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Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Stacey Solomon's pink midi dress is the perfect pick for a day at the races
Stacey Solomon wowed fans as she attended an event in a stunning pale pink midi dress from Club L London, and it's the perfect pick if you've got a day at the races pending There's nothing better than a summer soiree, and the best events need something a little special to mark the occasion. Whether you've got a day at the races, a summer wedding or a launch event like Stacey Solomon had this week, it's the perfect opportunity to dress up and feel your best. For her Airwick event, Stacey looked stunning in Club L London's Parina Pink Strappy Volume-Hem Midi Dress, and everything from its fit and flare shape to its pastel pink colour made it the perfect pick for formal summer occasions. Stacey's exact dress is still available to shop for £110, with her pink version still in stock as well as 11 other colours and prints to choose from. Stacey shared some snaps on her Instagram stories and was tagged in several photos on Instagram, including one of her and influencer Fatima Flatt together which showed off her gorgeous pink dress. Stacey even shared a video of herself post-event back at Pickle Cottage tending to her chickens and ducks whilst still wearing the dress – if that doesn't convince us of how comfortable it is, nothing will! Stacey's Parina Pink Midi Dress manages to be both tailored and flowing, with a fitted bodice that features a flattering and supportive square neckline, with wide shoulder straps. After nipping in at the waist, the dress then flares out into a flowing pleated midi skirt, with the whole dress made from a scuba crepe that helps smooth your figure. If you're looking for similar styles to Stacey's dress that are a little easier on your bank balance, we spotted two bargain alternatives. Abercrombie & Fitch has slashed the price of its £72 Mixed Fabric Bubble Hem Midi Dress to £49.99, and it comes in sizes XXS to XL and is available in petite, regular and tall lengths to get a perfect fit. It has a slightly more laidback look to Stacey's with a stretch cotton bodice and stiff poplin midi skirt. Meanwhile at Cider the Linen-Blend Square Neck Ruffle Midi Dress is just £29 and has a more structured corset-style body and voluminous midi skirt. However if Stacey's dress has caught your eye, you can pick it up in sizes six to 16 with Club L London's website suggesting that it runs big and to take a size down to get the perfect fit. The Parina Pink Midi Dress also has stretch to it thanks to the scuba crepe fabric, so it'll hug your curves and be comfortable enough to wear all day (and night).
Time Business News
5 days ago
- Business
- Time Business News
How Shoppers Are Decoding Courier Alerts: Amid Delivery Drama in 2025
It's 2025, and while online shopping continues to grow, one thing remains a common challenge—understanding courier alerts. Whether you're waiting for clothes, electronics, or groceries, modern shoppers are faced with a variety of messages during the delivery process. These alerts are meant to help, but often they just create confusion. This article explores how today's shoppers are interpreting these alerts, reacting to common issues, and becoming more informed in managing delivery drama. With advanced tracking systems in place, nearly every package now comes with real-time updates. Apps and websites send constant notifications with phrases like 'in transit,' 'out for delivery,' 'held at facility,' or 'shipment on hold.' While these updates are helpful in theory, many shoppers find them vague or misleading. For instance, 'in transit' could mean the package is stuck in a depot for two days, while 'delivered' might mean it was left at your neighbour's door without notice. The growing number of courier messages has created a new kind of stress for consumers—especially when the alerts change suddenly or don't update at all. For clearer expectations, beneficial Cider shipping guide helps to explain how the brand's deliveries typically work and what each status actually means. A frequent alert seen by shoppers today is 'shipment on hold.' This status usually appears when a courier temporarily pauses the movement of your parcel. It might be due to a customs check, missing documentation, payment issues, or sorting delays at the warehouse. Instead of panicking, more shoppers are taking time to understand what this means. A detailed explanation like this one on what happens when a shipment is on hold helps clarify the next steps. Learning why a delay occurs gives buyers confidence and helps them decide whether to contact the courier or just wait. The online shopping market in 2025 is global. People order items from websites in different countries, meaning parcels pass through multiple hands. This leads to mixed tracking systems where updates come from couriers in various regions, each using different language. A term like 'in dispatch' might mean the item has left the local seller's warehouse—or it could still be sitting there, waiting for