# hospitality (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 10 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover hospitality. Page: Feed: --- ## [That women ‘lack confidence to invest’ is a lazy answer to a major problem](https://www.cityam.com/that-women-lack-confidence-to-invest-is-a-lazy-answer-to-a-major-problem/) _2026-08-26 · Dan Moczulskiis · City AM_ Explaining away the gender investment gap as a matter of confidence has shifted responsibility away from the industry and onto women. ## [State pension set to pile pain on next generation of taxpayers, Healey warned](https://www.cityam.com/state-pension-set-to-pile-pain-on-next-generation-of-taxpayers-healey-warned/) _2026-08-25 · Mauricio Alencar · City AM_ The state pension is set to be the main driver of tax for the next generation of taxpayers, a Labour-linked think tank has warned in a paper that urged Chancellor John Healey to levy higher charges on wealth rather than income. New research from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), the former employer of \[...\] ## [Jenrick pledges reform for small businesses](https://www.cityam.com/jenrick-pledges-reform-for-small-businesses/) _2026-08-25 · Mauricio Alencar · City AM_ Reform UK’s economics chief Robert Jenrick has billed a package of tax and red tape reforms for small businesses as the “biggest plan” presented in a decade. A week before the party’s conference in Birmingham, Jenrick has hailed a number of flagship policies designed to appeal to bosses employing fewer than 50 employees. The party \[...\] ## [The way Dolly Parton announced her death is an inspiration to us all](https://www.cityam.com/the-way-dolly-parton-announced-her-death-is-an-inspiration-to-us-all/) _2026-08-25 · Adam Bloodworth · City AM_ “Sadness lies with us, not with Dolly,” says Dolly Parton’s nephew Bryan Seaver in an Instagram video to announce the death of the country music star. It’s an obvious thing to say about someone who has passed, but nonetheless, an idea that isn’t often thought about directly. When someone passes we tend to focus on \[...\] ## [Clio hires legal tech veteran to overhaul backlogged courts](https://www.cityam.com/clio-hires-legal-tech-veteran-to-overhaul-backlogged-courts/) _2026-08-25 · Rosie Harris-Davison · City AM_ Legal tech firm Clio has appointed Casetext’s co-founder to lead an initiative integrating AI directly into the court system. Clio, which currently offers its tech to lawyers and law firms, will create a “dedicated product line” of legal AI software “designed around the distinct needs of courts and judges”. Lawyer Pablo Arredondo was appointed to \[...\] ## [Why Manchester City’s £86m Bouaddi signing should ring alarm bells in French football](https://www.cityam.com/why-manchester-citys-86m-bouaddi-signing-should-ring-alarm-bells-in-french-football/) _2026-08-25 · Frank Dalleres · City AM_ Manchester City’s €100m (£86m) signing of Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi is more than just another example of a super-rich European giant hoovering up a promising talent. It is also the latest sign of French football’s talent drain, a phenomenon fuelled by the Premier League’s ever-growing spending power and the financial struggles of most of Ligue \[...\] ## [Premium cookware brand Le Creuset set to arrive at LDO](https://premierconstructionnews.com/2026/08/25/premium-cookware-brand-le-creuset-set-to-arrive-at-ldo/) _2026-08-25 · Amy · Premier Construction News_ London Designer Outlet (LDO) has announced that premium international cookware brand Le Creuset is set to open a store later this year after signing a 10-year lease. Internationally renowned for its high-quality cast iron cookware, Le Creuset will be opening a 1,418 sq ft at LDO joining the retail destination’s line-up of high-quality brands. Known \[…\] The post Premium cookware brand Le Creuset… ## [A love letter to Sweetings, the City’s oldest restaurant](https://www.cityam.com/a-love-letter-to-sweetings-the-citys-oldest-restaurant/) _2026-08-25 · Eliot Wilson · City AM_ Ahead of our Toast the City Awards this October, we pay homage to Sweetings, the City’s oldest restaurant Britain is a country steeped in tradition and often too wedded to the past, but it also proved itself capable of great innovation. We should never forget that the Square Mile is a perfect example of world-changing \[...