The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe. With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who…
Australia’s social media ban for children under 16 will come into effect this Wednesday, Dec. 10. Platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, and YouTube have already begun disabling users’ accounts to comply with the new law. Approved by Australia’s Senate earlier this year, the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Act requires social media…
In May, at its annual Google I/O conference, Google announced a new product called the “Android XR glasses,” without saying much about the specs or giving us a launch date. Now, Google is ready to share more. In a blog post, the company clarified that it’s actually working on two types of smart glasses, both…
The Ohio-based company said sales for the three months ending November 1 totalled $1.472 billion, up 9% from the third quarter of 2024 and above its previously communicated guidance range. Read More
Bernard Arnault has paid homage to the late Frank Gehry, the brilliant Canadian-born architect who passed away on Friday in Los Angeles. Read More
Birks announced on Friday a 16.2% uptick in half-year sales to $93.1 million, on the back of the Canadian jeweller’s acquisition of European Boutique, and a strong retail performance. Read More
French retailer Celio has opened a 1,200-square-metre flagship store showcasing its new concept in the Forum des Halles shopping centre in the heart of Paris, which welcomed over 62 million visitors last year. Read More
Under fire since partnering with Shein, Frédéric Merlin, the young head of BHV whose rise has been meteoric, admits he ‘underestimated’ the challenge posed by the Parisian department store, yet stands by his strategy. Read More
River Island’s newly-filed 2024 pre-restructuring results were poor, as expected, but the company said it’s seeing a significant improvement in profitability for the current year. Read More
French cosmetics group L’Oreal is to increase its stake in Swiss dermatology firm Galderma to 20% from about 10%, the Swiss firm said in a statement on Monday. Read More