pickup. Many shoppers are now comparing updates on third-party tracking apps and courier websites to make better sense of what's happening. By becoming familiar with the most common terms used across couriers, consumers can stay informed and avoid unnecessary frustration. With so many shoppers dealing with delivery delays, forums and social media platforms are now full of advice from fellow buyers. In 2025, people often turn to Reddit, Facebook groups, or TikTok for real-time feedback about courier updates. If someone sees a 'missent' alert, they're likely to find stories from others who've seen the same. Many share how their parcels were misrouted and later corrected within 24–48 hours. These shared experiences help demystify the alerts and build a sense of calm during the wait. With millions of parcels in motion each day, courier companies are now working to improve how they communicate. Many couriers in 2025 have started offering explanations directly in their apps, adding extra details like estimated resolution time or reasons for delays. Some apps now notify you not just about 'out for delivery' status, but also show how many stops the driver has left. Others send apology messages for delays or offer real-time support through chatbots and human agents. This shift has made it easier for users to trust the process and feel connected, even when things go wrong—just like referring to an Ulta timing guide helps shoppers plan their trip with more confidence. Delivery drama is part of the modern shopping experience, but it doesn't have to take over your day. Here are a few ways shoppers are staying smart about it: Track your order once or twice a day rather than checking every hour. Sign up for delivery alerts from the courier, not just the shopping platform. Take screenshots of updates for record-keeping in case you need to make a claim. Keep your order number handy for quick support requests. Instead of reacting emotionally to every status change, informed shoppers are learning to wait, contact support at the right time, and stay calm until the parcel arrives. The shopping journey doesn't end at checkout—it continues through the delivery phase. And in 2025, understanding courier alerts has become an important part of the process. Shoppers are learning to decode terms like 'shipment on hold,' 'in dispatch,' or 'missent' through experience and shared knowledge. As courier companies improve their systems and communication tools, the gap between alerts and actual delivery is slowly closing. For now, knowing what these messages mean and how to respond is the best way to handle the ever-changing world of package tracking. With a bit of patience and the right information, delivery drama doesn't have to ruin your online shopping joy. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
Associated Press
04-06-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Amalgamated Bank Joins Nearly $1 Billion Aggregate Financing with Greenbacker's 674 MW Cider Solar Farm, Powering New York's Largest Solar Project to Date
NEW YORK, June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amalgamated Bank, a subsidiary of Amalgamated Financial Corp. (Nasdaq: AMAL), today announced the successful closing of a $15 million commitment as part of a nearly $1 billion aggregate financing to support the construction and operation of Greenbacker Renewable Energy Company LLC's ('Greenbacker') utility-scale 674 MWdc (megawatts of direct current) 'Cider' solar farm, the largest solar project in New York State. Cider is located on approximately 2,500 acres in Genesee County, New York, the state where both Greenbacker and Amalgamated Bank are headquartered. Greenbacker broke ground on the solar project—its largest to date—in late 2024, and commenced major construction activities at the site in spring 2025. 'The Cider project and associated financing, including the new partnership with Amalgamated Bank, underscores Greenbacker's commitment to building a more resilient energy system in New York,' said Carl Weatherley-White, Greenbacker's interim Chief Financial Officer. 'Together we are driving forward a sustainable future that delivers affordable, homegrown, clean power and meaningful economic benefits to local communities.' Cider's construction is expected to support hundreds of clean energy jobs. The project is slated to enter commercial operation by the end of 2026, when it is projected to generate enough clean electricity to power over 120,000 New York homes annually. 'We are proud to partner with Greenbacker on the Cider project, a landmark achievement for renewable energy in New York,' said Sam Brown, Chief Banking Officer at Amalgamated Bank. 