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Behind the Brand
The stories you don't know about some of the world's best-known brands.
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- SportYahoo Finance UK
After Olympics nod, squash aims for boost backed by Chelsea FC co-owner
Squash is looking to revamp its glass court to make the sport a stand-out attraction at the LA Olympics in 2028.
- BusinessYahoo Finance UK
'No one was googling ‘colourful lockers’ in 2018 – if they are now it's because of us'
Launched in 2018, Mustard Made sells vintage-inspired metal lockers and is in Sunday Times 100 list of fast-growing British companies.
- BusinessYahoo Finance UK
From figure skating to fermented milk, meet the founder behind UK's No.1 kefir brand
Natasha Bowes came to the UK over 20 years ago and founded Biotiful Gut Health, which now has more than 50% market share in a category worth nearly £100m.
- BusinessYahoo Finance UK
'I left school at 16 but my online car finance business is making nearly £50m'
Jim Wilkinson co-founded Zuto in 2006 to change the way people finance their cars.
- BusinessYahoo Finance UK
'How I built £100m bathroom business Plumbworld'
James Hickman founded online retailer Plumbworld in 1999 and is still at the helm of the £100m business after twice selling the firm.
- BusinessYahoo Finance UK
'I always say doing removals defines you for the rest of your working life'
Ward Thomas Removals started out in London with one van nearly 40 years ago and now turns over £50m in sales.
- BusinessYahoo Finance UK
‘If it didn’t exist, I would do it’: How I created the best makeup case on the market
With its hero product Beautifect Box, Dr Tara Lalvani has turned her business into a multi-million pound business since launching in 2020.
- SportYahoo Finance UK
How Real Madrid and Abbott are tackling malnutrition with brand reach
Yahoo Finance hears how brand giants Real Madrid and Abbott are partnering to tackle childhood malnutrition and promote healthy habits.
- BusinessYahoo Finance UK
‘We went from artisanal bakery to mass pie production for Premier League clubs'
Jo Hunter founded Sussex-based bakery Piglet's Pantry in 2011 and the multi-million pound business now caters to Premier League clubs and airline lounges.
- BusinessYahoo Finance UK
How Cornwall holiday lettings 'upstart' is championing halt to 'Wild West' tourism
Cornish Gems has been voted one of the best place travel firms to work for in the UK, has 200 luxury properties in its portfolio.