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The Courier
2 days ago
- Business
- The Courier
High street round-up: Frasers Dundee opens, new Dunfermline world buffet and Montrose Chinese restaurant plans
Dundee's new Frasers department store opening and a new world buffet in Dunfermline are among the latest developments on high streets across Tayside, Fife and Stirling. The Courier has rounded up the latest from pubs, restaurants, shops and hotels across the region in one handy place. Our regular updates will bring you up to speed with what's going on in your local high streets and shopping centres. The new Frasers department store in Dundee's Overgate Shopping Centre opened on Friday. The shop is located over three levels in the unit formerly occupied by Debenhams. It combines Frasers, Sports Direct, USC and Game across 60,000 sq ft. Around 100 people queued to be the first inside Frasers when it opened on Friday morning, just before 11am. Shoppers were 'impressed' with the new department store, which they hope will increase footfall in the city centre. Matalan was rapped by Dundee City Council after carrying out unauthorised works at its city centre store. The retailer carried out work, which included moving checkouts, the erection of barrier gates and associated electrical works. A new Hotel Chocolat shop and cafe is set to open in St Andrews later this month. The luxury chocolate chain will open in the old Superdrug unit on Market Street on June 14. Dundee bar owner Andrew McMahon, who runs The West House and Top Dog Sports Bar, has taken over the former Boat Brae venue in Newport. The bar, which sits on the banks of the Tay, has been renamed Shoreline and opened on Friday. A Dundee pub is in line for a six-figure transformation after its roof was blown off during a storm. The Charleston Bar has been closed since sustaining severe damage during Storm Arwen in 2021, but plans are now being put in place to bring the pub back to life. The former Bridge of Allan Social Club is set to reopen as a community pub after major renovations. Over The Bridge will serve pints and pizza from Inverallan Road in July. World buffet chain Booffi has opened a new restaurant in the former Kinema building in Dunfermline. The buffet offers a variety of dishes from different cultures around the world, including Italian, Indian and Chinese. Perth's South Inch pavilion cafe has been reopened by the team behind Blend Coffee Lounge. Blend's Sundeep Salins says it's a privilege to become the latest stewards of a venue that holds so many warm memories for the people of Perth. A new Mediterranean restaurant has opened in the former Gulistan House in Broughty Ferry – but has had to change its name after a legal letter from an Edinburgh hotel firm. Iftikhar Ahmed had planned to open the venue under the name Le Monde, however, just days before opening, he received a letter stating the name was trademarked. A new Chinese restaurant named Panda Palace is set to open in Montrose town centre. An exact opening date has yet to be confirmed for the new Hume Street restaurant, which promises to bring the 'best of Chinese culinary traditions' to the Angus town.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Guardian Report: Americans point to physical and mental health as most important to well-being, but poor financial health prevents them from achieving wellness goals
Guardian's annual Mind, Body, and Wallet® report finds self-reported financial health is at a 14-year low, impacting Americans' abilities to focus on living a happy, healthy, and fulfilling life NEW YORK, May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The annual Mind, Body, and Wallet® report from The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian) reveals that Americans are largely united when it comes to how they define well-being. Across generations, genders, income, and education levels, mental and physical health top the list of the most important influences on wellness. According to the report, the vast majority of U.S. adults (93%) rate their physical and mental health as "essential" or "very important" to their well-being. When asked about what else is most important to their well-being, safety and security (87%) and healthy relationships (84%) rounded out the top three factors. Essential to their mental, physical, and overall well-being is financial health. This connection is often overlooked, however, and many Americans report struggling with their financial wellness. According to the report, just 30% of U.S. adults report good financial health, the lowest in the report's 14-year history and down from 44% in 2022. Driving this financial stress is retirement planning. For the first time, retirement-related challenges topped the list of financial concerns keeping Americans up at night, including having a source of guaranteed income in retirement (46%), having retirement savings last as long as needed (44%), and being able to count on receiving full Social Security benefits in retirement (43%). Further, 73% of adults said they haven't saved enough for retirement and 69% regret not starting to save sooner. "Creating better financial habits allows Americans to focus on the aspects of well-being that matter most to them," said Andrew McMahon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Guardian. "Financial wellness is not just about building wealth. It's about lowering stress and freeing up time to attend to physical and mental needs and goals, which can improve overall well-being." Other key findings from the annual report of 2,000 full-time working Americans include: While money doesn't define well-being, financial stress can take a toll. Just over half of Americans (51%) report "money and finance" as their top source of stress. 43% of Gen X adults self-report low financial health, the lowest among all generations. Less than half (42%) of Americans are confident they know how much money they'll need to live comfortably in retirement. Only 32% of adults say they're good about setting up and sticking to a long-term financial plan. Americans are working to improve their mental health, but many continue to struggle. 40% of U.S. adults have experienced increased anxiety or depression in the past two years—up from 24% in 2024. 73% of Gen Z say they feel lonely some or all of the time. 15% of Millennials struggle with addiction or substance misuse, impacting both their mental and physical health. By comparison, 3% of Baby Boomers and 8% of Gen X report struggles with addiction. Many are turning to spirituality for support, with 74% of Americans who report high overall well-being saying spiritual health is important. Physical health is valued, but symptoms suggest many Americans aren't well. Close to half of U.S. adults (49%) say they've skipped or avoided doctors' appointments, missed routine screenings, or put off seeing a specialist because of high out-of-pocket medical costs. Many Americans struggle with healthy habits, with just 35% saying they maintain a healthy weight, 31% noting they eat healthily, and 31% reporting they get enough exercise. For more information about Guardian's Mind, Body, and Wallet report and additional insights into the state of individuals' well-being, please visit our website. For mediamediarelations@ About GuardianGuardian makes a difference in the lives of people when they need us most. With 165 years of stability and fiscal integrity, we are a trusted resource to generations of families and business owners, inspiring well-being and helping build financial confidence. Today, we stand behind millions of consumers, helping them prepare and plan for a bright future for themselves and their families. We help business owners care for their employees. And we help people recover and thrive in times of unexpected loss. As a modern mutual insurance company, we believe in driving value beyond dividends. We invest in our colleagues, are building an inclusive and innovative culture, and are helping to uplift communities through thoughtful corporate impact programs. Guardian, which is based in New York City, is a leading provider of life, disability, dental, and other benefits, and has received accolades for its culture and service. Our colleagues and financial professionals serve with care and experience, and our commitments rest on a strong financial foundation, which included a 2025 dividend allocation of $1.6 billion – the largest in the company's history. For more information, visit or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. DisclaimerDividends are not guaranteed. They are declared annually by Guardian's Board of Directors. The total dividend calculation includes mortality experience and expense management as well as investment results. All guarantees are backed by the strength and claims paying ability of the issuing insurance company. Financial information concerning Guardian as of December 31, 2024, on a statutory basis: Admitted assets = $86.8 billion; liabilities = $77.5 billion (including $60.7 billion of reserves); and surplus = $9.3 billion. ©2025 The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Guardian Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