'This project stands as a testament to our collective mission to deliver impactful, scalable clean energy solutions. Additionally, Greenbacker's dedication to partnering with local organized labor further underscores our unwavering support for unions and our commitment to fostering strong, sustainable communities.' Greenbacker's portfolio has produced over 12 million megawatt - hours of clean energy and abated more than 8 million metric tons of carbon since 2016, reinforcing its commitment to energy transition investments across the country. About Greenbacker Renewable Energy Company Greenbacker Renewable Energy Company LLC is a publicly reporting, non-traded limited liability sustainable infrastructure company that both acquires and manages income-producing renewable energy and other energy-related businesses, including solar and wind farms, and provides asset management services to other renewable energy investment vehicles. We seek to acquire and operate high-quality projects that sell clean power under long-term contracts to high-creditworthy counterparties such as utilities, municipalities, and corporations. We are long-term owner-operators, who strive to be good stewards of the land and responsible members of the communities in which we operate. Greenbacker conducts its asset management business through its wholly owned subsidiary, Greenbacker Capital Management, LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. We believe our focus on power production and asset management creates value that we can then pass on to our shareholders—while facilitating the transition toward a clean energy future. For more information, please visit About Amalgamated Bank: Amalgamated Bank, the wholly owned banking subsidiary of Amalgamated Financial Corp. (Nasdaq: AMAL), is a mission-driven New York-based full-service commercial bank and a chartered trust company with a combined network branches in New York City, Washington D.C., San Francisco, and Boston. Amalgamated Bank provides commercial and retail banking products, investment management and trust and custody services, and lending services. Since their founding in 1923, Amalgamated Bank is diligent in fulfilling their mission to be America's socially responsible bank, empowering organizations and individuals to advance positive change. The businesses that Amalgamated Bank focus' on are generally mission aligned with our core values, including sustainable companies, clean energy, nonprofits, and B Corporations. Media Contacts: Chris Larson Media Communications Greenbacker 646.569.9532 [email protected] Ayele Ajavon Head of Communication Amalgamated Bank 929.979.5811 [email protected]
Times
31-05-2025
- General
- Times
Bristol Bears book semi-final against Bath after hammering Harlequins
Just a regal afternoon from Bristol Bears, one in which a monster crowd at Ashton Gate positively revelled. After the game, we were led to believe via a song that cider would be downed in the biggest rugby city in Britain. Bristol will play away against Bath on Friday in the play-off semi-finals and the Recreation Ground is nowhere remotely big enough to accommodate those who would want to go. Such is the rivalry and the intensity for rugby in the West Country that a 50,000 capacity may not be enough either. We all know that Bristol have their daft moments, that occasionally their defence lets them down and here again on Saturday they did throw the odd speculative pass and made the odd error simply through their joyous tendencies to attack with every ball that comes back.
The Independent
28-05-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Profits recover at Magners maker C&C Group
Beer and cider maker C&C Group has seen profits rebound after progressing with turnaround plans. The company, which makes Magners and Tennent's, saw shares lift higher on Wednesday as a result. C&C reported a group operating profit of 45.8 million euro (£38.5 million) for the year to February 28, recovering from a 84.4 million euro (£70.9 million) loss a year earlier. The group said this was driven by its renewed growth strategy, after criticism from some investors over its performance in recent years. Bosses said the company are 'focusing on the basics' as part of this, with plans for further investment in its core brands and by simplifying processes and making operations more efficient. C&C said its efficiency drive has seen it close, or start the process to close, five depots in order to streamline its distribution network. The group said it is also looking to simplify its corporate structure by heavily reducing the group's roughly 30 separate legal entities. It came as the company reported net revenues of 1.66 billion euro (£1.4 billion) for the past year. This represented a marginal improvement on the previous year, despite poor weather last summer weighing down on demand for cider. Roger White, who took over as boss of the firm earlier this year, was optimistic for the rest of the year amid increased investment. He said: 'Looking ahead, year to date trading is encouraging. 'With the key summer trading period ahead, we are executing our plans for the year, supporting our customers, investing in innovation and brand-building, people, and systems, whilst continuing to simplify the business and control costs. 'We remain focused on building a solid platform from which we can maximise the potential of the group. 'We are developing plans to grow sustainably whilst delivering on our financial targets, creating increased long-term shareholder value.'
