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BBC News
03-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
The Forum project in Gloucester behind schedule, council says
A £107m regeneration project has faced unexpected "teething problems" and will open later than anticipated, a city council has said. The Forum, part of Gloucester's King's Quarter development, is designed to provide 135,000 sq ft (12,500 sq m) of office space, retail space, restaurants, a Hotel Indigo, rooftop bar, and multi-storey car invited to the site in October were told The Forum was "nearing completion". But Declan Wilson, Gloucester City Council's deputy leader and resources cabinet member, told Monday's overview and scrutiny committee meeting the development was now "behind schedule". City leaders have not said what has caused the delay. According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, the new landmark is considered key to Gloucester's regeneration and the project is being driven by the council and developer Reef Monday's meeting, chairman Andrew Gravells asked about the financial situation of The Forum. "Is it working out as it was expected to, in terms of financial contributions and developer contributions?" he Wilson confirmed there had been issues with the project. "All I can say about that is it's behind schedule which is causing us a problem," he said."But as regards lettings etc, it's going better than expected. It's like all big projects. They are never quite complete to the date you are expecting to."As regards The Forum itself, we would have liked to have been able to be in a position to open it sooner than will be the case. "There are teething problems." Mr Wilson added he was did not know how much more he could say about the Gravells wanted to ask another question but was unsure if he was allowed monitoring officer asked what it was and whether it was commercially sensitive and Mr Gravells said he was advised to ask his question in writing."The word is snagging. I think I can say that," Mr Wilson said.
Straits Times
01-07-2025
- Business
- Straits Times
RWS' green and sustainable mall Weave opens to public on July 1
The three-storey development, billed by Resorts World Sentosa as a lifestyle and community enclave, spans 20,000 sq m and houses almost 40 tenants. PHOTO: RESORTS WORLD SENTOSA RWS' green and sustainable mall Weave opens to public on July 1 SINGAPORE – Resorts World Sentosa's (RWS) biophilic mall, Weave, has opened its doors to visitors on July 1. The three-storey development, billed by the integrated resort as a lifestyle and community enclave, spans 20,000 sq m and houses almost 40 tenants. Not all tenants have moved in, but some seven food and beverage (F&B) outlets are already operational, including Middle Eastern eatery WeWa, Chinese tea chain Chagee and Taiwanese restaurant Din Tai Fung. Other stores to look out for include a flagship outlet for sportswear brand Adidas and two F&B concepts by Michelin-starred French chef Paul Pairet: French bistro Moutarde and ice-cream parlour Sundae Royale. These will open in the third quarter of 2025. Pairet's compatriot, renowned pasty chef Pierre Herme, opens his first Singapore outpost at Weave with a two-storey outlet on Aug 1. Local brands, opening later in the year, will also be represented, including kidswear label Le Petit Society and traditional snack shop Old Seng Choong, which is slated to launch its first open-concept bakery. 'Weave represents a pivotal milestone in our RWS 2.0 transformation journey as we reimagine how guests experience luxury and leisure in one seamless environment,' said Ms Lam Xue Ying, vice-president of Singapore Oceanarium and Destination Experience for RWS, in a press s tatement. She added that it is a space designed to inspire ease and exploration. The mall will be situated next to Universal Studios Singapore and Singapore Oceanarium, taking over the space occupied by RWS' original shopping area, The Forum. Weave was designed by international architectural firm Benoy and landscape architects from local landscaping firm ICN Design. It was envisioned to be a green destination in multiple ways – featuring actual greenery throughout via green walls and shrubbery-lined walkways, while also incorporating sustainable infrastructure. An artist's impression of Weave, envisioned as a green destination in multiple ways, including shrubbery-lined walkways. PHOTO: RESORTS WORLD SENTOSA For instance, the original ethylene tetrafluoroethylene roofing of The Forum has been enhanced for Weave so it deflects more heat and further reduces temperature increases due to ambient