Nike’s Sales are Tumbling
Nike is experiencing a downturn as global sales fell by 9% last quarter, with a sharp 17% decline in China, the company announced on Thursday. In North America, its biggest
Champagne Sales Lose Fizz in 2023 After Covid-Era Peak
Champagne sales have experienced a downturn in 2023, stepping back from the record-breaking heights achieved in the Covid-19 era. The Comité Champagne, representing over 16,000 winegrowers and 320 Champagne houses,
Hermès Won Its Case Against an Artist Who Sold NFTs of Its Iconic Birkin Bags
Hermès has secured the bag. The French fashion house has prevailed in its fight against an artist who was selling NFTs of the iconic Birkin bag, The Wall Street Journal
American Airlines and JetBlue Have to Break Up Their Partnership, Court Rules
American Airlines and JetBlue Airways have been ordered to terminate their alliance on Northeast US flight routes by a US District Court judge. The ruling, in favor of the Justice
Apple Launches $599 MacBook Neo With iPhone Chip
Apple Inc. has introduced a new entry-level laptop, the MacBook Neo, priced from $599, marking its most direct move yet into the budget PC market. The 13-inch notebook is powered
Iconic LA Toy Store Faces Uncertain Future as Tariffs Threaten Toy Industry
Kip’s Toyland, Los Angeles’ oldest toy store, is fighting for survival as looming U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports threaten to push prices beyond what small retailers - and their customers
McDonald’s Extends Popular $5 Value Meal Amid Rising Food Costs
McDonald’s has announced that its widely successful “$5 Meal Deal” will remain on menus at nearly all of its U.S. locations through August. This extension comes in response to the
ByteDance Moves to Restrict AI Video Tool Amid Mounting Legal Pressure from Hollywood
ByteDance has said it will tighten controls on its artificial intelligence video generator after facing legal threats from Disney and criticism from other major entertainment groups. The response follows a
Don Julio Takes Centre Stage as AMVCA 2026 Sets May 9 Date
The 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards is officially underway, with MultiChoice confirming May 9, 2026, as the date for this year’s ceremony and naming veteran actress
Airbnb Faces Scrutiny Over Hidden Camera Incidents
Airbnb is under fire again after a woman discovered she was secretly recorded undressing at a rental property. This incident, like many others before it, has raised serious concerns about
Apple Lost $200 Billion in Two Days After Reports of iPhone Ban in China
Apple (AAPL) shares recently experienced a 2.9% decline, triggered by reports of China's intention to extend its ban on the use of iPhones to government-affiliated agencies and companies. This development
Bayer Proposes $7.25bn Roundup Settlement
Bayer has offered to pay $7.25bn (£5.35bn) to settle thousands of lawsuits in the United States alleging that its Roundup weedkiller causes cancer, as the company seeks to bring long-running
Claire’s UK and Ireland Operations Enter Administration, 2,150 Jobs in Jeopardy
Fashion accessories retailer Claire’s has entered administration in the UK and Ireland, placing more than 2,150 jobs at risk amid mounting financial pressures and intensifying competition from online and fast-fashion
Pay $84 a Year for Twitter Blue or Lose Your Checkmark Beginning April 1, Twitter Says
Twitter’s free blue “verified” checkmarks for notable users may finally be coming to an end. Ever since Elon Musk took control of the company in October, he’s been threatening to
BlizzCon Canceled for 2024, Blizzard Promises Future Return Amid Industry Challenges
Blizzard Entertainment has announced the cancellation of BlizzCon for the year 2024, marking a hiatus for the annual gaming convention typically held in Anaheim, California. While the company did not
More Than 8,000 Job Cuts Planned by Another Top German Manufacturer
German industrial powerhouse Bosch has revealed plans to slash approximately 8,250 jobs globally over the coming years, marking yet another setback for Germany’s struggling economy. The job cuts will primarily
Xbox Showcase Rumoured For Next Week As ‘Metro 2039’ Reveal Speculated
Reports suggest that Microsoft could host a new Xbox Games Showcase as early as next week, with speculation mounting that a new instalment in the Metro franchise may be unveiled.
Johannesburg Intensifies Illegal Billboard Crackdown, Major Brands Caught in Enforcement Drive
The City of Johannesburg has ramped up its campaign against illegal outdoor advertising, with several high-profile brands - including Coca-Cola, Netflix, MTN, Absa, KFC, WeBuyCars, Jeep, Dis-Chem, Engen, and eTV
Thames Water Faces Uncertainty as £4bn Rescue Deal Collapses
The future of Thames Water, the UK’s largest water utility, is once again in jeopardy following the withdrawal of private equity firm KKR from a crucial £4 billion funding agreement.
Jim Carrey Lists $29M LA Mansion While Offering a Glimpse of His Own Art
Actor Jim Carrey has listed his California mansion for sale, with the five-bedroom, nine-bathroom home being offered for almost $29 million. The sprawling 12,700-square foot property, in LA's upmarket Brentwood
