Puma names new Global Brand Marketing VP; Ralph Lauren expands board with new appointment
Puma appointed former Hugo Boss executive Nadia Kokni as VP of Global Brand Marketing, while Ralph Lauren added NBCUniversal’s Cesar Conde to its board.
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UK economy up 0.3% in November as car production rebounds
Britain’s economy grew 0.3% in November, beating forecasts as a surge in car production following Jaguar Land Rover’s recovery from a cyberattack lifted output,...
Hyatt expands luxury ambitions with 170 hotels in development, targets 2026 growth
Hyatt Hotels Corporation is accelerating its luxury expansion with new leadership and a global pipeline of more than 170 high-end hotels, including the international...
Jewelry retailer Pandora launches exclusive ‘Bridgerton’-inspired regency-era collection
Danish jewelry brand Pandora will launch its exclusive 14-piece Rules to Love By collection on January 15, inspired by Netflix and Shondaland’s hit series...
Prada strengthens luxury hold with completion of $1.4 billion Versace acquisition
Italian fashion powerhouse Prada has finalized the $1.38 billion (€1.25 billion) takeover of Milanese rival Versace from US-based Capri Holdings, integrating the iconic brand...
BTS’ Jung Kook becomes the new global face of Chanel Beauty
Chanel has named BTS star Jung Kook as its global ambassador for fragrances and beauty, leveraging his worldwide influence to connect with younger consumers....
Kering buys 20% of Italy’s Raselli Franco in $135 million jewelry deal
Kering has acquired a 20% stake in Italy’s Raselli Franco Group for $135 million (€115 million), boosting its jewelry supply chain and luxury business.
NVIDIA and telecom operators deploy distributed AI grids for ultra-fast services 
Oscars 2026: From ‘Sinners’ to ‘One battle after another,’ here are the night’s big winners 
Faster pickups, lower costs: IKEA China rolls out self-driving vehicles to boost efficiency, cut delays 
From code to car: BMW brings humanoid robots into German production lines