Big Dave’s Locks in Supply Chain Partnerships to Supercharge Expansion
Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks announced strategic supply‑chain partnerships with Amoroso’s Baking Co. and Philly’s Best Steak Company to support its national franchise rollout. Amoroso’s will supply a custom‑cut baguette, while Philly’s Best becomes the exclusive, Halal‑certified protein provider, standardizing menu quality across new markets. The collaborations are already feeding locations in Georgia, the Carolinas and Central Florida, reinforcing brand consistency as the chain expands. The move helped Big Dave’s earn the No. 6 spot on Fast Casual’s 2025 Top 100 Movers & Shakers.
For-Sight Strengthens Guest Engagement with Launch of New Loyalty Module
For‑Sight has launched a new Loyalty Module in partnership with Inspire Loyalty, embedding loyalty program management directly into its hotel CRM platform. The module automates points accrual, supports tiered and paid memberships, and feeds loyalty activity into guest profiles for...
Afghanistan and Pakistan to Exhibit at ITB Berlin While Engaged in a Deadly War
Afghanistan and Pakistan, despite a deadly war, will still exhibit at ITB Berlin, hoping to promote culture and adventure tourism. Prior to the conflict, both nations were experiencing fragile tourism recoveries, with Pakistan seeing domestic travel growth and Afghanistan grappling...
Gambonanza Is the Best Balatro-Like Version of Chess yet and You Have to Try the Demo
Indie developer releases Gambonanza, a chess‑roguelike hybrid demo debuting at Steam Next Fest. The game condenses chess onto a tiny board where players spin a wheel for three starting pieces and must capture all enemy units within limited turns, with...
Britain’s Clean Power Economy Is Growing Rapidly but Unevenly
Britain’s low‑carbon economy posted a record £77 billion turnover in 2024, a 12% jump and a 90% increase since 2015. Power generation – wind, solar, nuclear and carbon capture – contributed £33.6 billion, roughly 44% of sector revenue, while low‑emission transport surged...
Julie Lamb Promoted to Chief Talent Officer at AEG’s AXS; Jason Boxer Upped to Chief Financial Officer
Julie Lamb has been promoted to Chief Talent Officer of AEG’s ticketing arm AXS, while Jason Boxer moves up to Chief Financial Officer. Both previously served as senior vice presidents—Lamb in HR and Boxer in accounting and finance. Their new...
Why Sourcing Shifts Are Easier Said than Done when Battling Tariffs
Tariff volatility under the Trump administration is forcing U.S. brands to rethink where they source products. Executives like Brooklinen's COO note that shifting production to a new country takes months, not weeks, and domestic cotton supplies are limited. Companies are...
German Navy Orders Four Training Boats From Fassmer
German shipbuilder Fassmer has secured a contract with the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) to build four SAMSe (mod) training boats for the German Navy. The vessels will support nautical instruction and the “Überleben...
Telia and Viaplay Sign New Multi-Year Content Agreement
Telia and Viaplay have signed a multi‑year content agreement to bolster Telia’s TV and streaming proposition in Sweden. The deal secures long‑term access to Viaplay’s extensive library of international series, local entertainment and premium live‑sport rights, including UEFA Champions League...
Rotating Gravity and Perimeter Movement in Phaser
Emanuele Feronato’s new tutorial demonstrates how to recreate the rotating‑gravity and perimeter‑based movement from the platformer *Be Brave, Barb* using pure geometry in Phaser. By extracting a shape’s outer loop from a Tiled map and assigning a simple terrain direction...
MSC Refurbishing Cruise Ship as Part of Ongoing Investment Plan
MSC Cruises has begun a major refurbishment of the MSC Poesia at Malta’s Palumbo shipyard, adding the upscale MSC Yacht Club and revamping dining, spa and fitness facilities. The upgrades, which include new specialty venues like Butcher’s Cut and Kaito Sushi...
As 'Shockwaves And Shenanigans' Recede, Investors Move Fast To Snap Up UK Retail Bargains
UK retail property is re‑emerging as a high‑yield asset class, with prime shopping centre yields near 8% and secondary assets offering double‑digit returns. Transaction volumes in 2025 were modest at £5.83 bn, but the market saw a flurry of marquee deals,...
