News•Feb 26, 2026
How Cafuné Built a Contemporary Handbag Brand From Hong Kong
Queenie Fan and Day Lau launched Cafuné in 2015 to address a lack of affordable, high‑quality contemporary handbags in Asia. Leveraging Fan’s New York design experience and a digital‑first, direct‑to‑consumer model, the brand built a reputation for structured, timeless silhouettes such as the Stance Bag. Early e‑commerce focus enabled organic demand that led to retail pop‑ups and entry into Japan and Taiwan. Cafuné now positions itself as a modern‑luxury label emphasizing longevity and empowerment rather than fleeting trends.
By Inside Retail Asia
News•Feb 26, 2026
CTV Fueled Magnite’s Q4 Growth As Display Falters
Magnite reported Q4 revenue of $205 million, a 6% year‑over‑year increase, driven largely by its fast‑growing connected‑TV (CTV) segment. While the DV+ platform’s display revenue grew modestly 4% to $101.5 million, CTV revenue surged 32% to $93.6 million, representing 48% of the quarter’s...
By AdExchanger
News•Feb 26, 2026
Myer Celebrates TOPSHOP Arrival With Star-Studded Campaign Via Howatson+Co
Australian department store Myer announced the arrival of British fast‑fashion label TOPSHOP with a high‑profile “My Store Is” campaign. The campaign, produced by Howatson+Company, stars actress Olivia De Jonge, TikTok creator Guy Vadas and artist Bella McGoldrick, emphasizing personal style as identity....
By B&T (Australia)
News•Feb 26, 2026
Urban Ethos Appoints TRP For Brand Strategy, Creative & Media
Urban Ethos, the Australian design‑focused kitchenware brand, has engaged independent agency TRP to steer its brand strategy, creative development, and media planning. The partnership targets accelerated growth and heightened category recognition amid a crowded, competitive market. Urban Ethos emphasizes eco‑conscious...
By B&T (Australia)
News•Feb 26, 2026
AMC Theatres CEO Adam Aron Lauds ‘Besties’ Netflix Relationship
AMC Theatres CEO Adam Aron highlighted the growing partnership with Netflix, noting that exclusive theatrical events such as the KPop Demon Hunters premiere and the Stranger Things series finale drove 35% of the film's total audience and generated $15 million in...
By Media Play News
News•Feb 26, 2026
Ticketek Appoints Greg Segal As Managing Director, Sponsorship & Premium Experiences
Ticketek Entertainment Group has appointed Greg Segal as Managing Director of Sponsorship and Premium Experiences, creating a new business unit to integrate brand partnerships across sport, music and live events. Segal arrives with over 30 years of experience, most recently...
By B&T (Australia)
News•Feb 26, 2026
Untangld Appoints Amanda Quested As Managing Director
Untangld has named Amanda Quested as its new Managing Director, bolstering the firm’s senior‑led strategy offering. Quested arrives with over 25 years of brand, growth and communications experience across the UK and Australia, most recently heading group marketing at M+C...
By B&T (Australia)
News•Feb 26, 2026
Tassie Cybersecurity Scaleup Upguard Pockets $105 Million Series C
UpGuard, the Hobart‑based cybersecurity firm, closed a $75 million Series C round led by Springcoast Capital, with participation from August Capital, Square Peg and Pelion Venture Partners. The capital will accelerate development of its AI‑powered cyber‑risk posture management (CRPM) platform, expand go‑to‑market operations,...
By Startup Daily (ANZ)
News•Feb 26, 2026
‘Humour Is How We Connect With Customers’: Jetstar Boards MAFS Bandwagon
Jetstar tapped the popularity of Nine’s reality show Married At First Sight (MAFS) with a humor‑driven TikTok video that links the show’s drama to its flight offers. The clip uses AI‑generated dancing footage of a contestant in an orange star...
By B&T (Australia)
News•Feb 26, 2026
Heineken Unveils Global ‘Cheers To All Fans’ Campaign in Australia via Le Pub + VML Italy
Heineken has launched its global “Cheers To All Fans” campaign in Australia, created by Le Pub and VML Italy, to leverage fandom as a social catalyst across football, Formula 1 and music festivals. Commissioned research shows 75% of fans use their fandom...
By Campaign Brief Asia
News•Feb 26, 2026
Skincare Brand QV Launches First Global Campaign ‘Skincare For Life’ via Those That Do
Australian skincare staple QV has launched its first ever global campaign, “Skincare for Life,” created by the Sydney‑based agency Those That Do. The multi‑platform effort will run across Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and China, featuring TV, out‑of‑home,...
