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North Wales Live
2 days ago
- Business
- North Wales Live
Aldi announces opening date for new North Wales store
A new Aldi store is set to open in North Wales. The German-owned discount chain are launching a new site on The Airfields, Welsh Road, Deeside on Thursday, August 14. The new store - which throws open its doors at 8am that day - will be run by store manager Spencer Kearney, along with a team of 27 colleagues from the local community. When it was mooted earlier this year the 21,000 sq ft supermarket just off the A494 was expected to be one of the largest in the UK. Mr Kearney and his team will be joined by Olympic bronze medal-winning diver Lois Toulson to celebrate the store opening by cutting a ribbon on the opening morning. Lois will also give away complimentary bags of fresh fruit and vegetables from Aldi's famous Super 6 range to the first 30 customers in the queue. Mr Kearney said: 'We can't wait to open the doors to the new store in Deeside. It's set to be a special day and having Olympic hero Lois Toulson join us will make it a morning to remember.' Lois added: 'I'm so excited to be opening Aldi's new store. It will be great to chat to customers and a lovely way for me to thank Aldi for its support of Team GB.' The new Aldi store is also calling on local charities and food banks in Deeside to register with Neighbourly, a community engagement platform that links businesses to charitable organisations in the local community. Local charities that register will be able to collect surplus food and perishable products, such as fruit, vegetables and baked goods, seven days a week. Any charities in the area that would like to partner up with the new Aldi store should email aldi@
Fashion Network
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Schwarzkopf names Lindsay Lohan new brand ambassador
Lohan's new blonde, unveiled in March this year, is a new variation by Cunningham called "Soft Gloss Blonde", with the German-owned hair care brand and the colorist unveiling the secret behind the star's blonde shade. "Lindsay and I have grown together over the years, and it's always the most fun having her in my chair," said Cunningham, who was appointed Schwarzkopf Professional's U.S. creative director of color & technique, in October last year. "To take her lighter, Schwarzkopf Professional's Igora Vibrance and BlondMe were absolute essentials. These formulas allowed me to lift her hair color while maintaining its integrity and shine. It's imperative that I trust the products I'm using on all my clients. There is zero room for error when working with an A-List celebrity or musician undergoing a color transformation for a film or TV role, a red carpet or a musical performance. I know that I can always count on Schwarzkopf Professional products to deliver." Lohan's new blonde look arrives just in time for the launch of her new film, "Freakier Friday", which makes its U.S. debut on August.
Fashion Network
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Schwarzkopf names Lindsay Lohan new brand ambassador
Hair care giant Schwarzkopf has appointed actress Lindsay Lohan as its newest brand ambassador, joining the likes of celebrity faces Sofia Vergara and Dove Cameron. The new partnership is an extension of Lohan's relationship with celebrity colorist, Tracey Cunningham, a Schwarzkopf Professional who has been coloring the "Mean Girls" the actress's hair for over two decades. "Tracey is more than my colorist—she's a trusted creative partner," said Lohan. "Whether I'm in a new movie or walking a red carpet - there's only one shot to get my hair color right and it's often a really tight turnaround. Tracey is the ultimate collaborator, and I love that she takes the time to explain what products she uses and why. I learned about Schwarzkopf through Tracey because the result is so incredible every time and it's now the only brand I trust in the salon." Lohan's new blonde, unveiled in March this year, is a new variation by Cunningham called "Soft Gloss Blonde", with the German-owned hair care brand and the colorist unveiling the secret behind the star's blonde shade. "Lindsay and I have grown together over the years, and it's always the most fun having her in my chair," said Cunningham, who was appointed Schwarzkopf Professional's U.S. creative director of color & technique, in October last year. "To take her lighter, Schwarzkopf Professional's Igora Vibrance and BlondMe were absolute essentials. These formulas allowed me to lift her hair color while maintaining its integrity and shine. It's imperative that I trust the products I'm using on all my clients. There is zero room for error when working with an A-List celebrity or musician undergoing a color transformation for a film or TV role, a red carpet or a musical performance. I know that I can always count on Schwarzkopf Professional products to deliver." Lohan's new blonde look arrives just in time for the launch of her new film, "Freakier Friday", which makes its U.S. debut on August.
