Author: Rhys Gregory

People purchase luxury products for many reasons, almost all of which are connected to the intense emotions we associate with the purchasing of expensive tangible objects. Whether or not a consumer is in a financial position to purchase a particular item, they may choose to do so regardless to obtain a specific feeling, for example, a sense of success from hard work, or to earn approval from others. Designer products have a lot to recommend them. The list of premium materials, fine craftsmanship, traditional styles, and one-of-a-kind creations is endless. Let’s face it, regardless of how much you’re prepared to…

The world of iGaming is an exciting and dynamic space, and operators have clearly noted the lucrative value of this market with increasing numbers of online casinos being launched. However, the space is also highly competitive and making the success of an online casino gaming portal is easier said than done if you have no experience with online markets. However, combining the experience of a successful land-based casino operator with a company that has industry insights and the technical experience to understand the digital market is a match made in heaven. A Fruitful Partnership for the iGaming Market Exciting news…

Whether you’re a complete beginner to playing at an online casino, or you’re looking for a comprehensive platform to play at as you transition from brick and mortar casinos, selecting the right one to meet your specific requirements is key. Although many players across the world choose to play at multiple online casinos, it’s much more convenient to find one or two casinos that you know will have everything you need, especially if they offer rewards to loyal players.   From online poker specialists to fully equipped online casino platforms, the iGaming market is saturated right now so it can be…

Welsh food and drink businesses have every reason to celebrate after securing business deals which will see their products available in South Korea, thanks to support from the Welsh Government. Wrexham Lager, one of Wales’ most well-known breweries will see its Wrexham Lager Export bottles in supermarkets, bars and restaurants in Seoul in the coming weeks. Vaughan Roberts, Director of Wrexham Lager is delighted with the recent announcement, “We are continually looking for ways to grow the business, and this export deal we have secured in South Korea is a massive achievement for the company. “A full 40ft container carrying…

American poet, novelist and essayist Patricia Lockwood has been awarded one of the world’s largest literary prizes for young writers – the Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize – for her debut novel, No One Is Talking About This (Bloomsbury Publishing). Also shortlisted for the 2021 Booker Prize and the Women’s prize for fiction 2021, Lockwood’s novel unpacks modern day internet culture and its impact on the individual psyche with immense sensitivity and surreptitious humour. Lockwood was awarded the prestigious £20,000 Prize for No one is talking about this (Bloomsbury Publishing) at a ceremony in Swansea University’s Great Hall on Thursday…

A successful cheese wholesaler and online shop will open its first bricks and mortar retail space this weekend, becoming the first 100% Welsh cheesemonger in the UK. The Welsh Cheese Company curates the finest artisan cheeses that Wales has to offer, and for the last 4 and a half years it has been delivering cheese hampers, gift boxes and cheese wedding cakes to customers all over the UK. Now, its brand-new shop will act as a one-stop shop for anyone looking for the best of the Welsh cheese scene, showcasing some of the best cheesemakers in the country including Caws Cenarth, Caws Teifi, Pant Mawr Cheeses,…

CASH investment is up for grabs via an enterprise hub offering free business development sessions to ambitious start-ups and entrepreneurs. Experts from across the world of business are joining forces with Hwb Menter/Enterprise Hub @M-SParc to share their knowledge, advice and experience with participants from across Conwy county. The Miwtini programme will be held in Colwyn Bay over two weeks from Monday June 13, featuring workshops on a range of topics including web design, PR, marketing, and customer service. Those taking part will then be able to pitch their business ideas for investment – £3,000 for the winner and £2,000…

Starling Bank, the digital bank, has doubled the size of its Cardiff office and created hundreds of new jobs as its growth continues. 868 employees are based in the region, a 117% increase on the bank’s original 2020 pledge to hire 400. The new jobs cover a wide range of roles across the bank from Financial Crime and Engineering to Customer Service and Data Science. Starling’s Cardiff team has helped develop new capabilities for the bank, including Bills Manager, a feature to help customers pay their bills on time, and a dedicated app for its childrens’ banking service, Kite. It…

Would you like some extra financial support to assist with your chosen college or career path? Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society’s Student Bursary Award is now open for applications. The £1,000 bursary is open to all qualifying students studying agriculture, veterinary science, agricultural engineering, food technology, forestry or other subjects clearly allied to agriculture. The bursary is tax free and will be awarded to the student who, in the opinion of a panel of judges, has submitted the best dissertation on how the bursary will assist them to complete their course of study. The last winner of the award was 21-year-old Gracie…

Freshwater UK, the Cardiff and London-based communications group, has built on its recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 downturn with another strong trading performance in the first half of its 2021-22 financial year. Founded by Steve Howell 25 years ago, the business delivered revenue of £1.85m in the six months to 28 February 2022, a 16% increase on the same period in 2020-21. This lifted trading to 25% above the level achieved in the first half of 2019-20, the six months immediately prior to the pandemic. In announcing the results, the company has told shareholders that it expects to…