Find out more about this year’s Berlin Fashion Week here. AW26 | 30 January – 2 February 2026
This week I happened across a 2010 Guardian interview with Natalie Massenet, marking the tenth anniversary of her pioneering business, Net A Porter. The article’s
See the speakers, including Compass UK & Ireland’s Chief Technology Officer, David Turner, and full agenda here. 28th January 2026, 10am
General Atlantic-backed Joe & The Juice partners with Aditya Birla to launch Indian expansion this year. The private equity backed chain which has with 480+ global sites, will enter India via a strategic partnership with Aditya Birla New Age Hospitality. The move marks Aditya Birla’s expansion in foodservices.
John West appoints Ben Ford as Managing Director. The seafood and canned foods company John West Foods has appointed Ben as its new Managing Director following Mark Doherty’s departure. He will lead the brand’s growth plans, including innovation pipeline initiatives like Ecotwist.
Monpure London appoints Carly Osborne as CEO and Vicky Metcalfe as CMO. Carly joins from Color Wow, where she helped scale the brand ahead of its 2025 sale to L’Oréal, and has also held senior roles at Hourglass. Vicky brings haircare marketing experience from Curlsmith and Viviscal to support the brand’s next growth phase.
Balenciaga appoints Francesca Nardi as Global Communications Director. Luxury fashion house Balenciaga has appointed Francesca as Global Communications Director, reuniting her with Creative Director Pierpaolo Piccioli and overseeing media, VIP relations, and major brand events.
Affidea begins construction of Wimbledon Quarter medical centre . The healthcare provider has begun building a 30,000 square foot flagship clinic at Wimbledon Quarter, due to open in late 2026. The site will combine private GP, diagnostics and outpatient services in a retail setting, expanding community-based care.
Premier Inn targets GCC growth through Equitativa partnership. The hotel brand plans six to eight new Premier Inn properties in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, doubling its portfolio to 3,500 keys. The Memorandum of Understanding with Equitativa accelerates expansion in key city and airport locations.
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