Apple just made this classic Apple Watch obsolete, but it might not be the one you think
The Apple Watch Series 1 is now officially obsolete, says Apple That makes it harder…
Swiss shoemaker On names new COO to help challenge bigger rivals
By Bloomberg Published September 30, 2025 On Holding AG appointed a new chief operating officer (COO) as the Swiss brand looks to scale up innovations like its Lightspray shoemaking robots and take more market share from rivals Nike Inc. and Adidas AG. On – On Scott Maguire, who joined as On’s chief innovation officer in…
The US may be heading toward a drone-filled future
On Thursday, I published a story about the police-tech giant Flock Safety selling its drones to the private sector to track shoplifters. Keith Kauffman, a former police chief who now leads Flock’s drone efforts, described the ideal scenario: A security team at a Home Depot, say, launches a drone from the roof that follows shoplifting…
Streeting rules out VAT on private healthcare
Wes Streeting has ruled out introducing value added tax (VAT) on private healthcare at the forthcoming Budget. It comes after newspaper reports that the Treasury was looking at bringing private healthcare services within scope of the sales tax. But asked whether this was under consideration, the health secretary told BBC Breakfast: “it’s not happening”. It…
ASOS sales and adjusted EBITDA hit by tough backdrop but it’s making strong progress
Published September 30, 2025 ASOS delivered a full-year trading update on Tuesday and while it didn’t give much away in terms of what’s happening on the monetary front (but sales have been lower than expected and adjusted EBITDA is at the lower end of its forecast) it did show that progress is being made at…
Coty reviews CoverGirl, considers sale or spinoff
By Reuters Published September 30, 2025 Cosmetics maker Coty is conducting a strategic review of CoverGirl and its other mass-market beauty brands, and will consider options including selling or spinning them off, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing a company announcement reviewed by the newspaper. Coty may sell or spin off CoverGirl, says…
Versace x Onitsuka Tiger will debut for SS26
Published September 30, 2025 Cool sneaker brands and designer labels are happily linking up at the moment (think On with Loewe) and the latest collab to attract attention is Onitsuka Tiger with Versace. Onitsuka Tiger x Versace SS26 Admittedly, it may not have been the ultimate newsworthy element of Versace’s Milan Fashion Week show last…
Pandora CEO to retire in 2026, will be replaced by marketing chief
By Reuters Published September 30, 2025 Danish jewellery maker Pandora said on Tuesday that CEO Alexander Lacik will retire in March of 2026 after seven years at the helm and will be succeeded by Chief Marketing Officer Berta de Pablos-Barbier. Pandora – DR The incoming CEO was hired in November of 2024 as a potential…
Antler adds to best-selling Discovery backpack with wider collection for ‘outdoor travel’
Published September 30, 2025 Antler has had a busy product launch programme in recent periods and it’s not easing up just yet with the company unveiling its new Discovery Collection, “marking a confident move into outdoor travel for the British travel brand”. Antler What we’re talking about here is luggage that’s all about practicality. The…
Mum describes period pain agony before endometriosis diagnosis
Kirsteen O’Sullivan, Windsor BBC Reah Steer and her husband Jono underwent IVF treatment after her diagnosis of endometriosis A mother has spoken out about dealing with severe period pain for two decades before finally being diagnosed with endometriosis. Reah Steer, 34, from Windsor in Berkshire, described enduring years of agony and being prescribed the contraceptive…
PM to promise new online NHS hospital service by 2027
An NHS online hospital service will be launched in England within two years to help cut waiting times, the prime minister is set to announce. Sir Keir Starmer will tell the Labour Party annual conference a “new world is coming” as he sets out plans for the digital service. NHS Online will have its own…
