Beauty Tech Group, the London Stock Exchange-listed at-home beauty device company, has upgraded its full-year FY26 guidance after reporting stronger-than-expected trading in the first half of the year. The company said revenue for the January–June period was materially higher than the same Continue Reading
Bernard Arnault, CEO of luxury conglomerate LVMH and France’s richest person, has been ordered by the Paris Administrative Court of Appeal to pay nearly €22.5 million in back taxes. The ruling requires Arnault and his wife to pay €12.96 million in additional tax assessments related to 2010, including taxes, social contributions, penalties, and interest, along […]Continue Reading
Swiss watchmaker Swatch is seeking $170 million in damages from Samsung in a long-running trademark infringement case, alleging that the South Korean technology giant allowed third-party apps to offer digital replicas of its iconic watch designs on Samsung smartwatches. The claim follows a 2022 ruling by the High Court in London, which found Samsung liable […]Continue Reading
Italian cash-for-gold trader Gens Aurea announced on Monday that it plans to list on the Milan Stock Exchange, potentially becoming Italy’s first major initial public offering (IPO) in three years. The company, owned by private equity firm DVC Partners, said the offering will consist of a private placement of existing shares. The move comes amid […]Continue Reading
Italian footwear and apparel group Geox S.p.A. reported a challenging first quarter for fiscal year 2026, with revenues falling 12.5 per cent year-on-year to 165.3 million euros. The Veneto-based company attributed the decline to weak market conditions, subdued consumer spending, and reduced traffic across retail channels. On a like-for-like basis, sales declined 10.3 per Continue Reading
Swiss skincare company Galderma reported a strong start to the year, with first-quarter sales rising 25.5% in constant-currency terms to $1.47 billion. The Zug-based firm was buoyed by robust demand in the United States, where sales jumped 41.5% year-on-year between January and March. Popular brands such as Cetaphil and Restylane contributed significantly to the growth, Continue Reading
German sportswear giant Puma reported a difficult end to 2025, posting revenue of €7.3 billion—down more than 13% year on year—while operating profit swung sharply to a €357 million loss from a €549 million profit in 2024. Over two years, the company has shed €1.3 billion in revenue, reflecting currency pressures, weak consumer demand, and […]Continue Reading
Kochi witnessed the much-awaited launch of Growvia.biz, a new-age digital commerce platform that promises to reshape the future of business. The event opened with a warm welcome before the Co-Founders and Founder & Chairman Dr. Jolly Antony made a grand entry, greeted with applause and appreciation. The launch was officially marked with the lamp-lighting ceremony […]Continue Reading
In a significant accolade for Indian entrepreneurship, VP Nandakumar, the Managing Director and CEO of Manappuram Finance, has been awarded the prestigious BFSIC EXO’s Financial Success Champion award. The award, presented in a high-profile ceremony by industry leaders, including Elites Chief Dr. Ravi Gupta and Sumnesh Joshi, Deputy Director General of IT Services, Continue Reading
Fashion retailer Zara removed an ad campaign from its mobile application and website with sculptures shrouded in white sheets and mannequins with missing limbs. Pro-Palestine campaigners attacked the advertisement, which featured model Kristen McMenamy posing in the middle of what appeared to be debris, claiming it looked like an Israeli assault on the Gaza Strip’s Continue Reading



















