How Bending Spoons built a $23bn tech empire from struggling brands Nasdaq listing caps more than a decade of deals that transformed an Italian start-up into a global internet company #How #Bending #Spoons #built #23bn

The Taylor Swift economy: Star-studded wedding at Madison Square Garden lifts luxury brands Christian Dior, Christian Louboutin, and Cartier The long anticipated union of sports and song brought hype to new heights at a venue made more for historic NBA games and bucket-list concerts. #The #Taylor #Swift #economy #Star

Pan Am Selects IBS Software to Power Loyalty Program for Its Return to the Skies Pan American World Airways ® one of aviation’s most iconic brands, has partnered with IBS Software, a leading AI-native product company in the travel technology sector, selecting its iLoyal platform to power the company’s loyalty program as it prepares to re-enter commercial aviation. #Pan #Selects #IBS #Software #Power

World Cup travel fuels airline visibility surge but disruption and cost dominate the conversation New analysis from media intelligence provider, CARMA shows that the FIFA World Cup is putting airlines in the spotlight, with 877 articles analysed across four airline brands and 3,824 social media mentions. American Airlines leads media share with 33% of coverage, followed by Qatar Airways (27%), Delta Air Lines (27%) and United Airlines (13%). #World #Cup #travel #fuels #airline

GLOBAL HOTEL ALLIANCE ADDS CITY UNSCRIPTED PARTNERSHIP ENHANCING GHA DISCOVERY BENEFITS Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, has expanded the portfolio of Local Offers and Experiences available through its GHA DISCOVERY loyalty programme, in line with its Live Local concept, with a City Unscripted partnership. #GLOBAL #HOTEL #ALLIANCE #ADDS #CITY

It’s Hot Out Here. Brands, It’s Time for Fans From the streets of Paris to the New York subway, people are carrying fans and cooling devices to cope during the summer’s historic heatwaves. It’s a big — and still nascent — brand opportunity. #Its #Hot #Out #Here #Brands

Authentic Brands sigue comprando y suma 12.000 millones a sus ingresos entrando en animación La compañía estadounidense cierra un acuerdo definitivo para adquirir la propiedad intelectual de más de cien personajes de la franquicia de los dibujos animados ‘ositos amorosos’. Las cifras del acuerdo no han trascendido. #Authentic #Brands #sigue #comprando #suma

From Loonen to David, CPG Brands Get an It-Girl Makeover Food and beverage brands like David Protein and Loonen water are reinventing the marketing wheel with strategies more akin to the fashion world. #From #Loonen #David #CPG #Brands

Authentic Brands cede a OJG la licencia de Lee para Norteamérica La plataforma estadounidense cede la explotación de la marca denim en Estados Unidos y Canadá a la filial de Premier Brands. El acuerdo se producirá tras cerrar la adquisición de Lee, prevista para el segundo semestre de 2026. #Authentic #Brands #cede #OJG #licencia

The Camp Brands refuerza Yeti en España con un espacio en Hurley y una colaboración con Zara La marca coge impulso en el país a través de un shop-in-shop ubicado en Barcelona. The Camp Brands, liderada por David Meire y Javier Carrera, distribuye también Hurley, empresa con la que empezó su actividad, así como Reebok. #The #Camp #Brands #refuerza #Yeti

24 Shoes For Beach Wedding Guests, from Sleek Wedges to Fun Flats Here are the best shoes for beach wedding guests, from metallic sandals to sparkly ballet flats, from brands like Alaïa, Aeyde, and more. #Shoes #For #Beach #Wedding #Guests

The Best Backstage Photos from the Spring 2027 Menswear Shows in Paris Paris is heating up on and off the runway. As brands and showgoers alike navigate the triple digit temperatures, Parisian staples Saint Laurent and Louis Vuitton as well as “defining menswear brand of the moment,” Auralee, as Ashley Ogawa Clarke put it, kicked the week off with a splashy start. #The #Best #Backstage #Photos #from

Report: VW to propose more job cuts, brand spinoffs | DW News According to a new German media report, Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume is set to propose a more radical overhaul of the company to its supervisory board, including 50,000 more job cuts, factory closures and potential spinoffs of some of the group's 10 brands, including the Volkswagen brand itself. The Dip host Daniel Winter speaks with Business reporter Steven Beardsley about the proposal and its potential consequences. #Report #propose #more #job #cuts