Cost Management Is the Primary Business Priority for Benefit Leaders
Employers are feeling heightened pressure from medical inflation, specialty‑drug spend and regulatory complexity, prompting a shift toward cost control as the top benefits priority, according to MetLife’s 2026 U.S. Employee Benefit Trends Study. Controlling benefit costs has become the number‑one...
Asus Introduces Liquid Cooling for AI Data Centers
ASUS unveiled its Optimized Liquid‑Cooling Solutions and a strategic partner framework to tackle thermal, power, and density challenges in next‑generation AI and high‑performance computing data centers. The portfolio spans direct‑to‑chip, in‑row CDU, and hybrid systems, built with partners such as...
Il Makiage Owner Oddity Tech Shares Plummet Despite ‘Record’ 2025 Performance
Oddity Tech posted a record 2025, with revenue climbing 25% to $810 million and adjusted EBITDA reaching $163 million, driven by Il Makiage, SpoiledChild and the new MethodIQ launch. The fourth quarter saw revenue up 24% to $153 million and gross profit rising 20%,...
ScarCruft Uses Zoho WorkDrive and USB Malware to Breach Air-Gapped Networks
North Korean APT ScarCruft launched the Ruby Jumper campaign, employing a chain of malware that includes RESTLEAF, SNAKEDROPPER, THUMBSBD, VIRUSTASK, FOOTWINE and BLUELIGHT. The first‑stage payload uses a malicious LNK file to execute PowerShell, which carves and runs additional components....
Why I Was Wrong About the AMUG Conference
Michael Petch revises his view of the AMUG Conference, arguing it is less an agenda‑setting forum and more a collective reckoning among seasoned additive‑manufacturing practitioners. The event’s dense, experience‑rich environment surfaces real‑world friction points that shape procurement and integration decisions...
Netflix Dropping Its Bid for Warner Bros. Will Spur Big Gains for the Streaming Giant, Analysts Say
Netflix walked away from its proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, letting the bid lapse as Paramount Skydance raised its offer to $31 per share. The decision erased a major overhang, sending Netflix stock up about 8% in pre‑market trading while Warner Bros. Discovery slipped...
US–Caribbean Tensions, Cuba Sanctions and the Future of Regional Tourism
At CARICOM’s 50th heads‑of‑government meeting, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized Washington’s renewed focus on the Caribbean, tying security, energy and investment to the region’s tourism‑driven economies. He warned that transnational crime and energy instability threaten visitor confidence, while...
Dash0 Targets $1bn Valuation with Balderton-Led Funding Round, Reports Say
Dash0, an AI‑native cloud‑monitoring platform founded in 2023, is in talks with Balderton Capital to lead a new funding round that would value the company at $1 billion, elevating it to unicorn status. The New‑York‑based startup, which retains a strong operational...
Fitting ETCS to Older Trains
The East Coast Digital Programme is fitting European Train Control System (ETCS) equipment to legacy UK rolling stock, including the 50‑year‑old Class 43 High Speed Train, the steam locomotive Tornado and the diesel‑electric Class 55 Deltic. Hitachi Rail supplied a modular Level 2...
Banks Need to Rethink How They Train Staff to Fight Financial Crime
Banks are confronting a financial‑crime threat that evolves faster than their compliance training cycles. The profession suffers from a thin talent pipeline, with most hires arriving mid‑career and no standardized academic path. Current training is static, annual, and siloed, while...
GIFT City’s First-Ever IPO to Open on March 6
XED Executive Development Ltd is launching the International Financial Services Centre’s first equity IPO from GIFT City, opening on March 6 and closing on March 18. The $12 million, dollar‑denominated offering will list on NSE International Exchange and India‑INX, with a price band...
Most US Coal Plants Could Meet Air Pollution Rules. Trump Weakened Them Anyway
The EPA’s own analysis shows that only 27 of the nation’s 219 coal‑fired power plants would need costly upgrades to meet the 2024 Mercury and Air Toxics Standards (MATS). Despite this, the Trump administration rolled back the stricter limits on...
Inside Lookfantastic’s Second UK Store and Its Play to Be the ‘Immersive’ Retailer in the North
Lookfantastic, the THG‑owned beauty e‑commerce platform, opened its second UK brick‑and‑mortar location in Bristol’s Cabot Circus on 27 February. The 3,000‑sq‑ft store is designed as an intuitive, immersive environment that showcases premium brands such as Jo Malone, Tom Ford and YSL...
