The grand finale of VOOM 2016 will take place on 28 June, where Richard Branson will be present to help decide how the £1m prize will be handed out, and the six SME finalists in the running to compete for the winnings have been declared.
John Lewis’ JLAB business accelerator for 2016 has opened for entries, providing innovative retail startups with the chance to claim a share of a £200,000 pot and a 12-week mentoring programme.
Monday 18 January was no ordinary start to the week – indeed, the day was dubbed Blue Monday, “the most depressing day of the year”, which a handful of brands capitalised on with marketing campaigns designed to spread cheer among despondent consumers.
