Jennifer Sieg

London

Reporter at Digital Frontier

Journalist, @cityam 🗞️ Editor, Ambition AM 📧 Podcast Host: Founder Favourites 🎙️

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UK nightclubs are ‘more concerned now than during the pandemic’

Jan 9, 2025 | msn.com | Jennifer Sieg

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UK nightclubs are 'more concerned now than during the pandemic'

Jan 9, 2025 | cityam.com | Jennifer Sieg

Thursday 09 January 2025 3:32 pm UK nightclubs are ‘more concerned now than during the pandemic’ SME Correspondent Club-goers queue to get in to Heaven nightclub in 2021 as Covid restrictions were lifted. (Photo by Rob Pinney/Getty Images) The UK’s nightclub sector has been hit with an alarming decline in activity as it continues to battle “unsustainable” cost pressures following the Autumn Budget’s tax hikes. Fresh figures from the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) have today revealed...
Start-up boom or doom? How this year could spark the UK's business appetite

Jan 9, 2025 | cityam.com | Jennifer Sieg

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Sausage roll-maker passes two milestones despite 'subdued' footfall

Jan 9, 2025 | cityam.com | Jennifer Sieg

| Greggs reported a record-breaking year in 2024 as the sausage-roll maker surpassed two key milestones, but warned on headwinds in 2025 after “subdued” footfall. In an update to markets today, the high street bakery reported an 11.2 per cent uptick in total sales, which sprung the company upwards of its sales milestone of £2bn.
The femtech revolution is just getting started - but who are the real winners?

Jan 9, 2025 | cityam.com | Jennifer Sieg |Amber Murray

| What is so revolutionary about femtech? A once-niche term that, since coined by entrepreneur Ida Tin in 2016, has become synonymous with the future of healthcare and technology. The concept quickly struck a chord with the broader healthtech landscape, tapping into an underserved market for women’s health. The industry has witnessed exponential growth over the last decade, and looking ahead, that momentum seems stronger than ever.
Festive season of bargain shopping helps 'undistracted' value retailer

Jan 9, 2025 | cityam.com | Jennifer Sieg

Value retailer B&M Bargains reported strong revenue growth throughout the golden quarter as consumers sought out low-discount options to meet their festive shopping needs. In a third quarter trading update to markets today, the Liverpool-based firm, which includes Heron Foods, said group revenue was up 3.5 per cent year-on-year. That number fell for B&M’s UK arm alone, however, with only a 2.8 per cent growth for the 13-week period between 29 September and 28 December 2024.
Festive season of bargain shopping helps ‘undistracted’ value retailer

Jan 9, 2025 | msn.com | Jennifer Sieg

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Mamas & Papas: Nursery brand reveals latest expansion amid record sales

Jan 8, 2025 | cityam.com | Jennifer Sieg

The festive season provided yet another boost in sales for high street nursery brand Mamas & Papas following a bumper year of trade thanks to the success of its deals with M&S and Next. The Huddersfield-headquartered firm today reported record sales during this year’s Golden Quarter, especially within its UK and overseas markets. It said it has a further 20 locations planned in the new year “to help it tap into growing demand for its branded ranges”.
Hornby: Mike Ashley-advised toy train giant steams ahead after festive boost

Jan 8, 2025 | cityam.com | Jennifer Sieg

Hornby, the international toy company advised by billionaire Frasers Group founder Mike Ashley, reported a boost in sales thanks to a bumper festive season and first-time customer attraction. The international models and collectables group told markets today it witnessed a seven per cent surge in group sales for the third quarter ended 31 December. Group sales for the financial year are up eight per cent, while gross profits have surged by 10 per cent.
A serial entrepreneur's top tips for start-up success

Jan 3, 2025 | cityam.com | Jennifer Sieg

Looking to start a business in the new year? Emma Jones, serial entrepreneur and founder of small business support platform Enterprise Nation, shares her top tips for start-up success in 2025. “The advice for all sectors of business is the same because routes to profitability and growth depend on maintaining a good business model, a clear plan including where you need to be after 12 months, five years and 10 years,” Jones said.