#us-expansion

#us-expansion

Modern Milkman has secured a £10 million investment to accelerate growth across the UK, expand its US footprint and develop new sustainable doorstep services, taking its total funding to more than £60 million. The Manchester-based business said the funding will support the continued evolution of its doorstep delivery model, as it builds out a broader logistics platform designed to make sustainable grocery shopping easier and more convenient for households. The investment comes from Salica Investments, marking the first direct-to-consumer business backed by Salica's Growth Debt Fund.

HighPost Capital, a private equity firm co-founded by Jeff Bezos's half-brother Mark Bezos, has invested £7.3 million (US$9.9 million) in UK-based chain WatchHouse as the company prepares for U.S. expansion. According to initial reporting from The Times of London, the $9.9 million is part of a Series B round worth $14.8 million. HighPost Capital, which is based in the U.S., said it led the round in December 2025.

Founded in 2014, Zipline developed its own drone delivery ecosystem, including the logistics software, launch and landing systems, and the aircraft. The company got its commercial start in 2016 using its autonomous drones to deliver blood in Rwanda. Today, Zipline's drones deliver food, retail, agriculture, and health products in five African countries, several cities in the United States, and Japan.

But he chose London for its design and brand-positioning potential, in a move that seems to be paying off. Nothing's growth has accelerated in the last two years, with revenues increasing 150% to over $500 million in 2024. Pei says the company is on track to hit $1 billion in sales for 2025, and has collectively sold seven million of its headphones, earbuds and smartphones since launch.

Aldi is very quickly becoming a big deal with American shoppers. The German discount retailer has surged in popularity, largely thanks to its range of products and seriously affordable prices. In fact, Aldi is hoping to open 800 new stores in the U.S. by 2028. So, it's safe to say its popularity is unlikely to die down anytime soon. But, as the Kardashians are all too aware, with more fame comes more rumors.

Read graduated in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in Hotel & Restaurant Management, a standout program for aspiring hospitality industry professionals. His career has taken him around the world, working for some of the world's top hotel brands, including Mandarin Oriental, The Ritz-Carlton, Shangri-La Group, and Swire Hotels. Read has just embarked on a new journey as General Manager of Typhoon Hospitality, playing a critical role, spearheading the company's future expansion.

Born in Scotland and brought up in England, Ramsay is arguably the most famous British chef in the U.S. With dozens of restaurants around the globe, one of Ramsay's U.S. endeavors has been a fast-casual restaurant chain called Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips. Not to be confused with potato chips, British chips are what Americans consider french fries, and are often paired with battered white fish in the U.K.

Winzo, an Indian gaming platform, launched a short video platform on Sunday, just days after shutting down its real-money games amid the Indian government's blanket ban. The company also announced its foray into the US market and said that it will bring Indian gaming innovation to global audiences. Interestingly, Winzo plans to bring its entire catalogue of e-sports and social games to the US, given that the country does not ban real-money games. On the other hand, its short video platform Zo TV will reportedly be a subscription-based offering focused on micro dramas.