According to the latest data from the Bank of Italy and ISTAT, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows into Italy reached €23.1 billion in 2023, a sharp rebound from the previous year, with the UK remaining the 4th largest foreign investor in the Italian economy.
Benedetta, as in the best stories of craftsmanship and innovation, leaves her garage. The domestic space, which sheltered and inspired her for years, is no longer enough. Demand is growing. Ideas are multiplying, and with them, collaborators.
These are incredibly exciting wins for our agency and our team. We're delighted to be working alongside such a strong lineup of market-leading brands and we're looking forward to seeing what we can achieve together. In 2021, we have focused on continuing to build our reputation as the strategic agency partner that drives meaningful growth for our clients.
Whenever an idea pops into Oscar Rachmansky's head, he whips out a notebook or whatever scrap of paper is closest and writes it down. It's a habit you might expect from a Gen Xer or elder millennial clinging to analog comfort. Rachmansky is neither. He's 24, and the company he founded about five years ago generated $40 million in sales revenue in 2025 (confirmed from documents reviewed by Business Insider).
Kermit Lynch has opened a shop in the North Bay. Photo: Clark Z. Terry Heads up: We sometimes link to sites that limit access to non-subscribers. Berkeley wine merchant Kermit Lynch has opened a new store the first expansion in its more than 50-year history at a shopping center in Larkspur. (San Francisco Chronicle) A professor's hidden camera caught a UC Berkeley doctoral candidate sabotaging another student's laptop, according to authorities who have charged the candidate with felony vandalism. (East Bay Times)
Baboo Gelato, the award-winning artisan ice cream brand founded on the Dorset coast, has launched a £300,000 crowdfunding campaign as it prepares to scale from a regional favourite to a national name. The business, known for its small-batch gelato, fruit sorbets and its hugely popular dog-friendly frozen treat Doggy Doggy Yum Yum, has opened its campaign on Crowdcube. The raise will remain live for three weeks, with investments starting from just £10.
It's been voted the best bakery chain in Britain, but its expansion continues to divide locals who favour independent coffee shops. Love or loathe a bougie Gail's Bakery, another branch is due to open in south London - and some residents are not happy. The upmarket cafe, which is known for its £5 sourdough loaves and cinnamon buns, will open next month in the former Coopers pub in Westow Hill, Crystal Palace. Gail's currently has over 100 bakeries in London.
'People have made lots of money from these hotels. But when they get them back, they know refurb costs will be huge and they don't have the appetite,' Talbot MD Philip Gavin said The Talbot Collection hotel group plans to continue its expansion and buy more hotels and is eyeing up former hotel properties coming to the end of direct provision contracts with the State as it looks to continue a nationwide expansion.
Cook believes the acquisition will provide his agents with tools to better serve and manage luxury listings. Rhino has always been about deeply personal service, strong culture and luxury, Cook said in a statement. Joining PREMIERE doesn't change who we are. It magnifies everything behind the scenes technology, systems, people support it all gets upgraded. This move allows us to deliver our best, expand our footprint and lead in the luxury market like never before.
I like to build culture, to build things, and the money, fortunately, comes as a byproduct of that. And the money is coming. While statewide cannabis sales decreased by over 12% last year and first quarter taxable sales hit a five-year low in 2025, Goldenhour's Weed location is on track to reach $1.5 million in sales this year. That is up from $230,000 in 2023. It helps that the company's CEO is an industry veteran.
Eoin Cluskey, owner of the Bread 41 bakery chain, expressed a strong interest in expanding his business by stating he is 'actively looking' for a unit on the northside of Dublin.
The opening of our offices on 1 Fetter Lane marks an exciting milestone for Canvas. This new location captures the essence of our brand - tailored, high-quality workspaces that act like a home away from home for the workforce, whilst also meeting the evolving needs of modern businesses. Our continued expansion is a testament to the ambition and dedication of our team and reinforces our position as one of London's leading providers of flexible office space.
Dublin is one of the most significant financial hubs in Europe, with a strong economy, favourable corporate tax rate and, post-Brexit, it has become an increasingly attractive access point for UK firms looking to trade with the EU.
Lloyd Haddad and Keith Wicker emphasize the importance of preservation framing, stating, "When we started in the framing industry in 2006, the idea of archival and conservation framing was still fairly new..."
"Our expansion into the US has been hugely positive, playing a significant role in SHOUT's recent growth and evolution."
In the bustling economic environment of today, finding the right financial strategy is crucial for business expansion.
