New candy stores are popping up across NYC. Why?
With US consumer confidence at historic lows, it's a tough time for retailers across the country. But in and around New York City one niche sector is expanding â candy stores.
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Mike Ashley's Frasers offers £1.73bn to buy all of Hugo Boss
Businessman Mike Ashley's Frasers Group has made a takeover offer for German fashion brand Hugo Boss.
Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield?
I've come to an industrial space in a tech-heavy area of San Francisco expecting to see a menacing humanoid robot solider doing something combat-like: the future of land-based warfare, perhaps.
Spain's visitor numbers hit new highs as tourists avoid Middle East
From the rooftop terrace of a hotel, Fede Fuster looks out across Benidorm, at the nearby high-rise buildings and the town's famous, sweeping beach.
How the High Street became a window on our political instability
For a number of years, people around Britain have spoken of what they perceived to be "dodgy shops" on their High Street. To many, it seemed new businesses were popping up that had little obvious purpose or, in many cas…
The ancient trick making food waste useful and tasty
Vayu Hill-Maini's lab has created a new cheese, or at least something that tastes like cheese, but is actually made from food waste.
The ancient trick making food waste useful and tasty
Vayu Hill-Maini's lab has created a new cheese, or at least something that tastes like cheese, but is actually made from food waste.
'By the grace of God': Miners dig on as lab-grown diamonds change market
The rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds has caused a big fall in the price of the mined gems. In the West African nation of Sierra Leone the country's biggest diamond mine has closed.
'By the grace of God': Miners dig on as lab-grown diamonds change market
The rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds has caused a big fall in the price of the mined gems. In the West African nation of Sierra Leone the country's biggest diamond mine has closed.
How 'confused' AI rollout hurts firms and baffles staff
When AI engineer Malcolm was working at a data analysis firm, executives wanted to use generative AI to categorise the customer database into a range of personas.
How 'confused' AI rollout hurts firms and baffles staff
When AI engineer Malcolm was working at a data analysis firm, executives wanted to use generative AI to categorise the customer database into a range of personas.
Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices
The fiery flavouring is a staple of dining tables regionwide, the obligatory accompaniment for everything from rice and peas, to curries and stews.
Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices
The fiery flavouring is a staple of dining tables regionwide, the obligatory accompaniment for everything from rice and peas, to curries and stews.
Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW
For the first time, BMW will use humanoid robots for car manufacturing in Europe.
The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil
It's 9am at Kew Bridge in west London, and tourists, runners and dog walkers are queuing up at the Dear Coco vintage Italian coffee cart.
Is 'out of control' US tipping culture spreading overseas?
The debate about tipping culture in the US has reignited in recent years, with social media posts about waiting staff angry that they haven't been left enough money going viral. Is this increased pressure to tip, and to…
The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard
Ashoka Shivareddy comes from a family of farmers, but it was hard to make a living in their drought-prone district of Kolar in southern India.
Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control
Back in March, an email landed in my inbox from Irish airline Ryanair asking me if I was ready for my "next Moroccan adventure".
'Six eggs used to be £1' - why everyday essentials cost so much more now
And we've all noticed when we get to the checkout the total is higher now than it used to be - even when we've left luxuries like wine or biscuits on the shelf.
Love factually: Dating start-ups promise to cut the cheats
The self-confessed military history geek was on a trip with fellow enthusiasts and realised a big flaw in online dating apps. They didn't cater for the people peering over the rim of the trench with her.
The fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beaches
On the small Caribbean island of Barbuda, the Pink Sands Beach Bar played host to locals - and the occasional tourist - for more than 20 years.
Robo-top: The machines that could make your next t-shirt
They assemble cars, perform surgery and even handle cargo at airports. But give most robots a needle and thread, and they would probably come undone.
Why does Amazon have no Western rivals?
Vitamins, repair tape and a jar of mango chutney - just some of what my household bought last month via Amazon's sprawling online shopping platform.
The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages
Step on to the tarmac at any major airport around the world, and you'll notice an unmistakable smell. A slightly sweet, oily scent, redolent of old workshops or antique paraffin lamps. It is as much part of the travelli…