast’ this October, in support of FareShare. “We are so grateful to everyone at FUEL10k for supporting the Fuel a Breakfast campaign. The donations made to FareShare from this initiative will help us get good-to-eat food, which might otherwise go to waste, to people who need it. Every day, the food we redistribute to charities in every region helps to strengthen communities. From homelessness shelters and afterschool clubs to refuges and older people’s…

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Highest Annual Growth of Renewables Jobs in 2023, Reaching 16.2 Million

Stuart Mitchell

2023 saw the highest ever increase in renewable energy jobs, from 13.7 million in 2022 to 16.2 million, according to the newly released Renewable Energy and Jobs – Annual Review 2024 by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the International Labour Organization (ILO). The 18% year-on-year leap reflects the strong growth of renewables generating capacities, together with a continued expansion of equipment manufacturing. A closer look at the report’s data, however, shows an uneven global picture. Close to two-thirds of new global solar and wind capacity were installed in…

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The UK’s Favourite Charity Shop Award 2024

Stuart Mitchell

The Charity Retail Association are delighted to announce that the following twelve charity shops have taken the title of area winner in The UK’s Favourite Charity Shop Awards. The shops, based in each of the nine English regions, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, were chosen by the public after being shortlisted from more than 6,500 public nominations.   Area winners  East of England: St Helena Books, Brew and Boutique shop in Colchester  East Midlands: The Air Ambulance Service shop in Melton Mowbray  London: Royal Trinity Hospice shop in Fulham  North East: Tynedale Hospice At Home shop in Hexham  Northern…

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WFA launches new call for agency cost data

Stuart Mitchell

The WFA is relaunching its Agency Cost Index (ACI) tool to support members as they seek to gain a better understanding of what the costs of using agency services might look like globally. To refresh the voluntary tool, however, it needs more updated, anonymized and aggregated input to ensure that it remains up to date. The voluntary call for data comes following a refresh of ACI to ensure it stays in check with industry trends, and remains one of WFA’s various tools that can help marketers make more informed decisions…

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