\] ## [Lucky Goat](https://premierconstructionnews.com/2026/08/25/lucky-goat/) _2026-08-25 · Roma Publications · Premier Construction News_ The Lucky Goat London The Lucky Goat, anew competitive socialising venue, has opened at 1 Bread Street, EC4M 9BE, in the heart of the City of London, just steps away from St Paul’s Cathedral.Positioned as a modern local for central London, The Lucky Goat combines high-energy social gaming with a substantial food and drink programme, \[…\] The post Lucky Goat appeared first on Premier Construction… ## [City leaders weigh employment policy alternatives to non-competes](https://www.cityam.com/city-leaders-weigh-employment-policy-alternatives-to-non-competes/) _2026-08-25 · Maria Ward-Brennan · City AM_ City businesses are expecting non-compete agreements to become less effective, looking instead to alternatives such as deferred bonus payments or share incentive plans to keep employees on board. In 2025, the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) launched a consultation to consider restrictions on non-compete clauses in employment contracts. The consultation closed for feedback in \[...\] ## [Browse ThreatCrush Modules (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/IuxcY4k4XWeP) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Install community-built security modules to extend real-time threat intelligence and monitoring ## [The Danish retailer plotting to outsmart ‘unsentimental’ Modella Capital](https://www.cityam.com/the-danish-retailer-plotting-to-outsmart-unsentimental-modella-capital/) _2026-08-25 · Felix Armstrong · City AM_ On the modern-day British high street, a Scandinavian shop featuring maze-like aisles, quirky homeware and bags of licorice near the till is not quite a reinvention of the wheel. But Mikkel Grene, chief executive of Danish homeware retailer Søstrene Grene, believes his business can go toe-to-toe with Ikea and Flying Tiger for pride of place \[...\] ## [Top FTSE headhunter rescued by rival after plunging into administration](https://www.cityam.com/top-ftse-headhunter-rescued-by-rival-after-plunging-into-administration/) _2026-08-25 · Rosie Harris-Davison · City AM_ A City-based boutique headhunter which won executive-level talent for a host of FTSE 250 firms and collapsed after pumping investment into an AI platform has been purchased by one of its competitors, City AM can reveal. 6 Group, a global executive recruitment consultancy, purchased Savannah Group and its AI platform, MapX, in July after founder \[...\] ## [MCI Developments to deliver 158 affordable homes in partnership with L&G](https://premierconstructionnews.com/2026/08/25/mci-developments-to-deliver-158-affordable-homes-in-partnership-with-lg/) _2026-08-25 · Amy · Premier Construction News_ MCI Developments, a subsidiary of top 10 UK housebuilder Keepmoat, will deliver 158 affordable homes at Trub Farm, Castleton, in partnership with L&G Affordable Homes. The new flagship housing scheme in Rochdale, which was granted full planning permission by the council last month, will create a range of one and two bedroom apartments, two, three \[…\] The post MCI Developments to deliver 158… ## [New concept in ethical marketplaces set to launch, as first charitable partner announced](https://premierconstructionnews.com/2026/08/25/new-concept-in-ethical-marketplaces-set-to-launch-as-first-charitable-partner-announced/) _2026-08-25 · Amy · Premier Construction News_ Causee, a new not-for-profit online marketplace that turns everyday buying and selling into charitable giving, is launching this autumn, with education charity Pepala announced as its founding charity partner. The UK-based marketplace will initially focus on second-hand fashion, enabling people to buy and sell pre-owned items, while also giving small businesses and crafters a platform \[…\] The post… ## [Science World](https://premierconstructionnews.com/2026/08/25/science-world/) _2026-08-25 · Roma Publications · Premier Construction News_ The Beautiful Dome at Science World The Look Company, a large-scale visual branding company for sports, event and retail environments, has delivered the full-dome transformation of Vancouver’s Science World into the adidas Trionda, the official match ball of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Commissioned by