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BBC News
4 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Thomas commits to Gwalia United manager role
Gwalia United have named James Thomas as their permanent manager as they prepare for the 2025-26 season in the English women's National League Southern Premier initially took over on an interim basis from Fern Burrage-Male in early club's co-owner Julian Jenkins believes Thomas' appointment is "a key step forward" for the said: "There's a hunger at this club – from the players, the staff, and the ownership – and I want to channel that into performances and a culture we can all be proud of." Gwalia United, the only Wales-based team in the English women's system, finished ninth in their 12-team division last previous roles include working most recently as head of academy at Bristol City Women as well as a variety of experience with international age-grade teams and as head coach with Trinidad & Tobago senior women.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
EXCLUSIVE: The Luxury Consumer Has a New Dealer
At just three years old, Reklaim is doubling down on its mission to democratize luxury. The technology-forward company aims to redefine the essence of luxury through conscious consumption and open the door to the world of luxury with the belief in a world where luxury and values are intertwined. Founded in 2022, Reklaim's original model connected exclusively with retail partners, including Nordstrom, Selfridges and Jared. The turnkey solution gives access to $10 billion worth of coveted handbags and watches with its proprietary technology, including a selection of items from Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Rolex and Chanel. In addition to its curated selection, the company has also offered its Whatever, Whenever service to source sought-after pieces. More from WWD EXCLUSIVE: Polène's Paris Pop-up Is About a Flourishing Bag Business - and Its Off-cuts Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney's Wife Has Her Own Global Career Experience The Top 5 Consumer Behaviors to Watch in 2025, and Beyond Reklaim is now in more than 100 retail doors, which James Thomas, co-owner, cofounder and chief commercial officer of Reklaim, told WWD was a 'critical first step — allowing [the company] to introduce consumers to the breadth of our handbag and watch assortment, and to establish Reklaim as a disruptive, elevated force in pre-owned luxury, all within a tangible retail environment. [We] focused on perfecting our proprietary technology and cultivating strategic wholesale partnerships.' Furthering its mission, Reklaim has announced it will now be available direct-to-consumer through its own website. With this step, the company aims to empower the consumer to take the power back and reject the idea of multiyear waitlists, forced purchases and buying into the privilege of eligibility. 'In a world where luxury has long been defined by exclusivity and excess, we saw an opportunity — not just to challenge the status quo, but to completely reimagine the pre-owned experience,' said Kamran Razavi, co-owner, cofounder and chief executive officer of Reklaim. 'The name Reklaim stands for taking the power back. We're not just reshaping luxury. We're rebuilding the entire system behind it, one with sustainability and inclusivity at the core.' Thomas added that with Reklaim's strong foundation in place and proven demand, now is the ideal moment to expand the company's digital footprint through its own direct-to-consumer platform. In practice, Razavi said that what this means for consumers is access to the luxury products and shopping experience that they deserve. For retailers it provides inventory agility and for brands, it means a chance to participate in a space where there has traditionally been exclusion. 'Reklaim is flipping the script on pre-owned luxury,' Thomas said. 'Most pre-owned platforms are dependent on whatever comes through the door — but we lead with curation. Everything we offer is based on what our customers actually want, backed by data and demand. We built Reklaim with a time-saving mindset.' To that end, Thomas and Razavi describe Reklaim as a 'super brand,' meaning that while it is a singular destination, it is powered by the strength of many — namely the designer brands that the platform is bringing together. At the same time, the cofounders see Reklaim offering its customers efficiency, easy and high-level service in addition to access to the best experience possible. 'We've built a platform that offers whatever you want, whenever you want it, and at the right price,' Razavi said. 'Our Whatever, Whenever approach ensures that the most in-demand, hard-to-find luxury pieces are always within reach — giving our customers not just beautiful products, but the ultimate luxury of time.' Moreover, Razavi said they see Reklaim as a sort of 'giant recycling plant for luxury.' 'Reklaim was created to ignite a global movement around more conscious consumption,' Razavi said. 'Luxury goods are crafted with extraordinary artistry and made to last. Our mission is to fully extend the complete life cycle of every bag and watch we sell. It's really a giant global game of 'match.' We needed to build the underlying technology to properly match global buyers and sellers in real-time.' Notably, Reklaim has trademarked the term Conscious Luxury to effectively redefine what it means to shop pre-owned. Reklaim's Conscious Luxury is an elevated experience, said Razavi, that benefits everyone in the ecosystem, whether you are the customer, retailer or original manufacturer. 'Our mission is to spark a shift in consciousness where recycling pre-owned goods becomes the norm and overconsumption, one of the planet's most damaging forces, is challenged,' Razavi said. 