Global Travel Brands Unite for WTE Miami 2026 WTE Miami will bring together the global travel industry to explore the trends, technologies and partnerships shaping the future of tourism on October 27-28, 2026 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Visitor registration is now open for the Exhibition, which is expected to double in size and impact after its acquisition earlier this year by Fairfest Media. #Global #Travel #Brands #Unite #for

Plan to close small parcel tax loophole pulled forward - but retailers still unhappy The government has brought forward plans to close a loophole on import taxes for small parcels – but major high street brands have said the timeframe is still "unacceptable". #Plan #close #small #parcel #tax

MANDARIN ORIENTAL INTRODUCES ITS NEW RESORT –  MANDARIN ORIENTAL PUNTA NEGRA, MALLORCA Mandarin Oriental is delighted to introduce Mandarin Oriental Punta Negra, Mallorca, welcoming its first guests this month. This exquisite transformation on the island’s coveted southwest coastline in Calvià is near the elegant Puerto Portals, an exclusive marina known for prestigious regattas, fine dining and luxury brands. #MANDARIN #ORIENTAL #INTRODUCES #ITS #NEW

What did the fall of communism mean for Albanian finance? | FT #shorts What happens when one of Europe's most isolated countries suddenly opens to the world? In the latest episode of 'The Story of Money', hear how life in Albania changed after the fall of communism — when western brands, markets and opportunities arrived almost overnight. #What #did #the #fall #communism

American Exchange Group se alía con WSG Brands para la adquisición de Allbirds La compañía de sneakers ha completado su transformación en una empresa de infraestructura de Inteligencia Artificial, tras su compra por parte de American Exchange Group, que se ha asociado con la plataforma de gestión de marcas. #American #Exchange #Group #alía #con

Which WAGs Will Win the Summer of Sport? As NBA finals celebrations kick on and the World Cup gets underway, Vogue Business breaks down the wives and girlfriends brands should be watching in the stands. #Which #WAGs #Will #Win #the

France examines bill to rein in ultra-fast-fashion's expansion Here in Paris, Chinese fast-fashion brand Shein is leaving the iconic BHV department store in the chic Marais neighbourhood. The departure follows months of controversy over its inclusion at the landmark shop - with critics accusing Shein's low-cost, high turnover business model of destroying French retail, and high-end brands like Dior and Guerlain abandoning BHV. #France #examines #bill #rein #ultra

Authentic Brands se alía con Experience Group para expandir Sperry en Europa La marca de moda que creó el zapato náutico da un fuerte paso en el Viejo Continente con un relanzamiento integral en Francia, España y Portugal. Este movimiento viene precedido por su desarrollo en Centroeuropa y Reino Unido. #Authentic #Brands #alía #con #Experience

AI-generated marketing campaigns and luxury brands: A match not made in heaven Like many users, luxury brands are not immune to improper use of AI. #generated #marketing #campaigns #and #luxury

Pizza Hut: Fast-Food-Kette wird verkauft Zuletzt entwickelte sich die Fast-Food-Kette zum Sorgenkind im Unternehmen: Yum Brands verkauft seine Pizza-Hut-Restaurants. Der Gastrokonzern streicht dafür Milliarden ein. #Pizza #Hut #Fast #Food #Kette

The Lux Collective Celebrates the Launch of LUX* Lake Kivu & SALT of Akagera in Rwanda Award-winning global luxury hospitality operator The Lux Collective makes its debut in Rwanda with the launch of LUX* Lake Kivu and SALT of Akagera, the first two properties within the Group’s landmark five-resort Rwanda Tourism Circuit. Set across the country’s most iconic destinations, the openings introduce the internationally acclaimed LUX* and SALT brands - ushering in a new era of luxury hospitality shaped by regenerative tourism, immersive nature-led travel and cultural connection. #The #Lux #Collective #Celebrates #the

Animoca Brands cofounder Yat Siu argues Asia will fuse AI and the blockchain before the West does “In Asia, we don’t have this problem since we’re much more comfortable with money.” #Animoca #Brands #cofounder #Yat #Siu