Science World and Destination Vancouver, the project reimagines the 40-metre, \[…\] The post Science… ## [Buttercup Pudding Bar to open first standalone site](https://premierconstructionnews.com/2026/08/24/buttercup-pudding-bar-to-open-first-standalone-site/) _2026-08-24 · Amy · Premier Construction News_ The viral banana pudding brand will be wrapping up its General Store residency on Bank Holiday Monday, ahead of opening its first standalone Manchester City Centre site this autumn Viral Manchester dessert brand Buttercup Pudding Bar has announced that it will open its first standalone site in Manchester this autumn, following the final week of \[…\] The post Buttercup Pudding Bar to open first… ## [Maile Presidential Suite](https://premierconstructionnews.com/2026/08/24/maile-presidential-suite/) _2026-08-24 · Roma Publications · Premier Construction News_ The Maile Presidential Suite at Four Seasons Resort Maui Hawaii’s award-winning Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea has elevated its legacy of luxury with the stunning design evolution and debut of its premier three-bedroom luxury Maile Presidential Suite. The oceanfront resort, celebrated for its iconic glamour, palatial elegance, and the genuine spirit of aloha, enlisted \[…\] The post Maile… ## [England’s largest Passivhaus schools completed in South Gloucestershire](https://premierconstructionnews.com/2026/08/24/englands-largest-passivhaus-schools-completed-in-south-gloucestershire/) _2026-08-24 · Amy · Premier Construction News_ England’s largest schools to be designed and built to Passivhaus standards have been completed in South Gloucestershire, creating new school places for more than 1,300 pupils. BAM UK & Ireland has handed over the new £58.3 million Lyde Green Primary and Secondary Schools ahead of their opening to pupils in September. By building to the \[…\] The post England’s largest Passivhaus schools completed in… ## [Goodwood Estate Announces Transformation of The Goodwood Hotel into a Luxury Coaching Inn](https://premierconstructionnews.com/2026/08/24/goodwood-estate-announces-transformation-of-the-goodwood-hotel-into-a-luxury-coaching-inn/) _2026-08-24 · Amy · Premier Construction News_ Goodwood Estate is delighted to announce the transformation of The Goodwood Hotel into a luxury coaching inn, marking the next chapter in the Estate’s evolution. A significant refurbishment programme, scheduled throughout 2027, represents a long-term investment in future-proofing the Goodwood experience for a new generation of guests. The reimagined hotel will comprise 64 bedrooms, 16 \[…\] The post… ## [Midland Metropolitan University Hospital](https://premierconstructionnews.com/2026/08/24/midland-metropolitan-university-hospital/) _2026-08-24 · Roma Publications · Premier Construction News_ Midland Metropolitan University Hospital Prominent shortlisted finalist in the RIBA West Midlands Awards 2026, the new state-of-the -art Midland Metropolitan University Hospital in Smethwick, West Midlands, sets new standards in clinical design. The project to create the 84,000 sqm, 736-bed facility for clients Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust, was designed by architects Cagni Williams, \[…\]… ## [Prime Noise-Cancelling Picks (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/HuuFupsy4SVZ) _2026-08-24 · **Sponsored**_ Browse Prime-eligible, 4-star-and-up noise-cancelling earbuds with fast shipping and deals ## [Why Liverpool deal proves demand for Premier League stakes is soaring](https://www.cityam.com/why-liverpool-deal-proves-demand-for-premier-league-stakes-is-soaring/) _2026-08-23 · Ed Barnett · City AM_ There is strong demand for English football stakes, writes Ed Barnett of Latham & Watkins, which advised the Amit Bhatia-led consortium on its acquisition of a minority stake in Liverpool. The recent sale of a stake in Liverpool FC to a consortium of investors led and managed by Amit Bhatia shows the summer’s biggest transfers \[...