By Campaign Brief Asia
News•Feb 26, 2026
Bloomberg Daybreak Asia: Nvidia Outlook Tops Estimates (Podcast)
Nvidia projected fiscal Q1 revenue of about $78 billion, topping the average Wall Street forecast of $72.8 billion and approaching the high‑end $80 billion outlook. CEO Jensen Huang highlighted a surge in enterprise adoption of AI agents, indicating that corporate customers are joining...
By Bloomberg — Business
News•Feb 26, 2026
Super Retail Group Profits Hurt by Rebel Discounts
Super Retail Group reported a 4.2% increase in first‑half FY2026 sales to $2.1 billion, but profits fell 19.8% year‑on‑year. The decline was driven by peak capital‑expenditure spending and aggressive promotional activity at its Rebel sporting‑goods chain, which shaved 20 basis points...
By Inside Retail Australia
News•Feb 26, 2026
Padua College Launches New Brand Positioning ‘Motivating Every Purpose’ via The Fuel Agency
Padua College has unveiled a new brand positioning, “Motivating Every Purpose,” developed by The Fuel Agency. The platform emphasizes the school’s Catholic ethos and a holistic approach that nurtures academic, spiritual, emotional, and social growth. A refreshed visual identity, brand...
By Campaign Brief
News•Feb 26, 2026
AMA with Krista Doyle on Reddit Best Practices
In a recent AMA, Reddit community strategist Krista Doyle shared actionable best‑practice guidelines for hosting successful Ask Me Anything sessions. She emphasized the importance of pre‑planning topics, crafting concise prompts, and leveraging Reddit’s moderation tools to maintain focus. Doyle also...
By Superpath
News•Feb 26, 2026
5 European Oil Stocks To Buy As Iran Risk Premium Boosts Oil Prices
Geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran have added a sizable risk premium to oil, pushing Brent into the low‑70s and sparking forecasts of $100 per barrel if conflict escalates. The surge has lifted the STOXX Europe 600 Oil...
By OilPrice.com – Main
News•Feb 26, 2026
What VCs Actually Mean when They Say Your Startup Is “Too Early”
Venture capitalists increasingly label pitches as “too early,” a phrase that often masks deeper concerns about product validation, market readiness, or fit rather than pure timing. At a Melbourne Growth Summit, Rampersand’s Paul Naphtali explained that the comment can be a...
By SmartCompany » StartupSmart (AU)
News•Feb 26, 2026
Bloomberg: Leveraged Lending Insights – 2/23/2026
US institutional leveraged loan issuance slowed sharply in February 2026, with only $22.85 billion priced to date and $9.54 billion expected by month‑end, far below January’s $164.1 billion. The month‑over‑month drop reflects heightened market uncertainty and tighter credit conditions. Analysts attribute the slowdown...
By The Lead Left
News•Feb 26, 2026
Golden Grove Powers 29Metals Back to Profit
29Metals reported a decisive financial turnaround in 2025, swinging back to profitability after a $178 million net loss in 2024. Revenue rose 3% to $567 million while cost of sales fell 14%, lifting EBITDA to $176 million and delivering a $24 million net profit....
By Australian Mining
News•Feb 26, 2026
SafetyCulture Founder Luke Anear Returns as CEO to Be ‘Present’ in Sydney HQ
SafetyCulture announced that founder and executive chairman Luke Anear will step in as interim CEO after the departure of US‑based CEO Kelly Vohs on March 31. The change aims to provide a consistent leadership presence at the Sydney headquarters while the...
By Startup Daily (ANZ)
News•Feb 26, 2026
From Back Office to Strategic Insights: How AI Is Transforming Payroll
Artificial intelligence is moving beyond basic automation in payroll to handle timesheet verification, anomaly detection, and compliance monitoring across jurisdictions. Vendors and experts say AI augments payroll professionals, freeing them to provide strategic insights on compensation costs and labor forecasting....
By Canadian HR Reporter
News•Feb 26, 2026
Recent Changes in Credit Markets and Their Implications for Monetary Policy
The February 2026 bulletin outlines three post‑pandemic credit‑market shifts that have eased financial conditions: bank‑funding cost spreads fell about 70 basis points, variable mortgage‑rate spreads narrowed roughly 65 basis points, and business‑credit supply expanded with non‑bank lenders gaining market share. These...
By Reserve Bank of Australia – News
News•Feb 26, 2026
Developments in Foreign Exchange and Over-the-Counter Derivatives Markets
The BIS Triennial Survey shows global foreign‑exchange turnover jumped to US$9.5 trillion per day in April 2025, a 27 % rise driven by heightened volatility, hedging and speculative activity. Spot and outright forwards led the surge, while currency‑option turnover more than doubled and...
By Reserve Bank of Australia – News
News•Feb 26, 2026
On the Road to Better Cross-Border Payments: How Is Australia Travelling?
