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Sweet Mandarin & Grapefruit has been crowned the inaugural home scent of the year by washing and bathing brand Baylis & Harding. In a first of its kind launch, the Home Scent of the Year has been selected based on fragrance, home and hand wash trends, following nationwide research which reveals that around a third of Brits (32%) prefer citrus scents in their homes. The refreshing and energising Sweet Mandarin & Grapefruit scent is already proving a popular choice across the Baylis & Harding hand wash range and is a favourite amongst celebs like Amanda Holden. When it comes to…

As 2024 draws to a close, Petpals, the UK’s longest-established pet care franchise, is celebrating a year of growth, innovation and community impact. From spreading festive joy in Sefton to scooping prestigious awards in Milton Keynes, the Petpals network has shown the strength of its franchise model and the dedication of its franchisees. Suzie Mossman, who took over Petpals Sefton earlier this year, has been making waves in her local community with a heartwarming Christmas initiative. Partnering with Freshfields Animal Rescue, Suzie has invited her clients to donate gifts to support the charity’s vital work. Her efforts have been met…

I Love Decaf, the UK’s first-ever dedicated decaffeinated coffee brand, is celebrating a major milestone: a Great Taste Award for The Only Best Trillionaires Decaf Coffee. Launched in 2022 after years of development, the brand has firmly entered the decaf market with its exceptional flavour and growing success, holding a 4.8 Trustpilot rating. “Drinking decaf shouldn’t feel like a punishment.” David Holly, founder of I Love Decaf (https://www.ilovedecaf.shop), was inspired to create the brand after a personal journey to reduce caffeine: “I was drinking three litres of coffee a day before I decided to cut back on caffeine. But the…

European private equity fundraising is poised to set a new record in 2024, with €118bn raised in the first half of the year, according to a report by alternative assets data provider Preqin. If this momentum continues, the annual total could reach €236bn, a 30% increase from the previous high of €181bn in 2018. However, signs of a potential slowdown in fundraising have emerged, casting doubt on whether the current pace can be sustained into the second half of the year. The report, titled Alternatives in Europe 2024, highlights that European private equity’s growth has been partly driven by Nordic…