Sarah Kent

London

Chief Sustainability Correspondent and London Editor at Business of Fashion (BOF)

Covering sustainability in the fashion industry @BoF. Recovering oil nerd. Tweets my own views etc

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Articles

How to prep your business for a private equity deal

1 week ago | soglos.com | Sarah Kent

According to Cheltenham-based tax and audit specialist, Bishop Fleming, the private equity market across the UK has faced challenges over the last couple of years, due to 'global economic uncertainties'. These have led to a drop in 'deal confidence and a decrease in valuations', across most business sectors.
People Planet Pint sustainability networking at Stroud Brewery June 2025

1 week ago | soglos.com | Sarah Kent

Home Business Events Part of the People Planet Pint series of sustainability networking sessions, Stroud Brewery Taproom hosts this month's meetup in June 2025. By Sarah Kent | Published Thursday 29 May 2025 Join the sustainability conversation at Stroud Brewery this June 2025.
Future Founder Bootcamp with CyNam and Chltm.Tech at the University of Gloucestershire

1 week ago | soglos.com | Sarah Kent

Home Business Events Tech graduates and budding entrepreneurs have a rare chance to realise their ideas and find out how to turn them into real businesses at a free residential event in Cheltenham, this June 2025 By Sarah Kent | Published Wednesday 28 May 2025 This free five-day residential tech bootcamp for budding entrepreneurs will help kick start pipe dream cyber startups into action. From Monday 2 to Friday 6 June 2025 Add to calendar For budding entrepreneurs with big ideas,...
Bishop Fleming Annual Finance Seminar 2025 at Cheltenham Racecourse

1 week ago | soglos.com | Sarah Kent

Home Business Events Get to grips with protecting your business from cyber criminals and learn about important financial changes incoming at Bishop Fleming's annual seminar in Cheltenham. By Sarah Kent | Published Wednesday 28 May 2025 Bishop Fleming's annual finance seminar at Cheltenham Racecourse this June 2025 focuses on cyber crime.
A Slap on the Wrist Won’t Solve Luxury’s Sweatshops Problem

2 weeks ago | businessoffashion.com | Sarah Kent

For the last year, Dior has been dogged by a sweatshop scandal that has tarnished its image. This week, the luxury giant appeared to finally put it to bed. On Wednesday, Italy’s Competition Authority closed an investigation into whether the brand had misled consumers about working conditions in its supply chains without finding any wrongdoing.
May half term 2025 activities at Cotswold Farm Park in Gloucestershire

2 weeks ago | soglos.com | Sarah Kent

Perfect for keeping your busy little bees entertained this May half term, Cotswold Farm Park launches its Bee Wild Week for 2025. The award-winning farm park near Guiting Power will be buzzing with beasties of all shapes, sizes, wing spans and legs, as kids big and small can meet bugs, learn all about beekeeping, feed cute four-legged friends and win prizes throughout the week.
Win family tickets to the Cotswold Show and Food Festival in June 2025

2 weeks ago | soglos.com | Sarah Kent

Home Family Competitions The Cotswold Show and Food Festival is back at Cirencester Park this summer, featuring a weekend of exciting displays, country pursuits and tasty treats. And two lucky SoGlos readers can get their hands on family tickets to the show.
Cascale CEO Colin Browne Steps Down After Year in Role

2 weeks ago | businessoffashion.com | Sarah Kent

Cascale CEO Colin Browne is stepping down after just over a year in the role. The executive, who took over leadership of the influential sustainability focused trade group last May, will step down on July 31, Cascale said Thursday. A global search is underway to find his successor. Browne joined the organisation shortly after a rebrand that aimed to distance Cascale (previously known as The Sustainable Apparel Coalition) from a greenwashing scandal.
Italy’s Competition Authority Closes Dior Probe

2 weeks ago | businessoffashion.com | Sarah Kent

Italy’s Competition Authority has closed an investigation into whether Dior and two of its subsidiaries misled consumers about working conditions at its suppliers. The consumer watchdog said Wednesday that it decided to close the probe “without establishing any infringement” after Dior made a number of binding commitments designed to address any possible false statements in ethics and social responsibility statements.
Here's why being cyber resilient is essential for Gloucestershire businesses in the current AI climate

2 weeks ago | soglos.com | Sarah Kent

With big brand names such as Marks & Spencer and Harrods fighting off cyber attacks in recent weeks, it is more crucial than ever for businesses to make sure they're secure from risks — and to have a plan in place for managing an attack. SoGlos speaks to one of Cheltenham's leading cyber firms, P3M Works, to find out what it means to be cyber resilient — and how to get there. Can you explain what cyber resilience means andwhy it is crucial for businesses?