Australia is gradually aligning with the G20 Roadmap for cross‑border payments, having met the universal access target but still falling short on cost, speed and transparency goals. Bank‑based transfers to advanced economies cost about 4 % for a A$1,000 payment, while...
By Reserve Bank of Australia – News
News•Feb 26, 2026
STAT+: Sarepta Therapeutics CEO Doug Ingram Will Retire After a Tumultuous Decade
Sarepta Therapeutics CEO Doug Ingram announced his retirement, ending a decade that lifted the biotech to a $15 billion valuation by securing approvals for three Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) therapies. The company’s market value subsequently collapsed amid a safety investigation into...
By STAT (Biotech)
News•Feb 26, 2026
Media Needs ‘Self-Critical Reflection’ After Years of Negative Trump Coverage, Axel Springer CEO Says
Axel Springer CEO Mathias Döpfner urged media outlets to conduct a self‑critical reflection after repeatedly misreading Donald Trump’s electoral appeal, calling the coverage predictable and polarising. Speaking at Semafor’s “Restoring Trust in Media” summit, he highlighted the need for curiosity‑driven...
By The Wrap
News•Feb 26, 2026
AMD Commits $250M To Nutanix To Accelerate Enterprise Agentic AI Infrastructure
AMD announced a $250 million strategic partnership with Nutanix, buying $150 million of Nutanix common stock and committing up to $100 million for joint R&D and go‑to‑market efforts. The collaboration will integrate Nutanix’s Cloud and Kubernetes platforms with AMD’s EPYC CPUs, Instinct GPUs,...
By CRN (US)
News•Feb 26, 2026
IPA Names DEI Champions on iList 2026 Shortlist
The Institute of Practitioners in Advertising (IPA) has released the iList 2026 shortlist, highlighting agencies that have demonstrated outstanding diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The shortlist features a select group of agencies that will be interviewed by a panel...
By Campaign UK
News•Feb 26, 2026
The UK’s Global Leadership in Lawtech Is at Risk if Women Are Left Behind
Professor Mimi Zou warns that the United Kingdom’s rapid lawtech expansion could stall if women remain under‑represented. The sector has grown more than 90% since 2020, driven by AI tools like ChatGPT and large‑language‑model platforms such as Harvey. Yet only...
By Legal Futures (UK)
News•Feb 26, 2026
Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc (PSBD) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Palmer Square Capital BDC reported Q3 2025 results, deploying $138.7 million of capital across 28 new commitments while generating $13.6 million of net investment income that fully covered its $0.42 per‑share total dividend. The firm posted a NAV of $15.39 per share, reaffirmed...
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News•Feb 26, 2026
Brinks Co (BCO) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Fortune Brands Innovations (FBIN) announced a CEO transition, with board member Amit Banati taking over from Nicholas Fink in May, while Chair Susan Kilsby will act as interim CEO. 2025 total sales slipped 3% to $4.5 billion and operating income fell...
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News•Feb 26, 2026
Viatris Inc (VTRS) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Viatris reported Q4 2025 revenue of $3.76 billion, a 1% decline year‑over‑year, but achieved 1% operational revenue growth when the indoor‑facility impact is excluded. Strong commercial performance drove double‑digit sales gains in Greater China (+9%), emerging markets (+7%) and Europe (+1%)....
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News•Feb 26, 2026
Perrigo Company PLC (PRGO) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Perrigo reported a 4.4% decline in organic net sales for the quarter, driven by softness in global OTC and its infant formula and oral‑care businesses under review. Despite the downturn, the company gained 90 basis points of US store‑brand OTC...
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News•Feb 26, 2026
Hilton Grand Vacations Inc (HGV) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Hilton Grand Vacations reported fourth‑quarter 2020 revenue of $233 million, a 5% sequential increase, and adjusted EBITDA of $35 million (excluding a $3 million CARES Act credit). The company posted a net loss of $143 million, driven by a $209 million non‑cash land impairment. Contract...
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News•Feb 26, 2026
Papa John's International Inc (PZZA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Papa John’s reported a 1% drop in global system‑wide sales for Q4 2025, with North America comparable sales falling 5% while international markets rose 6%, led by a 7% gain in the UK. Total revenue slipped 6% to $498 million and...
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News•Feb 26, 2026
Concentra Group Holdings Parent Inc (CON) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Concentrix reported fourth‑quarter 2025 revenue of $2.55 billion, a 3.1% constant‑currency increase that exceeded the high end of guidance. Non‑GAAP operating income rose to $323 million with a 12.7% margin, and adjusted free cash flow reached $626 million for the year, up 32%,...