sunlight. Additionally, Weave will make use of the cold water by-product generated by the hot water usage in RWS' hotels to cool the air that feeds into the mall. Weave, named after the weave pattern in the architecture, is part of a larger development plan at RWS. Weave mall takes over the space occupied by RWS' original shopping area, The Forum. PHOTO: RESORTS WORLD SENTOSA In November 2024, RWS' holding company, Genting Singapore, held a ground-breaking ceremony for its up-and-coming waterfront development at RWS, slated for completion by 2030. The $6.8 billion project adds more than 164,000 sq m to RWS, including plans to build a Super Nintendo World in Universal Studios Singapore. An 88m-high experiential 'mountain trail' and two more hotels with 700 rooms in total are also part of the development. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Daily Mail
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Addison Rae announces Australian shows ahead of global tour but not all fans are happy
Hot on the heels of her anticipated debut album, US pop star Addison Rae has revealed she's headed Down Under later this year. The Diet Pepsi hitmaker, 24, has included a whistle-stop Australian run, this November, on her global Addison tour. Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, Addison shared a string of dates that will see her kick off the tour in Dublin before heading across Europe and the US. The Tik Tok star-turned-tunesmith will then round out the tour with three Australian shows - Melbourne 's The Forum on Tuesday November 11, the Fortitude Music Hall in Brisbane on Friday, November 14 and Sydney 's Enmore Theatre on Monday, November 17 'The Addison tour is really real,' she excitedly captioned the announcement. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'I can't believe I get to sing and dance for you (and with you) this Fall. Are you coming?' The announcement sent Australian fans into a frenzy, with many issuing their excitement over on promoter Frontier Touring's Instagram. 'A good way to start the day isn't it?' one quipped, while another offered a similar: 'Best news.' They weren't all happy campers however with a few young Addison Rae fans unhappy with the lack of under 18's shows. 'Coooolllll now make Brisbane all ages pls,' one wrote and another jumped in with: 'WHY IS BRISBANE 18+?' Yet another posted: 'Please make Melbourne all ages or add an all ages show.' Fans will have to get in quick, with the Frontier member presale for all shows kicking off from 10am on Thursday, June 19. General on sale begins at 10am on Friday, June 20. The announcement comes hot on the heels of Addison's self-titled debut album, which dropped earlier this month. Thanks to such viral hits as Diet Pepsi, Aquamarine, and Headphones On, the album has nabbed a number four slot on the Billboard 200, and a number two spot on the Australian ARIA charts. She also recently discussed dropping the second half of her name for the mononymous album Addison. Appearing on Quen Blackwell's YouTube series Feeding Starving Celebrities last week, she admitted that she's 'moved past' the Addison Rae moniker. Quen offered: 'I like the fact that you are changing your stage name and taking off the Rae. Is that something you've talked about?' The Louisiana-bred artist noted she hasn't spoken at length about her name switch, adding, 'But I said it in an interview, I was just like, "Oh, I think I've grown past just being called Addison Rae." And then the album being named Addison kind of was a tie-in for that.' She elaborated, 'Whoever knows me as Addison Rae and knew me as Addison Rae will always know me as that anyways.' Addison continued: 'I just am tired of also signing Addison Rae. It's really long.' 'I just would rather sign Addison,' she confessed with a laugh. 'And then I was like, "Yeah, it just makes more sense because it's going back to the roots, really."' The songstress then pointed out, 'But I know you're going to put Addison Rae on the title [of the YouTube video],' prompting Blackwell to mischievously side-eye the camera. The star also chatted about dropping the latter half of her stage name during an interview with Zane Lowe. 'If you got introduced to me as Addison Rae, as most people did, I think you will always know me as that. 'But I think for me and what making music is doing, for just my own soul and heart, is bringing me back to the core of everything. 'Addison Rae, yes, is a part of me and that will always be a part of who I am. There are element of me that are obviously Addison Rae and encapsulate what people have created as who Addison Rae is,' the blonde beauty stated.
