News•Mar 11, 2026
HomeServices CEO: We’re Ready to Be the ‘Adults in the Room’
HomeServices of America, led by CEO Chris Kelly, is embarking on a year‑long transformation to act as a unified parent company rather than a loose collection of local brokerages. The firm will consolidate its technology stack, cutting 130 vendors down to three and rolling out a single CRM system across its 64,000 agents. A new end‑to‑end digital consumer experience is slated for launch next month, and the company plans to take a more vocal stance on industry debates such as AI, private listings, and consolidation. While centralizing back‑office functions, HomeServices insists it will preserve each brokerage’s local branding and leadership.
By Real Estate News (REN)
News•Mar 11, 2026
Germany, Japan to Unblock Oil Reserves as G-7 Stands ‘Ready’ to Act
Japan and Germany announced they will tap strategic petroleum reserves to curb soaring crude prices amid the Iran‑Israel war, following an International Energy Agency request for a 400 million‑barrel release. Japan plans to act as early as March 16, while Germany will...
By The Straits Times â Technology (Singapore)
News•Mar 11, 2026
35 Years Strong: A Journey of Growth, Gratitude, and Future Ambitions
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) marks its CEO's 35‑year tenure, highlighting a transformation from a modest office to a global association. The organization now operates across Europe, Asia, and North America, with new chapters in London, conferences in Tokyo...
By Hospitality Net – Technology
News•Mar 11, 2026
5 Ways to Strengthen Restaurant Culture as a General Manager
General managers are the architects of restaurant culture, shaping daily operations beyond the front‑of‑house service. Kyle Brown outlines five practical pillars—strict punctuality, comprehensive pre‑service communication, unwavering standards, supportive systems like tip pooling, and hands‑on cross‑training—to embed trust and consistency. By...
By FSR Magazine
News•Mar 11, 2026
Spain Permanently Withdraws Ambassador as Rift with Israel Deepens
Spain announced on March 10 that it has permanently withdrawn its ambassador to Israel, leaving the Tel Aviv mission under a charge d’affaires. The decision follows a series of diplomatic confrontations, including Spain’s ban on weapons shipments to Israel and...
By The Straits Times â Technology (Singapore)
News•Mar 11, 2026
The Big Biscuit Partners With TipHaus to Offer Same-Day Digital Tip Payouts
The Big Biscuit, a fast‑growing breakfast and lunch chain, has teamed up with TipHaus to provide same‑day digital tip payouts across its 30 locations. The partnership leverages TipHaus’s Earned Tip Access, allowing managers to verify shift data and release tips...
By FSR Magazine
News•Mar 11, 2026
Former Legal Sea Foods CEO Debuts New Concept at Boston Airport
Former Legal Sea Foods CEO Roger Berkowitz launched Roger’s Fish Co., a counter‑service seafood concept, in Boston Logan Airport’s Terminal A. The 700‑sq‑ft outlet offers full‑service quality dishes such as lobster rolls, fish‑and‑chips and a signature clam chowder, priced between...
By Restaurant Business
News•Mar 11, 2026
HDFC ERGO General Insurance Appoints Parthanil Ghosh as MD and CEO
HDFC ERGO General Insurance's board has approved Parthanil Ghosh as managing director and chief executive officer, effective April 16, 2026, succeeding Anuj Tyagi. Ghosh brings over three decades of financial services experience and 16 years in general insurance, having joined...
By afaqs! (India)
News•Mar 11, 2026
BKT Tyres Launches ‘Elevate Your Drive’ Campaign with Ranveer Singh
TV led multimedia campaign marks BKT’s entry into India’s on highway tyre market.
By IndianTelevision.com
News•Mar 11, 2026
100 Sessions, 1 Mission: NXT Fellowship Debuts Alongside NXT Summit to Shape Next Generation of Global Leaders
The NXT Foundation launched the inaugural NXT Fellowship, a one‑week immersion for 70 emerging leaders from 39 top universities worldwide. Held alongside the second NXT Summit at Bharat Mandapam, the program delivered 100 sessions covering economics, diplomacy, and cultural heritage...
By afaqs! (India)
News•Mar 11, 2026
TAM Sports Expands Ad Monitoring Across Broadcast and Streaming Platforms
TAM Sports, the sports intelligence arm of TAM Media Research, has expanded its monitoring suite to track advertising on linear live broadcast as well as live streaming via Connected TV and mobile devices. The move broadens its cross‑platform analytics, which...
By afaqs! (India)
News•Mar 11, 2026
WTTC Forecasts The Iran Conflict Is Already Costing The Travel & Tourism Sector at Least US$600 Million Per Day
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) estimates the Iran conflict is wiping out at least US$600 million in international visitor spending each day across the Middle East. Regional aviation hubs such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha and Bahrain, which handle roughly...
By Hospitality Net – Technology
News•Mar 11, 2026
Does Your FM Organization Need Superstars?
Facility management leaders are re‑evaluating the practice of staffing teams exclusively with high‑performing "superstars." While McKinsey research shows star performers can outpace peers by 400% and bring traits like self‑motivation and time‑management, an all‑superstar model can stall long‑term growth as...
By FacilitiesNet (Building Operating Management)
News•Mar 11, 2026
The Ample Hills Couple Is Back, Again
Jackie Cuscuna and Brian Smith, the former Ample Hills founders, are opening a new chicken‑burger concept called Ramblin’ Chick in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn. After two bankruptcies and a brief reacquisition of Ample Hills, they are pivoting to a smaller, profitability‑focused...
By Grub Street (New York Magazine)
News•Mar 11, 2026
Former Myntra and H&M Executives Launch Fashion Platform Confluxe
Former Myntra/AJIO executive Rajesh Narkar and ex‑H&M India leader Louis Coucke have launched Confluxe, a technology‑enabled operating platform designed to help global fashion and lifestyle brands enter and scale in India. The startup closed a $1.6 million pre‑seed round led by...
By afaqs! (India)