Author: Business Enquirer
There are moments when entire industries find themselves standing at a crossroads. Not because disruption is arriving, but because it has already arrived. The challenge is no longer predicting change. It is deciding how to respond to it. This edition is shaped by businesses, leaders and sectors navigating that reality, balancing innovation with execution and ambition with accountability. At the centre of this issue sits our Pharma Special 2026, a sector-wide exploration of one of the most consequential industries in the global economy. Through features with organisations including Curium Pharma, PlasmaGen, PharmaBlock, ZETA, GSK and Merck, alongside insights from industry…
As electric vehicle adoption accelerates around the world, the conversation surrounding charging infrastructure has largely centred on connectivity. Faster networks, smarter software and greater visibility have become the industry’s default answers to improving reliability. Yet for Xeal Energy, the future of EV charging lies in asking a very different question. What if charging infrastructure didn’t need connectivity at all? Rather than making chargers increasingly dependent on networks, servers and cloud communication, Xeal has built its Helix Computing™ Platform around a fundamentally different principle. The company’s technology is designed to operate independently, ensuring that charging continues regardless of network outages, poor…
Few destinations capture the essence of the English countryside quite like the Cotswolds. With its honey-coloured stone villages, rolling landscapes and timeless market towns, the region has long been synonymous with understated luxury and rural charm. Yet even within one of England’s most desirable destinations, certain places manage to stand apart. The Vaults at Stow is one of them. Occupying a beautifully restored Georgian banking hall overlooking the historic market square of Stow-on-the-Wold, this boutique collection of luxury apartments offers guests something increasingly rare in modern travel, a stay that feels both deeply connected to its heritage and effortlessly contemporary.…
There are very few brands in the world that transcend the category they were built in. Most companies sell products. Some sell convenience. Only a select few become part of culture itself. KFC belongs firmly within that group. For generations, the brand has represented far more than fried chicken. Comfort, indulgence, familiarity and shared moments have shaped its identity across markets worldwide. Yet even global icons face the same challenge confronting every major consumer brand today: how do you remain culturally relevant in a world that is evolving faster than ever before? The answer, according to KFC, may come in…
There are few names in football retail as recognisable as Pro. What began as a specialist destination for football equipment has evolved into one of the most influential brands in the modern football landscape, building its reputation on expertise, authenticity and an unwavering connection to the game. In an increasingly crowded marketplace, where football products are available from countless retailers and global ecommerce platforms, Pro has managed to stand apart. Its success has never been driven purely by scale or aggressive discounting. Instead, the company has built its position through credibility, product knowledge and a deep understanding of football culture.…
Canary Riverside Plaza, Vignette Collection by IHG marks the brand’s debut in the capital as it continues UK&I momentum London’s luxury hospitality landscape is set to welcome a significant new addition as IHG Hotels & Resorts prepares to introduce its Vignette Collection brand to the capital for the very first time. In partnership with Yianis Group, IHG has announced the signing of Canary Riverside Plaza, Vignette Collection by IHG, marking not only the brand’s debut in London but also IHG’s first property within Canary Wharf, one of the city’s most influential business and commercial districts. Scheduled to open in summer…
Few events in the global yachting calendar capture the spirit of luxury charter quite like the Mediterranean Yacht Show. Each spring, the historic waterfront of Nafplio becomes the meeting point for some of the world’s most impressive yachts, accomplished crews and leading charter professionals, creating a showcase that goes far beyond the vessels themselves. From 2–6 May, the 11th edition of MEDYS once again demonstrated why it remains one of the industry’s most influential gatherings. For IYC, the event represented an opportunity not only to display an exceptional fleet but also to showcase the people, creativity and experiences that define…
In pharmaceuticals, trust is not built through marketing campaigns or corporate messaging. It is built through consistency, accountability and the confidence that every medicine reaching a patient has been produced responsibly. For STADA, that same philosophy now extends beyond product quality and regulatory compliance. It is increasingly shaping how the company approaches sustainability, procurement and supply chain transparency. Rather than treating ESG as a standalone initiative, STADA has embedded sustainability directly into the operational framework of the business. The result is an approach that places accountability where decisions are made, transforming sustainability from a reporting exercise into a business discipline.…
At first glance, it sounds like one of the world’s strangest trade stories. Saudi Arabia, home to vast deserts stretching across much of the Arabian Peninsula, imports sand from countries such as Australia to support its construction industry. How can a nation surrounded by seemingly endless sand need to buy more from abroad? The answer lies in a fascinating combination of geology, engineering and one of the largest construction booms in modern history. As Saudi Arabia accelerates projects such as NEOM, The Line, Qiddiya and the Red Sea Project, demand for construction materials continues to rise. The challenge is that…
The race to decarbonise aviation has produced countless innovations, from sustainable aviation fuels and hydrogen propulsion to battery-powered aircraft. Yet one of the biggest obstacles remains the same: how do you generate enough power for flight without adding too much weight? Researchers at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow may have taken an important step towards solving that problem with the successful demonstration of a 100kW fully superconducting aviation motor, a breakthrough that could help pave the way for the next generation of electric and hydrogen-electric aircraft. Why Weight Matters in Electric Aviation Unlike cars, aircraft face an unforgiving challenge.…