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News•Feb 26, 2026
Hagerty Inc (HGTY) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Hagerty Inc. reported Q3 2025 revenue of $380 million, an 18% year‑over‑year increase, propelled by 16% written‑premium growth and strong State Farm policy conversions. Operating profit jumped 240% to $34 million, lifting margins to 9% and net income to $46 million, a 143%...
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News•Feb 26, 2026
Vistance Networks Inc (VISN) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Vistance Networks completed the CCS divestiture to Amphenol, using the proceeds to retire all debt, redeem preferred equity and declare a $10‑per‑share special cash distribution. The company posted a 40% jump in full‑year net sales to $1.93 billion, with Q4 core...
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News•Feb 26, 2026
Sempra (SRE) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Sempra reported adjusted Q3 2025 EPS of $1.11, a 25% year‑over‑year rise, while GAAP earnings fell to $0.12 per share because of a $514 million non‑recurring tax charge. The company reaffirmed its 2025‑2026 adjusted EPS guidance and highlighted a $10 billion sale...
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News•Feb 26, 2026
The Emerging US Influence Threat to British Democracy
The United States’ 2025 National Security Strategy signals a new soft‑power push, funding MAGA‑aligned think tanks in the UK and Europe while tech oligarchs pour record sums into political campaigns. By the end of 2025, US‑backed donors contributed $429 million to...
By RUSI
News•Feb 26, 2026
Frontdoor Inc (FTDR) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Frontdoor reported Q3 2025 revenue of $618 million, a 14% year‑over‑year increase driven by volume growth and higher pricing. Adjusted EBITDA rose 18% to $195 million, with gross margin expanding to 57% and free cash flow conversion improving to 60%....
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News•Feb 26, 2026
Public Service Enterprise Group Inc (PEG) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Pacific Gas & Electric reported full‑year 2025 core earnings of $1.50 per share, a 10% increase over 2024 and the midpoint of its guidance range. The company raised its 2026 core EPS outlook to $1.64‑$1.66, signaling another 10% growth year...
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News•Feb 26, 2026
Xponential Fitness Inc (XPOF) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Xponential Fitness reported Q3 2025 adjusted EBITDA of $33.5 million, up 9% year‑over‑year, with a margin expanding to 42%. Consolidated revenue slipped 2% to $78.8 million, driven by a 49% plunge in equipment sales and softer merchandise demand. Franchise revenue rose 17%...
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News•Feb 26, 2026
PRA Group Inc (PRAA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
PRA Group reported record financial results for 2025, with estimated remaining collections (ERC) reaching $8.6 billion, cash collections $2.1 billion and revenue $1.2 billion, all new highs. Portfolio purchases totaled $1.2 billion, matching its target and driving higher purchase‑price multiples in both the U.S....
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News•Feb 26, 2026
#TheMarketer: What SA CMOs Would Advise Their Peers
South African CMOs shared hard‑won advice, urging peers to pursue bold, visionary moves that redefine brands rather than chase incremental tweaks. They stress protecting a brand’s emotional truth, granting marketers freedom to experiment, and blending creativity with data‑driven insight. Consistency,...
By MarkLives (South Africa)
News•Feb 26, 2026
Tecnoglass Inc (TGLS) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Tecnoglass Inc. trimmed its 2025 revenue midpoint guidance by $20 million after commercial construction invoicing slowed, with roughly half of the shortfall expected to roll into 2026. The company faces sharply higher aluminum input costs—LME prices up 15% and U.S. premiums...
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News•Feb 26, 2026
Celsius Holdings Inc (CELH) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Celsius Holdings reported Q4 2025 revenue of $725 million, a 173% year‑over‑year increase, propelled by the Alani Nu acquisition, Rockstar Energy addition, and expanded PepsiCo partnership. Gross margin rose to 51.3% as scale and mix benefits offset tariff pressures and lower‑margin...
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News•Feb 26, 2026
Millicom International Cellular SA (TIGO) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Millicom (Tigo) reported a strong Q4 2020 rebound, adding a record 2.3 million mobile users and 103 k cable customers, lifting its total subscriber base to 42 million mobile and 4.5 million broadband users. Service revenue and EBITDA were essentially flat YoY, while operating...
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News•Feb 26, 2026
Middleby Corp (MIDD) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Middleby Corp completed the sale of a 51% stake in its Residential Kitchen segment, generating $565 million in cash and retaining a 49% interest. The company accelerated share repurchases, buying back $960 million of stock and cutting the share count by roughly...
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News•Feb 26, 2026
Morgan Stanley Direct Lending Fund (MSDL) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Morgan Stanley delivered record 2025 results, posting $70.6 billion in total revenue and a historic $10.21 earnings per share. Total client assets rose to $9.3 trillion, while wealth management generated $31.8 billion in revenue and attracted $356 billion of net new assets. The firm’s...
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