BBC Spotlights Glasgow in Next Iteration of 'Made of Here' Campaign
The BBC has unveiled the latest iteration of its "Made of Here" campaign, this time spotlighting Glasgow. Produced by BBC Creative and the BBC Scotland Brand, the visual rollout features a striking sunset over the city alongside iconic cultural references...
How PBM Reforms Could Push Drugmakers Into the Pricing Spotlight
The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 bans pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from receiving compensation tied to drug list prices and mandates 100% rebate pass‑through to plan sponsors by August 2028. The law also allocates roughly $190 million to the Centers for...
Martijn Van Hout to Depart Canal+ After 22 Years
Martijn van Hout will leave Canal+ at the end of February, ending a 22‑year tenure that included roles as Country Manager DACH and Managing Director of Canal+ Austria. He launched HD Austria in 2010, grew it into a full pay‑TV...
UK Court of Appeal Rules on the Concept of Personal Data in the Context of Data Security
On 19 February 2026 the UK Court of Appeal decided DSG Retail Ltd v The Information Commissioner, holding that a controller’s data‑security duty covers all information it treats as personal, even if an attacker cannot identify individuals. The ruling, based...
Cloud Calling Data Sovereignty Secures Business Operations
BT has launched Sovereign Voice, a cloud‑calling solution that guarantees all voice traffic remains within the United Kingdom’s borders. The service runs on domestic data centres, is managed by local staff, and incorporates Cisco’s secure‑calling platform. It targets heavily regulated...
Marathon: How to Play as Vandal
Marathon’s Vandal Shell is built for speed, offering the highest movement rate among the six classes. Its core abilities—Powerslide, Microjets, and the Disrupt Cannon—let players traverse maps quickly, reach high ground, and neutralize enemy shields. Effective Vandal play hinges on...
Dr Disrespect Pulls Another Fake Game Partnership with Marathon
Streamer Herschel “Dr Disrespect” Beahm posted an X image implying an official partnership with Bungie’s shooter Marathon, using the #MarathonPartner tag. Bungie quickly refuted the claim, stating he has no partnership with the game. This follows a similar false partnership claim...
Angola Takes Centre Stage at ITB Berlin 2026: Political Gesture or Strategic Tourism Play?
Angola will headline the opening gala of ITB Berlin’s 60th edition on 2 March 2026, using the platform to unveil its new tourism brand “Visit Angola – The Rhythm of Life.” The event will host 700‑800 high‑level guests, showcasing Angolan culture,...
Is Turkey About to Purchase F-35 Fighter Jets?
Turkey is negotiating a $500 billion energy partnership with the United States that appears tied to a prospective purchase of Lockheed Martin F‑35 Lightning II fighter jets. The deal is expected to be formalised at the NATO summit in Ankara on 7–8 July, with...
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[Extended] Get 300k Lufthansa Miles, 150 GHA Dollars, Lounge Access, and Several Elite Statuses via ASmallWorld
ASmallWorld is offering its Prestige membership at a roughly 10% discount for €4,950, granting members 300,000 Lufthansa Miles & More, 150 GHA Discovery Dollars, and elite status across several hospitality and car‑rental partners. The promotion runs through March 31 2026, after which all perks...
Avanti West Coast Trials World First Rail Timetable Tool to Improve Reliability
Avanti West Coast has begun trialling a world‑first timetable optimisation tool created by the Centre for Modelling and Simulation. The system lets operators input variables such as speed restrictions, line closures or incidents and instantly produces fully optimised schedule alternatives....
Planet of Lana 2 Xbox Achievements Reveal Secretive but Easier Completion
Planet of Lana II: Children of the Leaf will debut on Xbox Game Pass on March 5, 2026, bringing 25 Xbox achievements worth a total of 1,000 Gamerscore. Twenty‑two of those achievements are hidden secrets, revealed only after players meet specific in‑game conditions. The...
Exclusive: Astorg’s Mid-Cap Co-Head Edouard Pillot to Leave Firm
Astorg announced that Edouard Pillot, co‑head of its mid‑cap private‑equity team, will depart the firm. Lionel de Posson, Pillot’s fellow co‑head, will assume sole leadership of the mid‑cap unit. The change follows an internal restructuring aimed at streamlining decision‑making. Astorg...