Int'l Business Times
10-06-2025
- Business
- Int'l Business Times
The Smart Way to Plan a Corporate Milestone Anniversary According to Executives Who've Done It Successfully
For most companies, milestone anniversaries are more than just celebrations. They're moments of reflection, reinvention, and renewed connection with employees, customers, stakeholders, and the company's own history and future direction. But planning an anniversary that's both impactful and memorable is no small feat. That's where the real challenge begins. Just ask Shellie Frey, former Vice President and Chief Branding and Communications Officer of Golden State Foods. " Lisa Alonge , founder of Anniversary University ® , actually reached out to us two years in advance of our 75th anniversary," Frey recalls. "At the time, I was leading branding and communications, and COVID had just hit. We ended up doing what I think was Lisa's first virtual Anniversary University ® Forum after years of a live event in NYC. It was a lifeline." This brand was heading into its 75th year, and though the company had celebrated its 60th Anniversary, Frey knew the 75th had to be more robust. "We had instincts and a vision," she says, "but Anniversary University ® gave us the roadmap." Frey, like many leaders, had access to Lisa's Anniversary planning playbook, an extensive video library, and the Anniversary University® Forum. "The Forum was incredible. It brought together experts and leaders who had already been through these milestones. We got to hear real case studies, including what they did, how they budgeted, what worked, and even what didn't," Frey says. "Even with our own plans in place, it became a checklist, a reference, a way to make sure we didn't miss anything. And most importantly, it inspired us to think not just about celebrating the past, but using the anniversary to catapult the company forward." That idea of looking forward, not just back, became a core theme for Frey's team. "Lisa encouraged us to think about how an anniversary could spark forward momentum, not just nostalgia. She helped us define measurable goals and gave us tools to budget effectively, which is critical when you're working across departments and managing executive approvals," Frey states. What stood out the most for Frey? "Lisa herself. She's not just a consultant. She's a goldmine. The anniversary planning playbook and video library, the website, The Forum, her expertise—it's all there. But Lisa also makes herself available in a way most advisors don't. She's your on-call sounding board, 24/7. You feel like you have a real partner in this process. It saved us time, saved us money, and ultimately elevated the quality of everything we did," Frey remarks. That level of partnership left an impression on Laura Hollingsworth, too, who was the Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of the Opry Entertainment Group, when she first heard about Anniversary University®. "Somebody mentioned Lisa to me in passing, and I said, 'No, I've never heard of her.' But once I looked into it, it was like discovering a whole new world of insight," Hollingsworth says. For Hollingsworth, the biggest challenge wasn't ideas; it was how to organize and prioritize them. "We were a company full of great ideas," she says. "But what Anniversary University ® helped us do was hone in on the ones that mattered most. It gave us the structure to filter what would actually make an impact." Early in the planning process, Hollingsworth and a small team immersed themselves in a full day-and-a-half of Lisa's virtual Anniversary Forum. "We took pages of notes," she says. "And what was just as valuable as the successes were the stories of what didn't work. People were candid, and that honesty helped us avoid a lot of missteps." Anniversary University® Helping Clients Celebrate Milestones Anniversary University® The real game-changer for Hollingsworth was Lisa's planning playbook. "It wasn't even published when Lisa first told me about it, and I remember saying, 'I need that the moment it's available.' And when it arrived, I was blown away. We used it cover to cover. It was comprehensive, practical, and it helped us not only think about the big picture but also execute every small detail," Hollingsworth shares. More than anything, Hollingsworth remembers Lisa's personal involvement. "She was so engaged from day one, calling, emailing, and following up," Hollingsworth says. "It wasn't a transactional relationship. Lisa was ideating with us, checking in, and offering new resources. She exceeded expectations in every way." For Kara Calderon, Head of Sustainability & Community Engagement at Reynolds American Inc., the journey began with a forwarded email from her boss, an introduction to Anniversary