Bansk Group acquires majority stake in skincare brand Byoma
Published September 10, 2025 Bansk Group announced on Wednesday it has acquired a majority stake…
Voice AI-powered drive-thru ordering with Amazon Nova Sonic and dynamic menu displays
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the quick-service restaurant industry, particularly in drive-thru operations where efficiency and customer satisfaction intersect. Traditional systems create significant obstacles in service delivery, from staffing limitations and order accuracy issues to inconsistent customer experiences across locations. These challenges, combined with rising labor costs and demand fluctuations, have pushed the industry to…
US retail sales likely rose in September; higher-income consumers drive growth
By Reuters Published October 16, 2025 U.S. retail sales excluding motor vehicles and parts likely posted further gains in September, data from the Chicago Federal Reserve showed on Wednesday, though part of the rise probably reflected higher prices. Reuters The Chicago Fed Advance Retail Trade Summary estimated that retail sales excluding autos and parts increased…
Niantic’s Peridot, the Augmented Reality Alien Dog, Is Now a Talking Tour Guide
Imagine you’re walking your dog. It interacts with the world around you—sniffing some things, relieving itself on others. You walk down the Embarcadero in San Francisco on a bright sunny day, and you see the Ferry Building in the distance as you look out into the bay. Your dog turns to you, looks you in…
The Trump Administration’s Foreign Aid Review: Status of the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI)
Starting on the first day of his second term, President Trump issued several executive actions that have fundamentally changed foreign assistance. These included: an executive order which called for a 90-day review of foreign aid; a subsequent “stop-work order” that froze all payments and services for work already underway; the dissolution of USAID, including the…
Estée Lauder Companies celebrates sixtieth anniversary of its Manufacturing & Fulfillment Campus in Oevel, Belgium
Published October 16, 2025 The Estée Lauder Companies celebrated the sixtieth anniversary of its Manufacturing & Fulfillment Campus in Oevel, Belgium on Thursday. The event brought together Oevel Campus employees, Belgian government officials, media, and Estée Lauder Companies leadership for a tour of the centre’s technology and a commemorative mural unveiling. Estée Lauder Companies’ employees…
The Trump Administration’s Foreign Aid Review: Reorganization of U.S. Global Health Programs
Starting on the first day of his second term, President Trump issued several executive actions that have fundamentally changed foreign assistance. These included: an executive order which called for a 90-day review of foreign aid; a subsequent “stop-work order” that froze all payments and services for work already underway; the dissolution of USAID, including the…
Johnson & Johnson faces UK lawsuit over talc cancer claim
By AFP Published October 16, 2025 Thousands of UK claimants have filed legal action against US pharmaceutical and cosmetics giant Johnson & Johnson alleging people diagnosed with cancers were exposed to asbestos in its talcum powder, lawyers said Thursday. Talcum powder by Johnson & Johnson – Reuters The company has faced a series of similar…
The Trump Administration’s Foreign Aid Review: Status of U.S. Global Tuberculosis Efforts
Starting on the first day of his second term, President Trump issued several executive actions that have fundamentally changed foreign assistance. These included: an executive order which called for a 90-day review of foreign aid; a subsequent “stop-work order” that froze all payments and services for work already underway; the dissolution of USAID, including the…
The Trump Administration’s Foreign Aid Review: Status of PEPFAR
Starting on the first day of his second term, President Trump issued several executive actions that have fundamentally changed foreign assistance. These included: an executive order which called for a 90-day review of foreign aid; a subsequent “stop-work order” that froze all payments and services for work already underway; the dissolution of USAID, including the…
Buyer’s perspective: Le Bon Marché’s Jennifer Cuvillier analyses this season’s successful creative launches
Published October 16, 2025 After an intense month of fashion weeks- from New York and London to Milan and Paris- marked by numerous debuts at the helm of major houses, the fashion world is catching its breath. FashionNetwork.com sought to gauge buyers’ views on the season. Jennifer Cuvillier, style director at Le Bon Marché, notes…
