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Fashion United
12 hours ago
- Business
- Fashion United
Premiata plans further European expansion with new space in KaDeWe
Premiata wants to continue growing in the German and European markets. To this end, the Italian footwear supplier is expanding its presence in Berlin's luxury department store, KaDeWe. Following its expansion strategy for the German market, Premiata opened a concession space in the men's department of KaDeWe in 2023. Now, the women's shoes department is set to follow. A space will open there from next season, Carlotta Mazza, marketing director at Premiata, told FashionUnited. The brand has also had its own store in the Bikini Berlin shopping centre for over 10 years. Menswear space in KaDeWe Credits: Premiata In 2024, the company achieved a turnover of 115 million euros, representing growth compared to the previous year. "We are proud of this result, which testifies to the solid and consistent work we do," said Mazza. "We are growing healthily, with a long-term vision that guides every decision we make." Direct sales currently account for 10 percent of total turnover. This is a growing sales channel in which the company continues to invest to "give it ever more strategic importance". The aim is to open flagship stores in strategically important locations. Mazza did not want to give any more details about this. She only said that the "most important international capitals" will play a prominent role and that the openings will focus on Europe. Even with the expansion of direct sales, the wholesale business remains a cornerstone of the company's strategy. It creates jobs and contributes to the spread of the brand, explains Mazza. "For us, it's not about choosing between the two channels, but about harmoniously linking them and exploiting the specifics and opportunities of both." The German market accounts for 5 to 10 percent of points-of-sale. In addition to KaDeWe, the brand is also available at retailers such as Breuninger, Schuhhaus Prange, Zumnorde, Alsterhaus, Oberpollinger and Burresi. "In the coming years, we want to further strengthen and expand our presence in the market – both in retail and through a selectively chosen and strategically oriented wholesale network," said Mazza. In addition to Germany and its home market of Italy, France and Spain are among the most important markets. Now, the focus is also on Northern Europe to grow in the region. A clothing collection has also been part of the Premiata range for several seasons. However, at 5 percent, this still only accounts for a small share of total turnover. However, it is a developing segment that is taking on a clearer identity and direction from season to season. It will "position itself ever more strongly and relevantly within the world of Premiata" in the coming years. The company is also working to further expand and strengthen its leather goods offering: "We are working to increase our market share – by investing in quality, brand identity and increasingly targeted distribution. It is an organic growth process based on customer feedback and building on what already works well." Premiata presents outerwear at Pitti Uomo Credits: Premiata This article was translated to English using an AI tool. FashionUnited uses AI language tools to speed up translating (news) articles and proofread the translations to improve the end result. This saves our human journalists time they can spend doing research and writing original articles. Articles translated with the help of AI are checked and edited by a human desk editor prior to going online. If you have questions or comments about this process email us at info@
Axios
10-07-2025
- Business
- Axios
AI is turning Apple into a market "loser"
Apple stock is down 15% this year, even as other big tech firms like Nvidia rally to new all-time highs. Worries about Apple's ability to compete on artificial intelligence, to weather tariff policy, and to outgrow competitors are piling up. Why it matters: Wall Street consensus is that the company is behind on artificial intelligence and running short on time to do something about it. What they're saying: Apple "needs the AI story because that's what's being rewarded in the market," Dave Mazza, chief executive officer of Roundhill Investments, tells Axios. "Until that changes, I think they're gonna be looked at…as a loser," he says. Catch up quick: Apple has a history of redefining itself, Mazza says. Just look at the journey from iPods to iPhones. But the company also takes its time on adoption historically, and has largely failed to deliver on its Apple Intelligence promises, disappointing investors at the latest Worldwide Developers Conference. "Apple is at a highway rest stop on a bench watching this 4th Industrial Revolution race go by at 100 miles an hour," writes Dan Ives, Wall Street's favorite tech bull, in a note to clients. The company is under pressure from a slew of headwinds, including tariff threats, executive departures and concerns about its pace of innovation. Axios reached out to Apple for comment and did not receive a response. What's next: The time has come and gone for Apple to win on AI on its own, according to Ives. It's time for an acquisition. "Apple needs to acquire Perplexity to significantly boost its AI platform," he writes. "If Apple has to pay ~$30 billion its a drop in the bucket relative to the monetization opportunity Apple can achieve on AI in our view." Reality check: Apple has plenty of income from other businesses while figuring out its AI strategy. Services, the fastest-growing part of the company's business, accounted for nearly a quarter of its revenue as of September 2024, according to FactSet. A weaker dollar will buoy Apple earnings, with nearly 60% of its revenue generated outside of the U.S. $80 billion cash on its balance sheet gives the company flexibility to weather the storm. The bottom line: Apple has 24 to 36 months before it has its own AOL moment, according to Brian Mulberry, client portfolio manager at Zacks Investment.
