AI and data power the next chapter of department store evolution
As post-pandemic growth slows, department stores like Galeries Lafayette, Breuninger, and El Palacio de Hierro…
Dr Martens and Marc Jacobs are back to reimagine Kiki Boot
Published November 17, 2025 A decade on and Marc Jacobs and Dr Martens have reunited to “honour the legacy of the Kiki Boot” with a new collaboration. Image: Marc Jacobs x Dr Martens First unveiled on the Autumn 2016 runway, the Marc Jacobs’ Kiki Boot “became a signature icon – defined by its towering silhouette,…
Celine opens fresh flagship on Milan’s via Montenapoleone
Published November 17, 2025 Celine has quietly unveiled its fresh new via Montenapoleone flagship on Milan’s key luxury shopping thoroughfare, boasting a novel selection of curated art pieces. Inside Celine’s new Italian flagship at via Montenapoleone 10, Milan – Celine The store opened in mid-October, and it recently welcomed the Spring 2026 collection – the…
Retail investors show less conviction in buying US stock market dips
By Reuters Published November 17, 2025 Retail investors are showing signs of waning confidence in the US stock market’s ability to rebound, with market data and analysts’ observations both indicating an ebb in their enthusiasm about buying dips. The Wall street sign hangs outside the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) building in New York City,…
OpenAI’s Fidji Simo Plans to Make ChatGPT Way More Useful—and Have You Pay For It
In case OpenAI’s structure couldn’t get any weirder—a nonprofit in charge of a for-profit that’s become a public benefit corporation—it now has two CEOs. There’s Sam Altman, chief executive of the whole company, who manages research and compute. And as of this summer, there’s Fidji Simo, the former CEO of Instacart, who manages everything else….
How to wear a tuxedo without looking overdressed
By Sans source Published November 17, 2025 Sponsored Article Formalwear, redefined Black tie events. Galas. Award shows. Weddings. These are the moments when dressing up isn’t optional—it’s expected. And in those rare occasions, one outfit reigns supreme: the tuxedo. But pulling off a tux isn’t just about throwing on a black jacket and calling it…
India restricts imports of platinum jewellery until next April
By Bloomberg Published November 17, 2025 India imposed curbs on some platinum jewellery imports, another step to tighten control over the precious metals trade and plug revenue leakages. A snapshot of GJEPC trade show IIJS Tritiya – GJEPC – India- Facebook Un-studded platinum jewellery has been placed under the “restricted” import category until April next…
Children may be hit harder by flu this year, say Hertfordshire officials
Martin HeathHertfordshire political reporter Getty Images Infection rates in children are higher than usual, say officials A county’s health officials have warned more children and young people could become infected with a severe strain of flu than usual at this time of year. Public health bosses in Hertfordshire said hospital admissions were low at the…
17th November – Threat Intelligence Report
For the latest discoveries in cyber research for the week of 17th November, please download our Threat Intelligence Bulletin. TOP ATTACKS AND BREACHES Cl0p’s Oracle E-Business Suite (CVE-2025-61882) zero-day campaign continues to expand. There are new confirmed breaches at The Washington Post, Logitech, Allianz UK, and GlobalLogic, as well as a newly listed but unconfirmed…
Chamatex launches ASF 4.0 in Portugal, backed by Carlos Tavares and Teddy Riner
Published November 17, 2025 Producing sports footwear in Europe: that was Chamatex’s bold bet when it launched its ultra-modern, automated ASF 4.0 factory in Ardèche, France in 2020. A new automated footwear production unit is set to open in Portugal – ASF 4.0 Five years on, another Advanced Shoe Factory 4.0 is set to open…
Advice for PCOS has not changed for 30 years, says Essex woman
Supplied Alex Allan is a nutritionist and said more needs to be done for women who have polycystic ovary syndrome When Alex Allan was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) aged 22 her GP told her the symptoms could only be managed and to come back when she wanted to have a baby. Thirty years…
