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ShedunnitThe Servant ProblemHow the interwar servant shortage changed detective fiction.
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Books mentioned in this episode:— Mrs Woolf and the Servants by Alison Light— The Psychology of the Servant Problem by Violet M Firth— Trent's Last Case by EC Bentley— The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie— "The Invisible Man" by G.K. Chesterton, collected...
2025-10-1538 min
Everyone Loved It But MeOctober books ranked: Worst to Best Lisa discussed the books she read in October and ranked them from worst to best. Books Discussed: Sandwich by Catherine Newman The Night in Question by Susan Fletcher Confessions of a Prairie Bitch: How I Survived Nellie Oleson and Learned to Love Being Hated by Alison Arngrim Out on a Limb by Hannah Bonam-Young The Murder of Roger Ackroyd: A Hercule Poirot Mystery: The Official Authorized Edition by Agatha Christie Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery Home is Where the Bodies Are by Jeneva...
2024-11-0625 min
alicast by Alibaba Group2024 Outlook For E-commerce in China With Euromonitor's Herbert YumAs shoppers increasingly lean on generative AI to answer questions and refine their searches, they will expect merchants, brands and marketplaces to keep pace.In this episode of Alicast, join Alizila’s Managing Editor, Alison Tudor-Ackroyd, as she asks Hong Kong-based Herbert Yum, a Research Manager at consultancy Euromonitor International, how he sees changes in technology and consumer behavior impacting retailers. Tune in to this conversation to learn what’s in store for e-commerce in 2024, the Lunar New Year of the Wood Dragon, and beyond!
2024-01-1016 min
alicast by Alibaba GroupAlibaba and L'Oréal Take Circular Economy In China's Beauty Industry To New HeightsAlibaba Group and the world's largest cosmetics company L'Oréal have joined forces in a three-year partnership to promote a circular economy within China's beauty industry. This collaboration was announced in Beijing last month during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to the country.In this episode of Alicast, join Alizila's Managing Editor, Alison Tudor-Ackroyd, as she speaks with Janet Neo, L'Oréal's Chief Sustainability Officer for North Asia & China. Tune in to this conversation to learn about the importance of sustainability in the beauty industry and the chal...
2023-04-2820 min
alicast by Alibaba GroupHow Luxury Brands Can Build A Loyal Fan Base During 11.11 Shopping FestivalShopping festivals are evolving from discounting drives into an opportunity for brands to connect with new consumers and build a loyal fan base.The 11.11 Global Shopping Festival, also known as Single’s Day in China, is the biggest retail event of them all and brands prepare months in advance to perfect their campaigns.Traditionally conservative luxury brands are embracing online shopping in droves as the user experience improves in strides and e-commerce takes an increasingly larger share of total retail sales. In China, digitally native consumers expect a seamless shopping experience whenever and wherever they wa...
2022-10-1313 min
ShedunnitA Prize MysteryCould you beat the detective to the solution?This live episode of Shedunnit was recorded at the 2022 International Agatha Christie Festival in Torquay.Mentioned in this episode:— The Wintringham Mystery by Anthony Berkeley— The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie— The Mystery of Norman's Court by John Chancellor— The Sittaford Mystery by Agatha Christie— The Man in the Brown Suit by Agatha Christie— Bleak House by Charles Dickens— The ABC Murders by Agatha Christie— The Four Just Men by Edgar Wallace...
2022-09-2134 min
alicast by Alibaba GroupBrunello Cucinelli‘s Greater China General Manager Michael Huang on Luxury Trends in ChinaYou're listening to Alicast, a deep dive into innovative and emerging trends in e-commerce, online payments and digital entertainment, brought to you by Alibaba Group.In this conversation, Alizila's Managing Editor Alison Tudor-Ackroyd talks with Michael Huang, General Manager for the Greater China region at Italian luxury brand, Brunello Cuccinelli. Michael has over two decades worth of experience working for high-end brands in mainland China and has served at Brunello Cucinelli for more than eight years based in Shanghai. They talk about luxury trends in China, the impact of the pandemic on...
2022-09-1515 min
alicast by Alibaba GroupEat Just's CEO Josh Tetrick on China ExpansionYou’re listening to Alicast, a deep dive into innovative and emerging trends in e-commerce, online payments and digital entertainment, brought to you by Alibaba Group.In this conversation, Alizila’s Managing Editor, Alison Tudor-Ackroyd talks to Eat Just’s Chief Executive Josh Tetrick, about the plant-based food provider’s expansion into China.Josh has worked on sustainability initiatives throughout this career, be it at the United Nations or Citibank, as a government advisor and for the past 11 years as an entrepreneur.
