Translated by Nazia BIBI KEENOO Published May 1, 2025 The downfall of Liberated Brands in the United States sent shockwaves through the action sports industry. The company, which oversaw select product categories for several brands under the Boardriders umbrella—and more prominently managed the Volcom brand on behalf of Authentic Brands Group (ABG)—had its licensing agreements…
Translated by Nicola Mira Published April 15, 2025 Real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield has published a study analysing data from over 2,000 rental transactions carried out in Europe in 2024. The study charts the evolution of the commercial real estate sector in the continent, where retail rents posted an overall increase compared to…
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) has announced the integration of its UK, Netherlands, Denmark and Sweden operations into a single and expanded Northern Europe region led by Vincent Jean-Pierre as COO. Westfield London The company said the move reinforces its position “as a top city player focused on the best markets in Europe and the US”. The newly…
The ‘livestream revolution’ has arrived, with related shopping “transforming online retail, blending community and commerce”, according to a new report. Image: Whatnot ‘The Live Selling Revolution: 2025 European Market Report’ commissioned by international livestream shopping platform Whatnot reveals that live selling is rapidly gaining traction across Europe as 37% of consumers turn to these platforms…
Europe’s railways have rarely inspired as much excitement as they have in recent years. Train companies, eager to capitalize on this newfound enthusiasm, have been racing to add new destinations, revive old ones or simply provide more seats on popular routes. Others have gone for luxury charters aimed at recreating the opulence of train travel…
If you’ve longed to indulge in elegant rail travel, but thought the days of lavish cars and live music were over, you’re in luck. New trains as well as new routes, amenities and special events are rolling out, enticing travelers to sit back, Champagne in hand, and glide through some of the world’s most beautiful…