\] ## [Park Hyatt arrives in Riviera Maya with the brand’s first all-inclusive experience](https://premierconstructionnews.com/2026/08/22/park-hyatt-arrives-in-riviera-maya-with-the-brands-first-all-inclusive-experience/) _2026-08-22 · Amy · Premier Construction News_ Slated to open this November, the resort marks the collection’s second Mexico property in under a year The arrival of Park Hyatt Riviera Maya in November 2026 will mark the next phase of a bold new chapter for Park Hyatt and redefine the standard for luxury travellers seeking the beachside serenity of the Riviera Maya. \[…\] The post Park Hyatt arrives in Riviera Maya with the brand’s first… ## [Arcade](https://premierconstructionnews.com/2026/08/22/arcade/) _2026-08-22 · Roma Publications · Premier Construction News_ Arcade Covent Garden Arcade has opened up their third London location in in the heart of Covent Garden on Bedford Street, offering the brands most ambitious expression to date since its launch in 2022. The 12,500 sq. ft space offers 365 covers across a single floor and is home to two standalone restaurants, a central \[…\] The post Arcade appeared first on Premier Construction News . ## [Ribbon Cutting Superpark Glasgow Is Officially Launched!](https://scottishbusinessnews.net/ribbon-cutting-superpark-glasgow-is-officially-launched/) _2026-08-22 · David Langstane · Scottish Business News_ SUPERPARK GLASGOW IS OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED! Ribbon is cut at UK’s first SuperPark at Braehead Renfrewshire which will open its doors to the public early September In a VIP ceremony held today (Friday 21st August 2026), Harry Nimmo, the Honorary Consul of Finland to the UK, has cut a ribbon to officially open SuperPark Glasgow. Joining \[…\] ## [Independent Hotel Show unveils future-focused programme for boutique hoteliers](https://premierconstructionnews.com/2026/08/22/independent-hotel-show-unveils-future-focused-programme-for-boutique-hoteliers/) _2026-08-22 · Amy · Premier Construction News_ The Independent Hotel Show, in partnership with James Hallam Insurance Brokers, has unveiled its 2026 seminar programme, bringing together leading hoteliers and experts from across hospitality, design, technology, travel and marketing. Taking place at Olympia on 5-6 October, the event will offer two days of practical insight and industry discussion across the Hotel Business Stage, \[…\] The post… ## [IHG and Harilela Group announce The Hari’s three hotels will join luxury collection brand Vignette Collection](https://premierconstructionnews.com/2026/08/22/ihg-and-harilela-group-announce-the-haris-three-hotels-will-join-luxury-collection-brand-vignette-collection/) _2026-08-22 · Amy · Premier Construction News_ IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a landmark three-hotel portfolio deal with Harilela Group, a dynamic Hong Kong-based hotel development and management company with a portfolio spanning across Asia and Europe. Under the franchise agreement, the 85-room The Hari London and 210-room The Hari Hong Kong will join IHG’s luxury & lifestyle collection… ## [Optrel AG](https://premierconstructionnews.com/2026/08/22/optrel-ag/) _2026-08-22 · Roma Publications · Premier Construction News_ For four decades, Optrel, a Swiss family-run business, has been developing innovative solutions that make day-to-day work on construction sites and across many industries safer and more comfortable. Forty years ago, Optrel launched one of the first auto-darkening welding helmets, thereby making a lasting impact on modern occupational safety. Optrel is now an internationally established \[…\] The… ## [Can debt-ridden Morrisons become a Big Four supermarket again?](https://www.cityam.com/can-debt-ridden-morrisons-become-a-big-four-supermarket-again/) _2026-08-22 · Felix Armstrong · City AM_ “Nothing but difficult” is how one retail analyst describes the road ahead for Morrisons boss Rami Batiéh. Since taking charge of the grocer in November 2023, the chief executive has faced an uphill battle, as the group – once a firm member of the UK’s ‘big four’ – is outpaced by its rivals. Batiéh, whose \[...\] ## [Who sponsors the 20 Premier League clubs after gambling ban?](https://www.cityam.com/who-sponsors-the-20-premier-league-clubs-after-gambling-ban/) _2026-08-22 · Matt Hardy · City AM_ The Premier League is underway and you may have noticed a lack of shirts featuring gambling and casino brands. That’s not because they’ve been banned outright, but because the 20 Premier League clubs agreed to a voluntary removal of the sector from the coveted front-of-shirt advertising space. It has meant a mad rush for those \[...