Emirates crowned ‘Best Overall Airline in the Middle East’ at 2026 APEX Awards Emirates has been named ‘Best Overall Airline in the Middle East’ at the 2026 APEX Best in Airline Awards, further cementing its reputation as one of the world’s leading travel brands. The accolade was announced at a ceremony in Dublin, Ireland, where the airline was recognised for consistently delivering exceptional customer experience. #Emirates #crowned #Best #Overall #Airline

We’re bringing Walmart Connect to Display & Video 360. The new partnership will help brands reach high-intent shoppers through YouTube campaigns and measure their results. #Were #bringing #Walmart #Connect #Display

“The Middle is Very Seductive”: Inside Menswear’s Value Shift As male fashion customers become increasingly educated, craft-focused independent brands are meeting demand, taking up more real estate from high-fashion in the process. #The #Middle #Very #Seductive #Inside

Jamie Laing thinks tomorrow’s Fortune 500 will be built by creators. He might be right  Creator-led brands have been easy to dismiss as novelties built on borrowed fame. But their cultural fluency, agility and proximity to consumers make them better equipped to build lasting businesses, argues Candy Kittens co-founder and reality star Jamie Laing. #Jamie #Laing #thinks #tomorrows #Fortune

Chinese beauty brands flock to Southeast Asia as their first step in going global Southeast Asia is "closer to home and encompasses many emerging economies with young populations.”  #Chinese #beauty #brands #flock #Southeast

tagesthemen 22:30 Uhr, 08.06.2026 tagesthemen 22:30 Uhr Milliardenschweres deutsch-französisches Kampfjet-Projekt FCAS nach jahrelangem Streit gescheitert, Offenbar auf Druck von US-Präsident Trump: Iran und Israel stoppen vorerst gegenseitige Raketenangriffe, Historische Premiere bei Fußball-WM für Co-Gastgeber Kanada, Deutscher Einzelhandel hofft auf Fußball-WM als Konsummotor, Großflächiger Stromausfall in Reutlingen wegen Brands in Umspannwerk, Weitere Meldungen im Überblick, #mittendrin: Karlsruhe feiert Premiere mit erstem Kneipenchorfestival, Das Wetter https://www.tagesschau. #tagesthemen #2230 #Uhr #08062026

TAT elevates Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2026 with Thai brand experiences The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), together with public and private sector partners, is presenting the Amazing Thailand Grand Sale 2026 from June to August, inviting Thai and international tourists to discover Thai brands, local identity, and creative tourism experiences under the concept Unforgettable Experience of Thai Brands. Ms. #TAT #elevates #Amazing #Thailand #Grand

Can Sun-Protective Clothing Ever Be Chic? These Brands Think So This summer, brands are embedding sun protection into design — and making it cool. #Can #Sun #Protective #Clothing #Ever

A new profile to help publishers and creators highlight their work on Search We’re introducing a new, dedicated space for creators, publishers and brands. #new #profile #help #publishers #and

The Lux Collective Enters Rwanda with Landmark Ultra-Luxury Tourism Circuit Partnership Global hospitality group The Lux Collective has marked its first entry into Rwanda through a landmark strategic partnership with Cleo Capital Group Ltd, one of Rwanda’s visionary hospitality and investment groups, to launch and manage an ultra-luxury tourism circuit across the country’s most iconic destinations. Formalised during the Africa CEO Forum 2026 in Kigali, the partnership represents a significant milestone in Rwanda’s luxury hospitality evolution, introducing internationally acclaimed brands LUX* and SALT to the country through a transformative multi-property project of five resorts. #The #Lux #Collective #Enters #Rwanda

JW Marriott Appoints Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as Global Brand Ambassador JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of more than 30 brands, today announces its collaboration with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as a Global Brand Ambassador. Through this, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will elevate and bring renewed expression to the brand’s global “Stay in the Moment” platform, bringing a thoughtful, globally resonant perspective that deepens its relevance across key international markets. #Marriott #Appoints #Aishwarya #Rai #Bachchan