2022-09-0713 min
alicast by Alibaba GroupL'Oréal's Guive Balooch on Beauty Innovation and SustainabilityYou’re listening to Alicast, a deep dive into innovative and emerging trends in e-commerce, online payments and digital entertainment, brought to you by Alibaba Group.In this conversation, Alison Tudor-Ackroyd talks with Guive Balooch, head of L'Oréal's technology incubator, about how the brand embraces augmented reality and blockchain to enhance consumer experience.You will also hear topics including beauty trend, personalization as well as the brand’s sustainable moves to save the planet.
2022-07-0417 min
alicast by Alibaba GroupOlaplex CEO JuE Wong Talks Haircare Trends, China and SustainabilityYou are listening to Alicast, a deep dive into innovative and emerging trends in e-commerce, online payments and digital entertainment brought to you by Alibaba Group. I'm Alizila's editor, Alison Tudor-Ackroyd, and today's guest is JuE Wong, CEO of Olaplex, a professional haircare line.We'll be digging into the latest trends in China's fast-growing haircare market and how brands can take part in China's largest shopping festival, 11.11.
2021-11-1117 min
alicast by Alibaba GroupBritish Haircare Brand ghd on How to Prepare for China's Largest Shopping Festival 11.11In this conversation, Alison Tudor-Ackroyd talks with Davin Leong, managing director for Asia Pacific at British hairstyling and appliance brand ghd, about China’s fast-growing hair care market and taking part in China’s largest shopping festival, 11.11. They dig into what brands need to do to make a successful 11.11 debut.Other topics covered include how and when to use Alibaba’s Hey Box to launch new products in the Chinese market.Find more stories from Alibaba and around its ecosystem here: www.alizila.com
2021-10-0414 min
ARTish PlungeALISON SAUNDERS: printmaker + painter + accountant / art business essentialsBritish printmaker and painter ALISON SAUNDERS makes no bones about it—she doesn’t like boring beige! While her bold use of color belies her initial career as an accountant, in Episode 21 of the ARTish Plunge podcast Alison generously offers her professional insight on how to track expenses for art shows, weekly business check-ins and an old-school index card system to manage inventory. Alison also shares personal stories about growing up in a family of artists and making art during times of emotional upheaval. Find Alison:Website: alisongsaunders.art In...
2021-07-211h 00
The ListenerCryptic Crimes Podcast: Shedunnit (LS 60 · TOP 0.1% what is this?)Episode: Cryptic CrimesPub date: 2021-03-24Notes from The Listener:Bonus pick: What do crosswords and crime fiction have in common? A surprising amount, it turns out. Find out more on the new podcast episode from Listener editor Caroline Crampton now. Listen to Shedunnit now at shedunnitshow.com or in your podcast app. Browser subscribers can also take part in the weekly crossword there.Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationIf you can sol...
2021-03-2421 min
ShedunnitCryptic CrimesIf you can solve a crossword, you can solve a murder.Thanks to my guest, Hamish Symington. You can find out more about his work at hamishsymington.com and order a custom cryptic crossword from him at customcrypticcrosswords.com.There are no major spoilers about clues or endings in this episode. However, there is some mention or discussion of the books listed below.Sources and further information:— Forever England: Femininity, Literature and Conservatism Between the Wars by Alison Light— "Who Cares Who Killed Roger Ackroyd?" by Edmund Wilson, first publ...
2021-03-2421 min
Business Connections Live - The UK's Leading Online Business TV ChannelBCL163 The Big New Year Business Show from Business Connections Live TV The Big New Year Business Show from Business Connections Live TV. Yes it the start of a new year. But are you ready to hit the ground running in 2017.Steve Hyland and Linda Bazant bring you those vital Business nuggets of advice to motivate you into 2017 from our team of expert guests on our new year business show. With advice from Steve Mills, Jackie Jarvis, Neil Ackroyd, Rupert Honywood, Jeff Downs, Theda Gray, Mark Tillison, Michael Johnson,Deborah Hulme, Andrew Weaver, Vic Williams, Ali Crump, Dr Lynda Shaw, Sylvia Baldock, Victoria Vickery, Ginny Carter, Christian Bjarnram, Ben...
2017-01-081h 15