Apple 2026: the world’s most valuable brand in Interbrand’s ranking
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HUGO BOSS names its next CEO. How to read the January handover
HUGO BOSS says Daniel Grieder will leave at his own request on December 31, 2026. Its Supervisory Board has appointed David Epstein to…
Richemont grows. Why a higher gross margin is not the whole story
Richemont’s half-year figures show how a tariff-related one-time item changes the margin comparison. An original OPC Business guide to reading reported results and…
BrickLink explains its incident and waives two months of seller fees
In BrickLink’s notice, the operator confirms access to some usernames, IP addresses and a small number of email addresses. Its investigation says passwords…
Microsoft 365: why a mail outage can break an AI workflow
OpenAI now reports recovery signs too: its November 13 update at 16:20 UTC (17:20 CET) moved to Monitoring. The company is watching affected…
Nvidia changes leadership. What Colette Kress’s interim role means
OPC explains interim authority, evidence for operational commitments and the separate timeline of a corporate investigation.
Google AdSense: why today’s opinion is not a judgment
Published and checked 12 November 2026. Case C-826/24 P · Česká verze. Advocate General Juliane Kokott today recommended setting aside the 2024 judgment…
Burberry is profitable again. Why cash still flowed out
Burberry’s H1 FY27 results combine revenue growth and a return to operating profit with negative free cash flow. An original explainer on margins,…
Groupon: purchase value is not platform revenue
Why gross billings and revenue can grow differently: an original OPC guide with a clearly hypothetical payment example.
Avedon arrives on Netflix. Three questions for reading a portrait
Netflix's Tudum update today says Ron Howard's documentary Avedon is streaming from November 11. Cannes lists the 104-minute film in its 2026 Special…
Martine Rose will lead Balenciaga. What to look for in her first collection
Kering and Balenciaga announced on November 6, 2026, that Martine Rose will become the fashion house’s creative director. She is due to start…
Google plans opt-in school access, including Search: what to check before enabling AI
Separate future account controls from the Classroom launch and US Search pilot, with an original OPC checklist for school decision-makers.