University® from Lisa. "I signed up for one of her Forums and just hearing people speak about their experiences was incredibly helpful," she says. Calderon recalls Lisa talking about needing to know one's 'why.' This is one of the early insights from Anniversary University® that stuck with her the most. Calderon states: "Why are you celebrating this anniversary? What's the story you're telling? That clarity became the foundation for our every decision. Our why never changed, even when timelines shifted and budgets flexed. Lisa helped us anchor to that purpose." She faced the common challenge of balancing anniversary planning with day-to-day responsibilities. But what really set Lisa apart, says Calderon, was her proactive support. "She didn't just send a book and disappear. She checked in. She'd email or call and say, 'Hey, how's it going? Are you stuck? Do you need a resource?' And often, it was exactly what I didn't realize I needed at that moment. It gave me the chance to step back and recalibrate," Calderon states. For Calderon, the most valuable aspect of Anniversary University® was the combination of structure and inspiration. "You don't have to reinvent the wheel unless you want to," she says. "Lisa has built a network of professionals who do this well, and you get access to all of that. Her inquisitive nature pushes your thinking. You'll hear something and go, 'Oh, I hadn't considered that. Maybe I can adapt to it.' It absolutely expanded our vision of what this anniversary could be." In the end, each of these clients arrived at the same conclusion: Anniversary University® isn't just a toolkit. It's a transformational resource. And Lisa is the secret weapon behind it. Whether planning a 25th anniversary, a 200th, or anything in between, and whether it's three years away or just around the corner, these leaders all say the same thing: Start with Lisa. As Frey puts it, "Partnering with Anniversary University ® was one of the best decisions we made. If you want a successful benchmark anniversary, this is the place to go."
Courier-Mail
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Courier-Mail
‘Black-listed': Anastacia reveals the moment she realised she'd never achieve success in America
Don't miss out on the headlines from Music. Followed categories will be added to My News. Anastacia has one of the most recognisable voices in the music industry, but heartbreakingly an entire continent never got the chance to experience it. Breaking out in the early 2000s with iconic banger I'm Outta Love, Anastacia quickly became one of the biggest pop stars in the world and she's enjoyed success ever since, and will soon be bringing her sell out NTK25 tour down under. But one place the American's tour won't be visiting is North America, and it's all because record label politics meant that one of the biggest music industry markets on earth never got the chance to get to know Anastacia's vocal talents. 'I'm at that age where I'm fine with what I've got. My resume is beautiful and I'm proud of it,' the feisty singer told 'At the beginning, I felt like what's wrong with me, because I didn't know the reason why.' Anastacia. Picture: Jason Edwards As she prepared to go into the promotional tour for her second record, Anastacia finally realised the incredible success she was experiencing around the world was never going to happen in her home country. 'Then I kind of got an idea of what happened between the radio station and the record company, that it was like a power struggle thing,' she continued. 'And the radio stations made you. The record company made the radio station upset and I was the black-listed name.' 'So it wasn't that I was this rejected artist in America. It was like, they never actually knew me.' She'll be playing four shows later this year in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Picture:. While she was never given the chance to show off her talents in the US, thankfully the rest of the world immediately embraced her powerhouse vocals and ear for a banger. After performing to sell out crowds in Europe, Anastacia has announced that she's bringing her latest tour to Australia later this year. She'll be performing in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney in September, with just a handful of tickets left remaining for fans to snap up ahead of the shows. Anastacia's Not That Kind 25 tour starts at The Forum in Melbourne on September 24, before heading to the Coliseum Theatre in Western Sydney on September 26, the Sydney's Enmore Theatre on September 27, before a final show at Brisbane's Eatons Hill Hotel on September 29. Tickets are available here. Originally published as 'Black-listed': Anastacia reveals the moment she realised she'd never achieve success in America
