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🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Searching for answers for themselves, they created something without which thousands cannot start their day: the story of 'Skinlovers'

Skinlovers is a Lithuanian skincare brand focusing on natural products and educating customers on proper skin care routines.

Mar 3 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Hyatt, the chain that aims to have no hotels owned

Hyatt is striving to transition to a brand that operates with minimal real estate assets, influenced by various financial and operational considerations.

Mar 3 • 04:30 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The German Owner Assigned Brand Management of Hubert to Managers from the Czech Republic, Production Will Not Be Moved from Sereď

The German ownership of Hubert J.E. has transitioned brand management to Czech managers while retaining production in Slovakia despite concerns about foreign investors relocating their operations.

Mar 2 • 17:32 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

It was supposed to be a rescue in tough times. Instead, the new AUDI turned out like Škoda

Audi's new brand launch in China, intended to cater to local tastes, has failed to meet sales expectations, leading to significant discounts and a downturn in demand.

Mar 2 • 14:31 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Inese Vakse on 'Amoralle': 'Everything is gone, everything is sold'

Inese Vakse, founder of 'Amoralle', announced that she has sold everything from her brand, leaving only its name, and plans to document her 17-year journey in a book.

Mar 2 • 13:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government prohibits the sale of a canned palm heart brand; see which one

The Brazilian government has banned the sale of the Palmito Lemos brand due to lack of sanitary licensing and compliance with production standards.

Mar 2 • 13:39 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Mart Sander's brand new film 'Tallinn in Flames' has already received an international award

Mart Sander's documentary 'Tallinn in Flames' premiered at the Tbilisi International Documentary Film Festival and has already won an international award.

Mar 2 • 10:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

ITV confirms The Lady replacement as brand new detective drama starts

ITV has announced the upcoming replacement for the royal true crime drama, The Lady, which concludes tonight.

Mar 2 • 09:25 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Test Drive Škoda Epiq: A New Size Among the Small Ones

The Škoda Epiq, the brand's new entry-level electric vehicle, promises intelligent space utilization and aims to become the best-selling electric car in Škoda's lineup.

Mar 2 • 08:49 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Rūdolfs Blaumanis with his impressive mustache could definitely be a client of "SILMACHY"

Marta Šulce utilized her experience as a pharmacist to create the successful skincare brand "SILMACHY," which has gained recognition in Latvia and beyond.

Mar 1 • 22:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Did you notice? Finnish people's favorite brand extended the warranty for all cars to five years

Nissan has announced an extension of the warranty for all its new passenger cars in Finland to five years or 100,000 kilometers.

Mar 1 • 20:20 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Sephora, the leading French cosmetics brand, knocks on Ecuador's door

French cosmetics giant Sephora is set to enter the Ecuadorian market and has filed for trademark registration in the country.

Mar 1 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Telekino 2417: these are the prizes of Telekino this Sunday, March 1

The Telekino lottery draw will offer a brand new car and an American-style house for the top prize, along with a total pot of approximately $350 million.

Mar 1 • 13:02 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

2.14 Lakh Cars Sold in 28 Days! This Brand's Vehicles Sold Heavily

Maruti Suzuki recorded a significant increase in sales in February 2026, selling a total of 2,13,995 vehicles, marking a 7.3% growth compared to the same month last year.

Mar 1 • 07:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Best ever' true crime doc returns with brand new chilling episode tonight

The BBC true crime documentary series 'Forensics: The Real CSI' returns for its sixth season with a new episode airing tonight.

Mar 1 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Ricardo Álvarez, CEO of Dia Spain: "Kitchens will never disappear in Spain, but they are increasingly used as a recreational activity"

Ricardo Álvarez, CEO of Dia, reflects on the brand's successful transformation from near collapse to profitability and its ongoing evolution amidst changing consumer habits.

Feb 28 • 21:48 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

This 'Bindi' from 'Balika Vadhu' became a businesswoman after leaving showbiz, living a lavish life

Actress Neha Marda, known for her role in the popular TV show 'Balika Vadhu', has transitioned from acting to becoming a businesswoman, focusing on her deodorant brand post-marriage and motherhood.