\] ## [Give Emit some Love in the Ebor](https://www.cityam.com/get-ready-to-give-emit-some-love-in-the-ebor/) _2026-08-21 · Bill Esdaile · City AM_ EUROPE’s richest handicap, the Ebor (3.35pm), headlines Saturday’s card from York. We’re already in a good position in this fiercely competitive contest, having taken an ante-post position on EMIT at 25/1 a few weeks ago. Joseph O’Brien’s four-year-old looks set to go off as one of the favourites for this, with a current best price \[...\] ## [Countdown to Getting Paid (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/bhWsoGZKBjnw) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Create a shareable wallet timer — deposits buy back time and pay debt down ## [Tony worth Ten Bob in the City of York](https://www.cityam.com/tony-worth-ten-bob-in-the-city-of-york/) _2026-08-21 · Bill Esdaile · City AM_ THERE’s a star-studded line-up for this year’s Group One City of York Stakes (3.00pm), with a host of Group One winners lining up for what promises to be a fascinating renewal. Notable Speech drops back to seven furlongs for this, having done most of his racing over a mile. His latest run in the Group \[...\] ## [Trafford Centre launches sector-leading foundation to drive community impact and redefine ESG in retail](https://premierconstructionnews.com/2026/08/21/trafford-centre-launches-sector-leading-foundation-to-drive-community-impact-and-redefine-esg-in-retail/) _2026-08-21 · Amy · Premier Construction News_ Trafford Centre has unveiled the Trafford Centre Foundation, a new independent charity designed to deliver long-term social value within its communities. The Foundation will provide targeted grants to charities and community organisations across Greater Manchester. Focused on grassroots initiatives, funding will be directed towards projects that address clear local needs. Governed independently by… ## [Lord O’Neill declines job in Burnham government](https://www.cityam.com/lord-oneill-declines-job-in-burnham-government/) _2026-08-21 · Mauricio Alencar · City AM_ Former Goldman Sachs executive and Tory Treasury minister Lord Jim O’Neill has declined a job in Andy Burnham’s government, in a blow to the Prime Minister as he looks to woo business ahead of the Budget. O’Neill served as an informal economic adviser to Burnham before his election as Labour leader and had been in \[...\] ## [Cushman & Wakefield Arranges $250M Refinancing for 506-Unit Multifamily Property in Seattle](https://rebusinessonline.com/cushman-wakefield-arranges-250m-refinancing-for-506-unit-multifamily-property-in-seattle/) _2026-08-21 · Amy Works · REBusinessOnline_ SEATTLE — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged a $250 million refinancing for Museum House, an apartment community in Seattle. Dave Karson, Christopher Moyer, Alex Lapidus and Meredith Crawford of Cushman & Wakefield represented the sponsor, a pension trust, in arranging the financing, which was provided by Barings. Completed in 2025, Museum House features 506 studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom… ## [Newmark Secures $45.9M in HUD Financing for Two Multifamily Communities in Grand Junction, Colorado](https://rebusinessonline.com/newmark-arranges-45-9m-in-fha-financing-for-two-multifamily-communities-in-grand-junction-colorado/) _2026-08-21 · Amy Works · REBusinessOnline_ GRAND JUNCTION, COLO. — Newmark has arranged $45.9 million in FHA-insured financing for two apartment communities in Grand Junction. Kelley Klobetanz of Newmark arranged the HUD Section 223(f) financings on behalf of the undisclosed borrowers. The properties include Nexus Apartments, a 122-unit asset completed in 2024, and The Eddy Apartments, a 96-unit property completed in 2022. Nexus Apartments… ## [CBRE Brokers $34.5M Sale of Turtle Creek Apartments in Riverside, California](https://rebusinessonline.com/cbre-brokers-34-5m-sale-of-turtle-creek-apartments-in-riverside-california/) _2026-08-21 · Amy Works · REBusinessOnline_ RIVERSIDE, CALIF. — CBRE has facilitated the sale of Turtle Creek Apartments in Riverside. Turtle Creek Residential LLC sold the asset to SC El Camino LLC for $34.5 million in an off-market transaction. Eric Chen and Blake Torgerson of CBRE handled the deal. Located at 4826 Van Buren Blvd., Turtle Creek features 98 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments with an average unit size of 916 square… ## [MCA Realty Acquires