Twinco cierra una ronda de 165 millones de euros para su escalada mundial La fintech española busca ampliar su capacidad para financiar a proveedores de ámbito mundial, entre los que se encuentra Mango, en España o Centric Brands en Estados Unidos. Entre los inversores: FMO, Bankinter y Banco Santander. #Twinco #cierra #una #ronda #165

6 Upcoming TV Shows Fashion Needs to Know About Fashion brands have been cashing in on the cultural currency of series like Off Campus, Heated Rivalry, and The Summer I Turned Pretty. What are the next hotbeds of TV talent and how should brands get involved? #Upcoming #Shows #Fashion #Needs #Know

It’s a Hot Divorcée Summer. How Can Brands Tap In? Women of a certain age are facing down life after marriage with abandon, and they want their clothes to keep up. #Its #Hot #Divorcée #Summer #How

Sport Meets Style: All of the Soccer and Fashion Collaborations Defining the Season This summer, all of our favorite fashion brands are going all in on the world's favorite pastime.  #Sport #Meets #Style #All #the

All Of The Vintage Brands Gen-Z Is Looking To Score This Summer From colorful prints to classic seperates, these ten labels are amongst the most searched by young consumers. #All #The #Vintage #Brands #Gen

Kenia: Polizei nimmt acht Schülerinnen wegen Verdachts auf Brandstiftung fest Bei einem Feuer in einem Mädcheninternat in Kenia kamen 16 Menschen ums Leben, Dutzende weitere wurden verletzt. Nun sind acht Verdächtige festgenommen worden. #Kenia #Polizei #nimmt #acht #Schülerinnen

The Sock-and-Sandal Debate Isn’t Going Anywhere Brands lean into fashion’s favorite “ugly-chic” styling trick, pairing delicate socks with strappy heels.  #The #Sock #and #Sandal #Debate

How to Make an Entry-Level It-Bag As the race to create the next entry-level It-bag heats up at both ends of the market, how can brands win? #How #Make #Entry #Level #Bag

Perry Ellis encuentra relevo para Europa: Charlotte Cox, consejera delegada para la región Tras anunciarse a principios de mes la salida del ejecutivo Carl Davis, la firma estadounidense de moda ha incorporado a la expresidenta de la región Emea de Pentland Brands, Charlotte Cox, como nueva consejera delegada. #Perry #Ellis #encuentra #relevo #para

China Inc goes shopping for western consumer brands Companies seek growth abroad through deals for Everlane and Puma amid domestic competition and deflationary pressures #China #Inc #goes #shopping #for

Everyone is blaming AI for the death of ‘craft.’ Take a good look in the mirror AI is an easy scapegoat. The truth is that brands, consumers, and marketers all left fingerprints at the scene before AI showed up. #Everyone #blaming #for #the #death

Explora: Six Years at the Summit of Luxury Expedition Travel In a world where luxury travel increasingly seeks meaning beyond thread counts and infinity pools, few brands have mastered the art of purposeful exploration quite like Explora. Named the World’s Leading Expedition Company for six consecutive years by the prestigious World Travel Awards, Explora has redefined what it means to journey through some of South America’s most extraordinary landscapes. #Explora #Six #Years #the #Summit

Authentic sella la compra de Lee a Kontoor por 1.000 millones La plataforma estadounidense Authentic Brands Group, en plena reorganización de su directiva, adquiere la marca de denim, con la que espera multiplicar sus ventas en retail con los 1.500 millones de dólares en ventas de Lee. #Authentic #sella #compra #Lee #Kontoor

Marquee Brands toma el control de Roberto Cavalli La operación supone un paso más en el acelerado proceso de compras que están llevando a cabo compañías de gestión de marcas. The Level Group (asentada en Milán) se convertirá en el socio para moda femenina y masculina y retail. #Marquee #Brands #toma #control #Roberto

Forget Euro Summer. Brands Are Having a Wet, Hot American Summer As the big brands head to Europe, these fashion favorites are popping up in US cities from New York to Los Angeles for summer 2026. #Forget #Euro #Summer #Brands #Are

Google Just Changed How We’re Going to Shop Google is introducing agentic AI shopping across its online universe — from Gmail to YouTube to search. It’s a move that will shift consumer behavior, but raises questions of agency, privacy, and reach for brands. #Google #Just #Changed #How #Were