Online Safety Act: UK online safety law is going to change the way we use the internet
Using the internet in the UK will soon mean having to verify your age to…
Controversial UK oil field reveals climate impact if approved
The UK’s largest undeveloped oil field has revealed the full scale of its environmental impact, should it gain approval by the government. Developers of the Rosebank oil field said nearly 250 million tonnes of planet warming gas would be released from using oil products from the field. The amount would vary each year, but by…
Chalhoub Group acquires a stake in Willy Chavarria
Published October 15, 2025 Chalhoub Group, one of the key luxury conglomerates in the Gulf region, has made a strategic investment in Willy Chavarria, the acclaimed New York-based fashion brand. Willy Chavarria – Spring-Summer 2026 – Menswear – France – Paris – ©Launchmetrics/spotlight Chalhoub Group quietly acquired its minority stake in Willy Chavarria last month,…
Bringing the Power of Agentic AI for Identity Risk, Adaptive Threat Prioritization, and Exposure Exploitability Validation
Qualys Enterprise TruRisk™ Management (ETM) extends the power of risk operations with agentic AI — Introducing ETM Identity, TruLens for industry-based threat prioritization, and TruConfirm exposure exploitability validation to accelerate your remediation. Every year at our yearly conference, now ROCon, I connect with security professionals on the front lines. A common theme in our conversations…
Examining Short-Term Limited-Duration Health Plans on the Eve of ACA Marketplace Open Enrollment
Short-term, limited-duration (STLD) health plans have long been sold to individuals through the “non-group” (individually-purchased) private insurance market and through industry associations. STLDs were designed for individuals who experience a temporary gap in health coverage, such as someone who is between jobs. Short-term plans are often marketed as less expensive alternatives to health insurance sold…
Aditya Birla’s fashion unit to open Galeries Lafayette store in India’s Delhi
By Reuters Published October 15, 2025 Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail (ABFRL) said on Wednesday that French luxury retailer Galeries Lafayette will open a department store in India’s capital city of Delhi, as part of its existing partnership with the Indian retailer. Galeries Lafayette Haussmann celebrating its UPI launch last year – Paul Blind The…
Munich sale of flagship Hirmer property faces court challenge
By Bloomberg Published October 15, 2025 The sale of a Munich property housing the flagship store of men’s fashion retailer Hirmer is being challenged in court. A Hirmer outlet – HIRMER A spokeswoman for a regional court confirmed to Bloomberg News that opponents have filed an application for a preliminary injunction in connection with the…
Reiss links with Royal Ballet on 60-piece collection
Published October 15, 2025 Reiss has launched some interesting collabs in recent periods but its latest is perhaps the most unusual. The premium retailer has linked up with The Royal Ballet in an exclusive partnership “inspired by the artistry, grace and costumes” of the elite dance organisation. Reiss x The Royal Ballet It blends Reiss’s…
Buyer’s view: Galeries Lafayette’s Alix Morabito analyses this season’s successful debuts and its ‘varied creative propositions’
Published October 15, 2025 Heralded as the “Fashion Week of the Century”, this season of shows and presentations was rich in debuts across the major luxury brands. From New York to Paris, via London and Milan, the fashion capitals thrummed to the rhythm of creativity and designer debuts from September into October. Having brought you…
Self-Portrait unveils high-profile Apple Martin campaign
Published October 15, 2025 Apple Martin has been making a splash since her debut as a model and her latest campaign is for Self-Portrait, following her announcement as the new face of the label back in September. Apple Martin – Photo: Ryan McGinley/Self-Portrait The campaign comes just a couple of weeks after the headlines surrounding…
Future-proofing business capabilities with AI technologies
Much of the momentum is being driven by two related forces: the rise of AI agents and the rapid democratization of AI tools. AI agents, whether designed for automation or assistance, are proving especially powerful at speeding up response times and removing friction from complex workflows. Instead of waiting on humans to interpret a claim…