Fashion Network
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Fashion Network
Schwarzkopf names Lindsay Lohan new brand ambassador
Hair care giant Schwarzkopf has appointed actress Lindsay Lohan as its newest brand ambassador, joining the likes of celebrity faces Sofia Vergara and Dove Cameron. The new partnership is an extension of Lohan's relationship with celebrity colorist, Tracey Cunningham, a Schwarzkopf Professional who has been coloring the "Mean Girls" the actress's hair for over two decades. "Tracey is more than my colorist—she's a trusted creative partner," said Lohan. "Whether I'm in a new movie or walking a red carpet - there's only one shot to get my hair color right and it's often a really tight turnaround. Tracey is the ultimate collaborator, and I love that she takes the time to explain what products she uses and why. I learned about Schwarzkopf through Tracey because the result is so incredible every time and it's now the only brand I trust in the salon." Lohan's new blonde, unveiled in March this year, is a new variation by Cunningham called "Soft Gloss Blonde", with the German-owned hair care brand and the colorist unveiling the secret behind the star's blonde shade. "Lindsay and I have grown together over the years, and it's always the most fun having her in my chair," said Cunningham, who was appointed Schwarzkopf Professional's U.S. creative director of color & technique, in October last year. "To take her lighter, Schwarzkopf Professional's Igora Vibrance and BlondMe were absolute essentials. These formulas allowed me to lift her hair color while maintaining its integrity and shine. It's imperative that I trust the products I'm using on all my clients. There is zero room for error when working with an A-List celebrity or musician undergoing a color transformation for a film or TV role, a red carpet or a musical performance. I know that I can always count on Schwarzkopf Professional products to deliver." Lohan's new blonde look arrives just in time for the launch of her new film, "Freakier Friday", which makes its U.S. debut on August 8.
The Spinoff
10-07-2025
- Business
- The Spinoff
Listener and Woman's Weekly publisher Are Media is up for sale
The home of some of New Zealand and Australia's most popular magazines is looking for a buyer. But why now and who are the top contenders to take over? In 2020, the media landscape of New Zealand and Australia changed forever with the closure of Bauer Media. Covid-19 led to the German-owned business reviewing its global operations and deciding to exit the market here and across the Tasman. At the time, Bauer owned approximately 70% of the magazine market in New Zealand. The decision sent shockwaves through the industry, and led to the sale of the company's assets to various new owners. A number of Bauer's most successful Australian and New Zealand titles such as the Listener, New Zealand Woman's Weekly, Woman's Day and Kia Ora were sold to Sydney-based Mercury Capital, which rebranded the company as Are Media. The transaction was estimated to cost between $44-54 million and came just five years after Bauer paid $572m for ACP Magazines. Now, five years on from the purchase, the portfolio is once again up for sale. The decision to sell Are Media was confirmed in an email sent to staff members earlier this week from chief executive Jane Huxley: 'After careful consideration, Mercury and our Board have decided it's time to begin the process of finding a new owner for the Are Media Group.' Are Media was part of Mercury's $600m fund, which includes the likes of ticketing and event promotion and technology company TEG. It is one of four funds managed by the company, with the total amount under management by Mercury Capital amounting to approximately $1.3 billion. While it is common practice for equity firms such as Mercury Capital to purchase these types of investments, implement a lean management approach, and then sell quickly, Mercury has held Are Media for around five years. 'This decision comes from a place of strength and optimism. We've built incredibly strong foundations, and now it's time to take the next step,' Huxley told staff. Although the titles have retained a loyal following, declining circulation numbers and ongoing battles with advertising spend shifting to social and digital platforms has been an issue for the business – and indeed the industry as a whole. However, the Australian media market is faring slightly better than New Zealand, primarily due to Australia's larger population and more diversified economy. It is unknown if Mercury Capital intends to split the New Zealand assets from the Australian titles or sell them as a whole. If the assets are split, New Zealand's largest multimedia company NZME could be a frontrunner for the purchase of the New Zealand titles. The New Zealand Listener's online presence and subscriptions are currently managed by NZME's subsidiary the New Zealand Herald. The Listener magazine remains the country's second-most popular magazine, behind only to AA Directions. Last year, the Listener increased its readership to 220,000, up 2,000 compared from 12 months earlier. NZ Woman's Day was third and Kia Ora in fourth, with readership increasing by 14,000 to 145,000 and by 12,000 to 137,000 respectively. The sale will be led by KPMG, and follows a recent announcement of a strategic partnership between Are Media and United States publishers Dotdash Meredith. 'I know that announcements like this can create uncertainty, and that's completely normal,' the email read. 'We've built strong foundations over the five years, and now it's time to take the next step. In the meantime, we are focussed on business as usual.'