Feb 28 • 11:33 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Bentley has soared, and so have Polish customers of this brand

Bentley is undergoing changes with the introduction of the Bentley Supersports model, showcasing a new rear-wheel-drive system and appealing to Polish customers.

Feb 28 • 09:29 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

DS Automobiles: Title Sponsor of the France SailGP Team

DS Automobiles becomes the title sponsor of the France SailGP Team, marking a new chapter in the brand's history as it also launches three new car models.

Feb 28 • 09:28 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Debut of Demna: Gucci's Future Begins Now

Demna's debut as Gucci's creative director aims to revitalize the brand after a challenging period.

Feb 28 • 09:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Brand new industrial hall destroyed in a fire in Mänttä-Vilppula - CEO to AL: 'This game is played'

A newly built industrial hall in Mänttä-Vilppula was largely destroyed in a fire that occurred overnight from Friday to Saturday.

Feb 28 • 06:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

In the factory where the bags that obsess Generation Z are created

The article explores Longchamp's factory in Segré, France, which produces popular bags appealing to Generation Z, highlighting the brand's family-owned heritage and craftsmanship.

Feb 28 • 04:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

I worked at Topshop and one major thing is missing from new John Lewis stores

The return of Topshop to John Lewis stores has sparked nostalgia among shoppers, but some feel a key element of the brand's character is absent.

Feb 28 • 04:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Perini store in Salvador neighborhood to cease operations; learn more

The Perini store in the Pituba neighborhood of Salvador will close its doors starting Saturday, following a brand repositioning aimed at enhancing operational efficiency.

Feb 27 • 22:23 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Nude Project, the Spanish brand led by two twenty-somethings that drives Generation Z crazy: "We were lucky, but the Beatles were also lucky, they had talent and came along when they were supposed to"

Nude Project, a Spanish fashion brand spearheaded by two young entrepreneurs, has successfully captivated Generation Z with its innovative and trendy products.

Feb 27 • 21:42 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Aromas that Balance Life

Candelare, a brand established in Cuenca, Ecuador, offers aromatic personal care products aimed at transforming daily routines into relaxing sensory experiences.

Feb 27 • 21:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Price Surge of High-End Brands is a 'Ridiculous Story': Perspective of the CEO of an Italian Bag Company

The CEO of Christian Villa, an Italian bag brand, criticizes the exorbitant prices of luxury goods, asserting that his products offer genuine value at a realistic price.

Feb 27 • 21:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The best-selling SUV in automotive history arrives in Argentina with a strong renovation

The Hyundai Tucson arrives in Argentina with a new proposal while retaining the essence that made it the best-selling model in the brand's history.

Feb 27 • 18:18 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Malika Ayane and the Cosmetic Kit 'Nocturnal Animals', Rai Initiates Checks

Italian singer Malika Ayane faces scrutiny for potentially promoting a cosmetic brand in connection with her song 'Animali notturni' during a performance at the Sanremo festival.

Feb 27 • 16:13 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

The New Gucci: Do You Feel It Yet?

The article discusses the debut collection by new designer Demna for Gucci, amidst controversy over AI-generated images posted by the brand on social media prior to the fashion show.

Feb 27 • 16:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Kirsti burst into tears at the Helsinki store - "It hurts that Asko is gone"

A couple broke down in tears at a Helsinki store during a bankruptcy sale for Asko, reflecting on the loss of the brand.

Feb 27 • 16:02 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Oswaldo Segura presents Supilindo, 'the most childlike coffee in Ecuador'

Actor Oswaldo Segura has launched a coffee brand named Supilindo, inspired by his childhood connection to coffee cultivation and his character from the series 'Mis adorables entenados.'

Feb 27 • 15:09 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Corruption in the AFA: four other accounts of Javier Faroni's company discovered in the USA.

