Over the past two decades, as the awareness around sustainability has increased, its place in businesses has also evolved. Historically, few companies had organisational structures...
The biodiversity crisis is an urgent and irreversible side-effect of the climate emergency. “Nearly three-quarters of the animals that existed in 1970 don’t exist today,”...
On the 1st July 2019, Dorp opened its doors to the public in Cape Town. Since then, my annual visit ‘home’ to South Africa has...
To most people, the chocolate and toilet paper categories have little in common. But to Ben Black, and to the team at Verlinvest, the areas...
If you have visited MBS’s offices in Primrose Mews, you may well have arrived at Chalk Farm tube station, crossed over the railway bridge, and...
Over the past two weeks, the retail industry has rallied together in support of M&S’ Say Pants to the Tax Campaign, which calls on the...
CGEN Care Group expands UK portfolio with St Matthews Healthcare acquisition. The care operator has acquired St Matthews Healthcare, a 10-site specialist provider of hospital and nursing services across the Midlands. The deal adds to CGEN’s growing UK care portfolio following its earlier purchase of Stow Healthcare.
Pat McGrath Labs secures funding to exit bankruptcy after Chapter 11 filing. The luxury beauty brand has obtained a $30m investment from GDA Luma as part of its restructuring process under Chapter 11. The funding will support its exit from bankruptcy protection while allowing continued operations and a revised ownership structure.
Lululemon founder Chip Wilson launches new athletic brand venture. The Lululemon founder is building a venture focused on a portfolio of smaller athletic brands, including new and existing labels. The Vancouver-based initiative expands his activity in the technical apparel sector.
Virgin Atlantic posts strong Q1 profit as Caribbean demand offsets Dubai slowdown. The airline reported a rare first-quarter profit, driven by higher demand for Caribbean routes and a shift away from Dubai travel. Transatlantic revenues rose 34%, alongside a 34% increase in Africa route turnover.
Jacquemus appoints chief product merchandising officer to strengthen luxury operations. The French fashion house has named Eva Gallego as chief product merchandising officer. The appointment supports Jacquemus’ expansion plans, focusing on product development and strengthening its global retail and luxury positioning.
Rewe to acquire up to 40 Tegut stores amid German grocery market consolidation. The grocery retailer has agreed to take over up to 40 Tegut supermarkets from Migros Zürich, pending antitrust approval. Most stores will be integrated into Rewe’s network, with some transferred to Penny, as Migros exits the German market.
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