Three Multi-Tenant Industrial Buildings in Salt Lake City](https://rebusinessonline.com/mca-realty-acquires-three-multi-tenant-industrial-buildings-in-salt-lake-city/) _2026-08-21 · Amy Works · REBusinessOnline_ SALT LAKE CITY — MCA Realty has purchased three multi-tenant industrial buildings in Salt Lake City from a private investor for an undisclosed price in an off-market transaction. Totaling 77,944 square feet, the properties are located at 515, 537 and 539 Pickett Circle. Built between 1998 and 2005, 515 Pickett Circle (24,356 square feet), 537 Pickett Circle (43,544 square feet) and 539 Pickett… ## [Associated Bank Provides $50.1M Construction Loan for Multifamily Project in Flower Mound, Texas](https://rebusinessonline.com/associated-bank-provides-50-1m-construction-loan-for-multifamily-project-in-flower-mound-texas/) _2026-08-21 · Taylor Williams · REBusinessOnline_ FLOWER MOUND, TEXAS — Associated Bank has provided a $50.1 million construction loan for Aura Brookview, a 300-unit multifamily project in Flower Mound, located in the northern-central part of the metroplex. The site spans 10 acres within the 240-acre Brookview master-planned community, and the development will consist of four four-story buildings. Floor plans were not disclosed. Residences will… ## [Illegal Premier League betting could hit £1bn within year](https://www.cityam.com/illegal-premier-league-betting-could-hit-1bn-within-year/) _2026-08-21 · Matt Hardy · City AM_ The betting black market could take £1bn in illegal Premier League bets within a year, analysis has warned ahead of tonight’s kick-off. The Premier League returns this weekend with its 20 clubs voluntarily banning gambling and casino brands from occupying the lucrative front-of-shirt sponsorship slot. Gambling brands – not all of whom are regulated within \[...\] ## [Liverpool and LA Lakers deals set new bar for sport investment](https://www.cityam.com/liverpool-and-la-lakers-deals-set-new-bar-for-sport-investment/) _2026-08-21 · Shahid Khan · City AM_ In one week Fenway Sports Group (FSG) sold 38 per cent of Liverpool to a consortium led by Amit Bhatia that also includes Jeff Bezos and Eduardo Saverin at a £5.5bn valuation, and former Disney chief Bob Iger and Donald Trump-linked Josh Kushner agreed to buy the LA Lakers for £9bn. These deals are massive, \[...\] ## [CBRE Arranges Loan for Refinancing of 181-Unit Apartment Complex in San Antonio](https://rebusinessonline.com/cbre-arranges-loan-for-refinancing-of-181-unit-apartment-complex-in-san-antonio/) _2026-08-21 · Taylor Williams · REBusinessOnline_ SAN ANTONIO — CBRE has arranged a loan of an undisclosed amount for the refinancing of a Citadel Urban, a 181-unit apartment complex in San Antonio’s Westover Hills submarket. Citadel Urban was completed in 2024 and consists of two three-story buildings on a 5.5-acre site. Units come in one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans, and amenities include a pool, fitness center, coworking space, coffee… ## [Roberto Costa to launch God Save The Pizza in Exmouth Market](https://www.restaurantonline.co.uk/Article/2026/08/21/roberto-costa-to-launch-god-save-the-pizza-in-exmouth-market/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS) _2026-08-21 · restaurantonline.co.uk_ Restaurateur Roberto Costa is entering the bourgeoning pizza space with a new brand that he says will challenge the dominance of ‘London-style’ pizza. Opening in Exmouth Market at the start of next month, God Save the Pizza will occupy the building that was formerly a site of Costa’s meat-focused restaurant Macellaio RC and is described as being on a mission ‘to flip the script on pizza-making… ## [Europe’s Top Leagues Set for Big Weekend of Football on DStv/GOtv](https://newswings.com.ng/europes-top-leagues-set-for-big-weekend-of-football-on-dstv-gotv/) _2026-08-21 · Editor · News Wings_ The new European football season gets into full swing this weekend as the Premier League joins La Liga, Serie A and Ligue 1 in action across the continent. After a summer of major transfers, managerial changes and pre-season preparations, Europe’s top clubs are ready for another season of fierce rivalries and high-stakes football. Matches across \[…\] The post Europe’s Top Leagues Set for Big… ## [Nationwide warns returns from corporate AI are still hard to measure](https://www.cityam.com/nationwide-warns-returns-from-corporate-ai-are-still-hard-to-measure/) _2026-08-21 · Saskia Koopman · City AM_ Nationwide has warned that the financial returns from workplace AI remain difficult to quantify, even as the building society rolls out the technology to around 16,000 staff. Around 1,000 employees across the combined Nationwide and Virgin Money finance team now have premium Microsoft 365 Copilot licences, while some 2,500 engineers are using Github Copilot. Paul \[...