Holiday shopping kicks off with solid start. Here are the big winners

Holiday shopping kicks off with solid start. Here are the big winners

Omnichannel retailers, who use different venues to reach consumers, and a couple of beauty companies look to be the biggest beneficiaries of Black Friday spending this year, according to Wall Street analysts. Consumer spending during Black Friday this year hit a record, boosted by more promotions than were expected and artificial intelligence-aided shopping tools. U.S….

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Samsung launches its first multi-folding phone as competition from Chinese brands intensifies

Samsung launches its first multi-folding phone as competition from Chinese brands intensifies

Samsung Electronics’s Galaxy Z TriFold media day at Samsung Gangnam in Seoul, South Korea, on Dec. 2, 2025. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images Samsung Electronics on Monday announced the launch of its first multi-folding smartphone as it races to keep pace with innovations from fast-moving rivals.  The long-anticipated “Galaxy Z TriFold” will go on…

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Veolia CEO on the family legacy that shaped her decisive leadership

Veolia CEO on the family legacy that shaped her decisive leadership

Veolia’s CEO reflects on how the ground-breaking women in her family unlocked her career ambitions, why she wishes she had trusted her instincts earlier and why reframing our mindset is key to tackling global sustainability challenges. Estelle Brachlianoff, CEO of Veolia, credits her pioneering family for shaping her confidence and career choices.  “I come from a…

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