Tag: European

Barcelona reinforces status as European capital of bridal fashion

Translated by Roberta HERRERA Published May 16, 2024 Once relegated to a niche category within the industry, bridal fashion is making a decisive leap to the forefront. The pandemic’s impact, which heavily affected an industry reliant on physical events and centered around a single season, now sees bridal fashion entering an era of reinvention. Designers [...]read moreBarcelona reinforces status as European capital of bridal fashion

Fashion brand Esprit files for bankruptcy for its European business

By Reuters Published May 15, 2024 Esprit Europe GmbH and six other German companies of the fashion group will file for insolvency under self-administration on Wednesday, the company said, as Hong Kong-listed apparel group Esprit Holdings seeks to restructure its European business. ESPRIT This is the second insolvency procedure within four years for Esprit, which had [...]read moreFashion brand Esprit files for bankruptcy for its European business

France most attractive European country for foreign investment again, says EY

By AFP Translated by Nicola Mira Published May 2, 2024 For the fifth consecutive year, France has retained the title of most attractive European country for foreign investment projects, according to an annual study published by consulting firm EY a few days ahead of the Choose France summit. Shutterstock Last year, foreign companies opted for [...]read moreFrance most attractive European country for foreign investment again, says EY

Autumn Fair partners with European wholesale marketplace Faire

Autumn Fair, UK retail’s seasonal home, gift and fashion industries tradeshow, has signed an exclusive partnership with Europe’s wholesale marketplace Faire. Autumn Fair The association will see Faire “help hundreds of exhibiting brands take orders on its platform from retailers attending the show”. Autumn Fair operator Hyve Group said the collaboration “will bridge online and [...]read moreAutumn Fair partners with European wholesale marketplace Faire

How European disability tech startups are leveraging AI

Making life better for people with disabilities is a laudable goal, but accessibility tech hasn’t traditionally been popular among VCs. In 2022, disability tech companies attracted around $4 billion in early-stage investments, which was a fraction of fintech’s intake, for example. One reason is that disability tech startups are often considered too niche to attain [...]read moreHow European disability tech startups are leveraging AI

Audi Q7 and Q8 get two new PHEV powertrains for European lineup

Audi showed the refreshed 2024 Q8 that’s coming to our market at the end of last October, and the refreshed 2025 Audi Q7 for U.S. consumption at the end of last month. Neither model made changes to its powertrains. In Europe, though, Audi’s just revealed two plug-in hybrid powertrains for the Q7 and Q8 that [...]read moreAudi Q7 and Q8 get two new PHEV powertrains for European lineup

European police chiefs target E2EE in latest demand for ‘lawful access’

In the latest iteration of the neverending (and always head-scratching) crypto wars, Graeme Biggar, the director general of the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA), has called on Instagram-owner Meta to rethink its continued rollout of end-to-end encryption (E2EE) — with web users’ privacy and security pulled into the frame yet again. The call follows a [...]read moreEuropean police chiefs target E2EE in latest demand for ‘lawful access’

European Investors Want A Unionized Tesla

Happy Thursday! It’s April 11, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. The Hype Behind Tesla Stock Success In 2023 1st Gear: European Tesla Investors Are Fed Up With Elon Musk’s [...]read moreEuropean Investors Want A Unionized Tesla

TikTok Expands Science-Based STEM Feed To European Users

TikTok has announced that it’s expanding its science-based STEM feed in the app, which will see the platform broaden its slate of educational content, with a specific focus on younger users. TikTok originally launched its STEM feed to U.S. users last March, but now, it’s also bringing it to European audiences as well. As explained [...]read moreTikTok Expands Science-Based STEM Feed To European Users

TikTok Expands Science-Based STEM Feed to European Users

TikTok has announced that it’s expanding its science-based STEM feed in the app, which will see the platform broaden its slate of educational content, with a specific focus on younger users. TikTok originally launched its STEM feed to U.S. users last March, but now, it’s also bringing it to European audiences as well. As explained [...]read moreTikTok Expands Science-Based STEM Feed to European Users