Retail & Leisure Digest #2
Read the latest from the retail & leisure sectors, featuring Oxfordshire LEP, Blenheim Palace, Unipart and many more.
Latest Figures show Severe Impact of Covid-19 on Oxfordshire’s Visitor Economy
The Economic Impact Report for Tourism in Oxfordshire, a report commissioned by Experience Oxfordshire, shows a staggering 59% decline in the value of tourism (from £2.5billion to £1billion) and a substantial decline of 39% in jobs supported by sector (from 42,000 to 25,000).
OxLEP comment: Oxford United Football Club stadium statement
OxLEP have issued a statement following news that Oxford United Football Club have identified a site for a potential new stadium.
Unipart Logistics provides customer service solutions to Jaguar Land Rover in...
Unipart Logistics is providing Customer Service solutions across Jaguar Land Rover’s North American Aftermarket, following the award of a new three-year contract that sees Unipart as the single point of contact across the US and Canada, focused on delivering exceptional service for retailers in the region.
Blenheim Palace Estate News
Catch up with the latest news from the Blenheim Palace estate.
Blenheim Palace Lake Dredge
As many of you are aware we had planned to dredge the Queen Pool at Blenheim in 2020, however this was put on hold due to the pandemic. The time has allowed us to do work on the lake which now means we can dredge the lake as a wet dredge, rather than the previously […]
Inspirational watch range celebrates women overcoming adversity
A British entrepreneur is celebrating the incredible stories of five women – each of whom has overcome huge adversity – by launching a range of watches, each named after them. The new Inspiration series from Hagley West takes themes such as inner beauty, strength, rebirth and vitality to bring a unique character to each new model.
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Spring and summer in bloom at Blenheim Palace for groups
Group visitors to Blenheim Palace in 2026 can look forward to a spring and summer full of horticultural highlights, as extensive planting schemes and new garden features bring fresh colour, texture, and experience across the Park and Gardens. This spring, the Secret Garden will be one of the first areas to burst into life, with […]
Oxford City FC under new ownership
There are exciting times ahead at Oxford City FC with new owners at the MGroup Stadium looking to accelerate the progress that the club has made over the last few years.
Welcome to B4: Oxfordshire Cricket
We’re delighted to welcome Oxfordshire Cricket to the B4 community and found out more about Alex Mitchell, Director of Development & Commercial Partnership.
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B4 People Ecosystem: Wellness, Engagement & Performance
This People Ecosystem session, led by Andy Caldicott of Arvra Wellness, explored the increasingly critical role of employee wellbeing as a driver of organisational performance.
Glorious – Peter Quilter
This is a play about the true story of Florence Foster Jenkins, a 1940’s American socialite, often referred to as “the World’s worst singer”!
OBS2026 Gold Sponsors’ Dinner Brings Oxfordshire’s Business Community Together at Keble...
Oxfordshire’s business community gathered in the Great Hall at Keble College for the OBS2026 Gold Sponsors’ Dinner — an evening that set the tone for this year’s Oxfordshire Business Summit (OBS2026) at Blenheim Palace this May.




