By Dr Matthew Lyons, City-REDI July saw Ozzy the giant mechanical bull and symbol of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games unveiled in Birmingham New Street. The buzz about the station was high and served as a reminder of the success of last year’s Games. Almost at the same time we saw Victoria, Australia the planned … Continue reading “Why are the Commonwealth Games struggling to find hosts?”
Author: Guest editor
How the scars of past wars continue to shape UK society
By Edward Pinchbeck (University of Birmingham), Dr Felipe Carozzi (London School of Economics) and Dr Luca Repetto (Uppsala University) The two world wars of the early 20th century are an indelible part of Britain’s public consciousness, cultural identity, and shared memory. One way in which past wars endure in social and political discourse is through commemorative … Continue reading “How the scars of past wars continue to shape UK society”
Supermarkets are under fire for rising food costs, is there any sign of prices falling?
By Dr Sarah Montano and Dr Inci Toral Department of Marketing We have all seen and felt the rising costs of groceries in our wallets. It has felt like every time we have been to the supermarket that prices have jumped once again. This steep rise in prices has concerned the Government, and so recently … Continue reading “Supermarkets are under fire for rising food costs, is there any sign of prices falling?”
Necessity is the mother of invention – Women as Retail Pioneers and Innovators
By Dr Sarah Montano and Dr Inci Toral Department of Marketing, University of Birmingham Kybele, the mother of Earth, is one of the most ancient goddesses still celebrated in many cultures, although she might have different names and powers. Even today in most cultures, people celebrate the arrival of spring (Kybele’s awakening) as it is … Continue reading “Necessity is the mother of invention – Women as Retail Pioneers and Innovators”