'We recognize that what we sell are luxuries — and with that comes responsibility. That's why we empower our community to shop consciously.' Reklaim's commitment to sustainable luxury solutions will be exemplified further through itsConscious Collective, a global community of ambassadors in the conversation around pre-owned luxury and mindful consumption. The group will create aspirational content, host events and drive awareness of the circular economy through storytelling and peer influence. Elsa Hosk, model and entrepreneur, has been named the inaugural member of the Conscious Collective. Thomas described the potential Reklaim consumer as 'discerning, style-forward and starved for time.' 'They're coming to us for an elevated pre-owned experience that's not just thoughtful and transparent, but also efficient and seamless,' Thomas said. 'Above all, they are conscious global citizens who care as much about the planet as they do the heritage and craftsmanship of luxury goods. Shopping Reklaim isn't just about acquiring handbags or watches, it's about embracing a circular model of luxury that honors the planet and future generations.' Best of WWD The Definitive Timeline for Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Sean John Fashion Brand: Lawsuits, Runway Shows and Who Owns It Now What the Highest-paid CEOs at U.S. Fashion and Retail Companies Make Confidence Holds Up, But How Much Can Consumers Take? Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Diagnostic centre construction delayed by asbestos
The opening date of a new diagnostic centre in Nottinghamshire has been delayed because of asbestos, an NHS trust has said. Mansfield Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) is being constructed on the site of a former hospital with an original completion date of December 2025. However, Sherwood Forest Hospitals said that the formal opening had been changed to April 2026 because of "challenges" refurbishing an old structure. A spokesperson for the NHS trust said there was "more asbestos in the [former] building than anticipated". Following the demolition of the former Victoria Hospital last summer, construction has progressed and the project has now reached a key moment with the completion of the building's steel frame. This milestone was marked with a traditional topping out ceremony on site, where colleagues, contractors and partners came together to sign the final beam and tighten the last bolt in celebration of the progress made. Described as a "one stop shop" diagnostic centre, it will offer earlier access to services including MRIs, X-rays, ultrasounds and CT scans. The site was originally used for the Mansfield Workhouse, then the Victoria Hospital, and a permanent display in the new building will highlight this history. The trust said due to the size of the project, the target date was "always provisional and has the potential to move". The formal opening has been changed to April 2026 due to "challenges posed by working to refurbish a 1950s structure for modern purposes". The new CDC building is now set to open in April 2026, with construction progressing on-site, a spokesperson added. Dr James Thomas, the clinical lead for the project at Sherwood Forest Hospitals, said: "With any large-scale project, particularly when it involves the refurbishment of an old building such as this, there are often unforeseen challenges that only become clear once construction work is under way." Follow BBC Nottingham on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. Work on diagnostic centre 'progressing well'
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ARK Invest Europe Prepares to Close Rize Digital Payments ETF
ARK Invest Europe, led by famed US investor Cathie Wood, is closing its digital payments ETF as the thematic specialist looks to rationalize its range ahead of new launches. The Rize Digital Payments Economy ETF (PMNT) was acquired as part of the 2023 takeover of Rize ETF. As the name implies, the exchange-traded fund invests in companies that build technologies to support what ARK calls the emerging 'digital payments economy theme.' However, the fund has struggled to gather assets under management and currently houses just $5.6 million, according to ETFBook data. PMNT, which launched in November 2021, will cease trading March 24. ARK previously closed four Rize ETFs, which focused on themes like e-commerce, medical cannabis and pet care, in November 2023 shortly after the acquisition. The remaining seven products—including PMNT—currently holding assets of around $390 million, ETFBook data show. According to the shareholder notice, however, PMNT's directors exercised their right to close the ETF once its AUM sat below $50 million for at least 30 consecutive days. The firm will now turn its focus on its actively managed thematic range—marketed under the ARK brand—which comprises three ETFs with a combined AUM of over $110 million. The flagship ARK Innovation UCITS ETF (ARXK) houses $45 million in assets, while the ARK Artificial Intelligence & Robotics UCITS ETF (ARKI) boasts $60 million in AUM and the ARK Genomic Revolution UCITS ETF (ARKG) has $8 million, according to ARK's website. In a release, ARK stated that it is 'preparing the ground for additional fund launches in 2025' and has decided to 'focus on the funds it believes have the strongest potential for growth in the coming years.' The firm's head of European sales James Thomas recently departed to State Street Global Advisors while its ETFs were recently added to the Revolut trading platform. This article was originally published in sister publication ETF | © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved Sign in to access your portfolio