At This Southern California Car Dealership, You Can Get a Patty Melt with Your Porsche
Galpin Motors, one of Southern California’s largest auto groups, has turned its dealerships into culinary destinations by operating full‑service restaurants such as the Horseless Carriage diner and the Porsche‑themed Boxenstopp. The Horseless Carriage alone pulls in about $3.2 million in annual...
Fat Brands Says that Bond Investors Knew What They Were Getting Into
Fat Brands, the parent of Fazoli's and 15 other restaurant chains, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in January 2024. Lenders have pushed for a court‑appointed trustee, alleging CEO Andy Wiederhorn misused company funds for personal loans, bonuses, and an unauthorized stock...
The Beverage Boom Is Transforming the Soda Fountain
Restaurants are responding to a surge in specialty beverage demand by partnering with equipment manufacturers to replace legacy soda fountains with advanced, high‑tech drink dispensers. The new machines integrate IoT connectivity, real‑time analytics, and modular ingredient cartridges, allowing on‑the‑fly customization....
James Beard Foundation Honors 6 Longtime Restaurants with 2026 America's Classics Award
Six long‑standing, family‑owned restaurants across the United States have been named the 2026 James Beard America’s Classics. The honorees include The Serving Spoon in California, Oyster House in Philadelphia, Johnny’s Café in Omaha, Eng’s in Kingston, Figaretti’s Italian Restaurant in...
How the Restaurant Industry Fared in the State of the Union Address
President Trump’s State of the Union offered little concrete relief for restaurants, focusing instead on broader political themes. Washington state introduced the “Golden Oldie” proposal, a per‑employee head tax aimed at funding health initiatives. Minneapolis reported calmer streets and a...
Want More Sales? Just Add Cheese
Applebee’s reported a notable sales boost after launching a cheese‑laden burger, highlighted on the Restaurant Business podcast. The episode also examined Burger King’s Whopper enhancements and its rollout of AI tools to streamline operations. Meanwhile, major pizza chains continue to...
Burger King's Store-Level Profitability Runs Into a Beef Cost Wall
Burger King has been steadily boosting store‑level profitability, posting double‑digit earnings growth across its U.S. locations. However, a sharp rise in beef prices—up roughly 35% since early 2025—has begun to erode those gains. The chain responded with modest menu price...
New Frostrail Video Delivers More Survival Train Horror Shooting Plus Weird Underground Tomb Raider Temples
Frostrail, the upcoming first‑person co‑op horror survival game from the Barotrauma team, released a new gameplay trailer showcasing underground, Tomb‑Raider‑inspired catacombs and more elaborate horror set pieces. The video adds layers of mystique to the train‑based premise, featuring abandoned churches...
Nigeria: 'Digitisation of Mining License Attracting Investors Into Sector'
Nigeria’s Mining Cadastre Office has completed the digitisation and validation of its mining licence registry, making the country the 11th African nation to achieve this milestone. The move, announced by Director‑General Obadiah Simon Nkom at an African Minerals Development Centre...
The 5 Best Star Wars Games Ever: From 16-Bit to Modern Masterpieces
The article ranks the five most iconic Star Wars video games, spanning the 1992 SNES classic Super Star Wars to the GameCube‑era flight marvel Rogue Squadron II and the modern narrative hit Jedi Survivor. Each entry is evaluated on gameplay depth,...
PE Eyes Growth in Hospice Care Platforms: 5 Deals
Private equity firms are intensifying focus on hospice care platforms, with five notable deals reported this quarter. Kinderhook, Renovus and Revelstoke are among the investors leading the charge, targeting fragmented providers to build scalable platforms. The surge reflects broader demographic...
Nowhere Prophet Brings Its Award-Winning Tactical Single-Player Card Battles to Mobile on March 13, 2026
Nowhere Prophet, the award‑winning tactical single‑player deck‑building RPG from Sharkbomb Studios, is slated for a mobile debut on Android and iOS on March 4, 2026, priced at $4.99. The game, previously praised on PC, blends Indian‑infused dust‑punk aesthetics with a unique mechanic...