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We tell the hidden stories of the objects around you. Bananas, trainers, AirPods - they all reveal something about the modern world. Our hope is you’ll never look at stuff the same again. Hosted by Ed... more
FAQs about Stuff Matters with Ed Conway:How many episodes does Stuff Matters with Ed Conway have?The podcast currently has 595 episodes available.
January 12, 2022Refurbished devices, JD Sports sales and Garnier's no rinse conditionerIan King speaks to the CEO of tech firm Back Market about demand for refurbished devices. Plus, hear from the executive chairman of JD Sports about how it's issuing a profit upgrade following better than expected Christmas sales. And the global brand President of Garnier joins the show to discuss its new hair product which will save around 100 litres of water per tube....more42minPlay
January 11, 2022HS2 trains, retail sales and Bolt's announcementIan King speaks to the chief executive of HS2 trains about how its engines will be powered using zero-carbon electricity. Plus, hear from the CEO of the British Retail Consortium about Christmas sales. And the chief executive of taxi app Bolt joins the show to discuss the firm's latest investment....more42minPlay
January 10, 2022Cladding concerns, roaming charges and a Rolls Royce recordIan King speaks to the executive chairman of the Home Builders' Federation about how ministers are calling for developers to fix dangerous cladding. Plus, hear from the chief commercial officer of mobile at Virgin Media O2 about how many phone users face roaming charges when heading to Europe this year. And the boss of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars joins the show to discuss the firm's record annual sales....more44minPlay
January 07, 2022House prices boom, a Nasdaq lift-off for Virgin Orbit and a boost for Jamaica's tourism industryReaction as the UK's house price boom continued in 2021, with the biggest annual rise in nearly 20 years. Ian's been speaking to Virgin Orbit chief executive Dan Hart, who's ringing the opening bell at the Nasdaq exchange.Plus, why Jamaica's predicting a strong winter tourist season despite the pandemic....more49minPlay
January 06, 2022Electric car sales boom, the 'great resignation' phenomenon and could pet food go vegan?The latest as new figures show a boom in the sale of electric cars over the past year.Ian speaks to Atif Sheikh, the chief executive and founder of consultancy businessfourzero, about the millions who walked away from their jobs in 2021 as they reappraised their lives in the pandemic.And as many go meat-free for Veganuary - one pet food maker is hoping dogs can change their diet all-year round....more47minPlay
January 05, 2022Supermarkets Christmas sales, staff shortages and young people's job prospects.Tesco have emerged as an early winner from the Christmas sales period. While Iceland is reporting one in 10 members of staff are self isolating due to Coronavirus. On today's episode Ian King speaks to Richard Walker, Iceland's Managing Director.And new research suggests that many young people are worried about their future job prospects....more49minPlay
January 04, 2022Covid staff shortages, foreign takeovers shake-up and an alcohol-free breweryAll the latest as a rise in Omicron coronavirus cases hits the return to work with staff forced to isolate.Ian speaks to business minister Lord Callanan as new rules which make it harder for foreign takeovers of UK firms, considered key to national security, come into effect.Plus, more on Nirvana Brewery - the UK's only dedicated alcohol-free brewery....more49minPlay
December 17, 2021Retailers' Christmas cheer, hospitality gloomThere's a bit of Christmas cheer on the high street, as retail sales pick up pace. In today's episode, Ian's speaking to the managing director of Harrods.But it's another story for hospitality firms, with the chancellor cutting short his US trip for crisis talks with the industry as the spread of Omicron hits takings.Plus hear from a Bristol-based electric plane manufacturer....more43minPlay
December 15, 2021New Moderna vaccines, inflation surges and a Currys slowdownIan King speaks to the chief medical officer at Moderna about tweaking the company's coronavirus vaccine for Omicron. Plus, he speaks to HSBC about inflation hitting a 10-year high and the chief executive of Currys, after the retailer announced it's seen a slowdown in store sales in the lead-up to Christmas....more43minPlay
December 13, 2021Energy funding, Octopus investment and Purplebricks 'blunder'Ian King speaks to business minister, Lord Callanan, about 285 million pounds of government funding aimed at helping to support more renewable energy projects. Plus, hear from Octopus Energy about how it's riding out the storm of rising wholesale prices. And Alisha Butler of Phoenix Solicitors - a legal firm in Wirral - joins the show to discuss claims being made against the online estate agency Purplebricks....more41minPlay
FAQs about Stuff Matters with Ed Conway:How many episodes does Stuff Matters with Ed Conway have?The podcast currently has 595 episodes available.