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Dr. Martens shares plunge to record low after weak US revenue outlook
Read full article: Dr. Martens shares plunge to record low after weak US revenue outlookShares of Dr. Martens have plunged after the iconic British brand forecast wholesale revenue in the U.S., its largest market, would decline by double-digits compared with last year.
Outreach workers brave bitter cold to help the homeless in San Antonio
Read full article: Outreach workers brave bitter cold to help the homeless in San AntonioSAN ANTONIO – Even as the snow fell and the temperatures dropped even lower, Valerie Salas was among a small army of outreach workers still out there trying to convince the homeless in San Antonio to seek shelter. Rogers said of the 25 to 30 homeless people they spoke to, only about half agreed to come to Travis Park Church or other shelters. Salas said it has been a community-wide effort, in coordination with the city of San Antonio, involving churches, nonprofits and others. “Yet, everyone’s coming together to help.”AdEven as more frigid weather bears down on San Antonio, Salas said probably like many others, she’s exhausted, but remains determined to do what needs to be done. “We’ve just been kind of hitting over and over and over again, just trying to get them out of this weather,” Salas said.
Chunky bootmaker Dr. Martens to sell shares to public
Read full article: Chunky bootmaker Dr. Martens to sell shares to publicFILE - In this Wednesday, April 23, 2003 file photo, a pair of Dr. Martens 1460 workboots, as interpreted by designers Michael & Hushi, are part of an exhibition of Dr. Martens boots in New York. Dr. Martens Ltd. said Monday, Jan. 11, 2021 that current investors plan to sell at least 25% of their stake in an initial public offering on the London Stock Exchange. Dr. Martens Ltd. said Monday that current investors plan to sell at least 25% of their stake in an initial public offering on the London Stock Exchange. Permira Funds, a London-based private equity investor, bought Dr. Martens for 300 million pounds (currently worth $400 million) in 2014. Dr. Martens Chief Executive Kenny Wilson said the IPO underscored the brand’s “global growth potential” after revenue increased by 39% over the past two financial years to an annual 672.2 million pounds ($900 million).
How Haven for Hope has managed to control COVID-19 cases
Read full article: How Haven for Hope has managed to control COVID-19 casesSAN ANTONIO The president and CEO of Haven for Hope says the shelter has made changes to its facility in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. How Haven for Hope is preparing for coronavirusHaven has also reduced its number of residents by using another hotel, which is leased by the city, for housing. At the start of the pandemic, Haven had about 1,700 residents, Wilson said. Haven for Hope clinic health care provider tests positive for COVID-19Wilson also revealed during a Q&A on Friday that he was tested for COVID-19 after feeling ill last week. You can help Haven for Hope by donating the following:Monetary giftsPackages of new underwearNew pantsAnything that can be used by a resident that is new or very slightly usedPaper towelsDisinfecting wipesWATCH: Pt.
Homeless shelters look for ways to help, protect some of the most vulnerable during COVID-19 crisis
Read full article: Homeless shelters look for ways to help, protect some of the most vulnerable during COVID-19 crisisSan Antonio – Some of the most vulnerable members of our community have no place to take shelter during the COVID-19 pandemic. Haven for Hope CEO Kenny Wilson says exceptions will be made for families with children, veterans and a few through selected targeting outreach. The City of San Antonio is also leading an effort to help the high number of people who are on the streets. In the next few days, the city plans to launch a hotline to help people reach social services. Both Haven for Hope and the city are looking at what funds are available federally and at the state level to help with homelessness.