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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Oxford City FC under new ownership
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Welcome to B4: Oxfordshire Cricket
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What a show! This is an unmissable show for this Festive...
This year’s Oxford New Theatre Christmas season show is Miss Saigon, from the team behind Les Miserables. Michael Harrison in association with Cameron Mackintosh, is touring a fresh production of Alain Boublil & Claude-Michel Schoenberg’s Miss Saigon. Review by Ruth Hawkins for B4.
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Building Better Businesses: How Values, Culture and Purpose Shape Positive Impact
Hosted by Better Business Ecosystem lead Grant Hayward, B4 Members gathered to explore what it truly means to run a “better business” — one that creates meaningful impact for employees, customers, communities and the wider world. The discussion examined how organisational values, mission-driven thinking and workplace culture shape the way businesses operate and grow. Please see link at the foot of the article to a report from new B4 Members, Designed by Oxygen, which was referenced by Suzie Mills during the session.
HENLEY FESTIVAL’S SPECTACULAR LINE-UP FOR 2026
Henley Festival Presented by Hemani is thrilled to reveal a dazzling line-up for five magical summer nights from 8-12 July 2026 with headliners on its iconic Floating Stage including Boy George & Culture Club, Sugababes, Lulu, and Alex James’ Britpop Classical.
B4 Business Development Ecosystem – Strategic Focus on Winning the Right...
Our recent Business Development Ecosystem, facilitated by the excellent Caroline O’Connor of Fourth Born, brought together business owners and senior business development professionals from sectors including construction, professional services, charities and technology.