\] ## [Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 11,320 SF Retail Strip Center in Roanoke, Texas](https://rebusinessonline.com/marcus-millichap-brokers-sale-of-11320-retail-sf-strip-center-in-roanoke-texas/) _2026-08-21 · Taylor Williams · REBusinessOnline_ ROANOKE, TEXAS — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of an 11,320-square-foot retail strip center in Roanoke, located in North Texas’ Denton County. Roanoke Shopping Center was fully leased at the time of sale to Oak and Main Craft Food + Spirits, Inzo Italian Kitchen and Baja Cantina. Philip Levy of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller and procured the buyer, both of which requested… ## [ABU Opens Its Stage to Nigeria’s Next Music Stars as BIGI, Fearless Bring Soundcity OnTour to Zaria](https://newswings.com.ng/abu-opens-its-stage-to-nigerias-next-music-stars-as-bigi-fearless-bring-soundcity-ontour-to-zaria/) _2026-08-21 · Editor · News Wings_ Soundcity OnTour brings a three-day mix of live music, talent discovery and a ₦1 million campus prize to Kaduna Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, is set to become the latest stop in a nationwide search for Nigeria’s next music stars as Soundcity OnTour arrives on campus from August 18 to 20, with BIGI and Fearless Energy \[…\] The post ABU Opens Its Stage to Nigeria’s Next Music Stars as BIGI,… ## [Jet Engine Support Signs 19,800 SF Industrial Lease Renewal in Farmers Branch, Texas](https://rebusinessonline.com/jet-engine-support-signs-19800-sf-industrial-lease-renewal-in-farmers-branch-texas/) _2026-08-21 · Taylor Williams · REBusinessOnline_ FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS — Jet Engine Support Inc. has signed a 19,800-square-foot industrial lease renewal at 12901 Nicholson Road in the northern Dallas metro of Farmers Branch. According to LoopNet Inc., the building was completed in 1981. Keenan Cook of Mercer Co. represented the tenant in the lease negotiations. Keaton Brice, Andrew Gilbert and Jon Skidmore of Holt Lunsford Commercial… ## [Alterra IOS Acquires Metro Atlanta Portfolio Totaling 32 Acres](https://rebusinessonline.com/alterra-ios-acquires-metro-atlanta-portfolio-totaling-32-acres/) _2026-08-21 · Abby Cox · REBusinessOnline_ ATLANTA — Alterra IOS has acquired five industrial outdoor storage (IOS) properties totaling 146,700 square feet across 32 acres in metro Atlanta. Each site is located within industrial submarkets with access to major highways and transportation networks. The properties include: The industrial sites are occupied by a mix of tenants, including a national wholesale food distributor, a national truck… ## [Portman, 908 Group Deliver 674-Bed Student Housing Community Near Florida State University](https://rebusinessonline.com/portman-908-group-deliver-674-bed-student-housing-community-near-florida-state-university/) _2026-08-21 · Abby Cox · REBusinessOnline_ TALLAHASSEE, FLA. — Atlanta-based Portman and Tampa-based 908 Group, along with Canyon Partners Real Estate and PTM Partners, have opened The Hall, a 674-bed student housing community near Florida State University (FSU) in Tallahassee. Situated adjacent from Legacy Hall, the new home of the FSU College of Business, The Hall features 191 apartments across two mid-rise buildings. Amenities at the… ## [Sky Garden](https://premierconstructionnews.com/2026/08/21/sky-garden/) _2026-08-21 · Roma Publications · Premier Construction News_ Sky Garden at Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center Celebrating the artistic spirit and character of Philadelphia and the world-renowned standards of the Four Seasons brand, Sky Garden – an opulent, exclusive, residential-style floor – has been unveiled at Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center. Designed by award-winning international design firm 1508 London, \[…\] The post…