The U.S. authorities have uncovered four additional bank accounts belonging to Javier Faroni's company, linked to the Argentinian Football Association (AFA), which has raised around $400 million from its brand internationally.

Feb 27 • 13:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Hornby sells slot car racing brand Scalextric for £20m

Hornby has sold its Scalextric slot car racing brand to Purbeck Capital Partners for £20 million, marking a notable change for the company after owning the brand for over 50 years.

Feb 27 • 09:01 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

German court blocks move to brand AfD ‘extremist’

A German court has ruled that the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party cannot be labeled as 'extremist' by the domestic security agency BfV, granting the party a temporary injunction.

Feb 27 • 08:12 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Now speaks the criticized clothing brand Bypias - 'We do not accept... '

Finnish success brand Bypias has responded to criticism regarding its employee treatment and operational practices.

Feb 27 • 05:57 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Aston Martin Cuts Jobs: US Tariffs and Weakening China Hit the Brand

Aston Martin announces a 20% reduction in workforce due to financial struggles exacerbated by US tariffs and economic pressures in China.

Feb 27 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Walkers crisps fans only just realising why they're called Lays outside UK

Fans of Walkers crisps are discovering that the brand is known as Lays in many countries due to its ownership by Frito-Lay.

Feb 27 • 04:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The clothing brand at the center of the scandal breaks its silence

The Finnish clothing brand Bypias responds to public criticism in a customer newsletter, denying allegations made against it.

Feb 26 • 21:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The CEO of Breitling met with Milei and confirmed the opening of its first boutique in Argentina

Breitling's CEO, Georges Kern, visited Buenos Aires to announce the opening of the luxury watch brand's first boutique in Argentina as part of their expansion plans in the country.

Feb 26 • 19:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Analysis: Bypias sources its clothing from Italy's most notorious sweatshop area

Finnish fashion brand Bypias claims its clothing is produced in compliance with EU and local laws, despite evidence suggesting otherwise from Italian sources.

Feb 26 • 17:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Finnish clothing brand in the midst of controversy – Expert: "Deceit"

A Finnish clothing entrepreneur, Pia Erlund, faces serious allegations regarding her leadership style and the misleading marketing practices of her brand, Bypias.

Feb 26 • 17:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Bypias is accused of falsifying the origin of clothing – a domestic brand is no longer a guarantee of responsibility

Finnwatch reports that domestic brand Bypias is accused of replacing original labels on clothing with their own, undermining the trust in local garment responsibility.

Feb 26 • 16:38 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Perfume seller Notino failed with constitutional complaint in dispute with the Chanel brand

Notino's constitutional complaint against Chanel was unsuccessful, leaving the Czech perfume retailer in a challenging position regarding its branding.

Feb 26 • 14:12 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Kantar Emor Becomes Emor

Kantar Emor will now operate under the brand name Emor following a recent ownership change and brand refresh.

Feb 26 • 13:19 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Gioia Picciurro: the Sicilian excellence that conquers the world

Gioia Picciurro is a Palermo-based designer whose brand has gained international recognition for its artisanal quality and aesthetic identity, blending elegance with Sicilian roots.

Feb 26 • 12:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Kate Middleton is one of my customers – one gesture she makes speaks volumes'

Donna Ida, founder of a denim brand, highlights Kate Middleton's approach to retail as she appreciates Royal Family's practice of paying for their purchases.

Feb 26 • 10:11 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The magazine removed Bypias owner Pia Erlund from the reader vote candidate list

Pia Erlund, owner of the Bypias brand, has been removed from the candidate list for the Eeva magazine's 'Eeva of the Year 2026' award following accusations against her.

Feb 26 • 09:58 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Eesti Energia is going to study its brand for a large sum of money

Eesti Energia plans to commission a brand study valued at 300,000 euros plus VAT.

Feb 26 • 09:34 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Avramar: Greek-Spanish 'War' Over Revenues and Use of the Name

There is an escalating conflict between Greek and Spanish subsidiaries of Avramar regarding brand exploitation and financial revenue management.

Feb 26 • 06:55 UTC

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