Time Business News
01-07-2025
- Business
- Time Business News
Is the Market Crashing? Patrick Michael Mazza Reveals What's Really Happening
With headlines screaming about interest rates, inflation, and price drops, it's no wonder Canadian homeowners and buyers are asking: 'Is the real estate market crashing?' According to Patrick Michael Mazza, one of Canada's most trusted real estate experts, the answer isn't as dramatic as you might think—but it is crucial to understand. 'The market isn't crashing. It's correcting,' Mazza explains. 'And if you know what to look for, you can actually use this moment to your advantage.' Here's what Patrick Michael Mazza wants you to know about what's really going on—and how smart buyers and sellers can come out ahead. Much of the panic comes from the combination of: Rising interest rates , which have cooled buyer activity , which have cooled buyer activity Inflation pressures , making affordability a bigger challenge , making affordability a bigger challenge Price adjustments in overheated markets like Toronto and Vancouver in overheated markets like Toronto and Vancouver Media narratives that thrive on words like 'crash' and 'collapse' But Mazza, who works across Ottawa and the surrounding region, says those headlines don't reflect what's happening on the ground. 'What we're seeing is a shift back to balance,' he says. 'After two years of frenzy, this is healthy—and overdue.' Yes, in many markets, home prices have come down slightly from their 2021–2022 peaks. But Mazza says it's important to look at the bigger picture: Most homeowners still have significant equity Homes in desirable areas are still moving quickly The long-term trend line is still upward, not down 'Prices aren't crashing—they're correcting. And that means opportunity for buyers who were priced out before,' Mazza explains. For the first time in years, buyers have breathing room. Gone are the days of 20-offer bidding wars on every listing. Mazza sees this as a good thing: 'It's finally a market where you can think before you offer. Where negotiations are back on the table.' He advises his clients to focus on: Homes sitting longer than 21 days Motivated sellers open to negotiation Properties with solid fundamentals in long-term growth areas Learn more about his buyer strategies at where Patrick breaks down how his clients are using today's cooler market to buy smarter. If you're thinking of selling, this isn't the time to wing it. 'Sellers who price strategically, prep professionally, and market aggressively are still getting excellent results,' Mazza says. In fact, homes listed with strong visuals, competitive pricing, and the right timing are still selling within days—often with multiple offers. Mazza uses tech-driven marketing, neighborhood data, and emotional staging to position his listings for success in any market. His clients' results are visible on Crunchbase, where his performance data tells a clear story. Absolutely not, says Patrick Michael Mazza. What's happening is a shift: From chaotic bidding wars to thoughtful negotiations to thoughtful negotiations From FOMO-driven buyers to educated ones to educated ones From peak pricing to sustainable value This isn't a collapse. It's a return to normal—and smart buyers and sellers are already capitalizing on it. The media may want you to panic—but Patrick Michael Mazza wants you to prepare. Whether you're buying your first home or planning a strategic sale, now is the time to work with someone who understands both market cycles and human behavior. Because in real estate, fear loses money. But strategy? Strategy builds wealth. Want to talk to someone who sees past the panic? Talk to Patrick Michael Mazza. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
Cision Canada
25-06-2025
- Health
- Cision Canada
New Board Game Helps Parents Talk to Kids About Disability and Difference
With 1 in 100 Canadian kids living with medical complexity — and 75 per cent of GTA parents saying they lack the tools to talk about it — the need for guidance is clear. According to new research, half of parents admit they avoid the topic out of fear of saying the wrong thing, even though nearly all (95 per cent) agree it's important to teach their kids how to engage with medically complex peers. The board game turns a complex topic into an engaging, age-appropriate learning moment. Through trivia, obstacle cards, and character-building gameplay, the game invites players into the lived experience of medically complex children. As kids navigate the board, their character becomes more visible - a powerful reminder that inclusion begins with understanding. "As parents, the education around disability and difference starts with us," said Lindsey Mazza, Disability Advocate and Inclusive Leadership Expert. Mazza knows first-hand what it's like to be stared at and questioned by other kids. She was born with Holt-Oram Syndrome, a rare genetic condition that causes limb and heart differences and spent much of her life hiding her visible disability. "We need to model inclusive language and respectful behaviour every day. Just like we teach our kids that people come in all skin tones and body shapes, we need to talk openly, and in age-appropriate ways, about all kinds of differences. Books, games, movies, and media are great tools to help normalize what they see. And most importantly, we should create space for them to ask questions." Half of GTA parents agree that it's not easy having a conversation with their kids about how to interact with their medically complex peers, with 40 per cent noting they are worried they'll say the wrong thing so they prefer to avoid the subject altogether. Knowing this, accompanying each game is A Guide to Inclusivity: Having Tough Conversations with Your Kids About Medical Complexities, a practical conversation guide packed with tips, inclusive language, real-life examples, and parent prompts to make sure these conversations don't stop when the game ends, including: Create an open dialogue for kids to ask questions so you can learn together, using clear and respectful language. Practice what you preach, with kindness and empathy at the forefront, modeling inclusive language at home. Explore books or shows about kids with disabilities to continue the conversation. If your kids want to play or interact, it's okay to encourage them to do so or gently ask parents if necessary. Encourage kids to wave, smile or go say hello to a medically complex child and treat them like any other child. "Safehaven's mission is to create inclusive environments for people with complex care needs so they can live a life with dignity and respect. Launching Where Hope Lives is an important step in continuing to educate and raise awareness around medical complexity to ensure medically complex individuals — especially kids— feel seen, supported, and valued in our communities. " said Susan Bisaillon, CEO, Safehaven. " Where Hope Lives is more than just a game, it's a call to action. Together, we can create communities that are inclusive for every child to flourish and grow." With the school year coming to a close, the opportunity for learning doesn't have to stop. Where Hope Lives gives parents a screen-free tool to spark important conversations as they prepare kids for social settings at camp, on playgrounds, and in everyday life. Proceeds from the game support Safehaven's inclusive care programs, and copies will be included in select summer camp programming across the GTA. "Just saying hi or smiling can go a long way to helping our daughter feel included," said Carson Majors, father of Safehaven client Drea. "We just want people to treat our daughter Drea the way they'd treat any other child - with kindness, curiosity and campaign opens the door to conversations most people don't even realize need to happen — and that gives us hope that the next generation will make sure all kids feel seen." About Safehaven Safehaven is a Toronto-based not-for-profit organization that supports individuals with medical complexities and disabilities. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where individuals with complex care needs can live with dignity and respect. Safehaven has served thousands of individuals, providing exceptional care to meet these individuals unique needs, including Residential Care, Respite Care, Transitional Care, and Transition to Adulthood, empower clients to reach their full potential and live a meaningful, independent life not defined, nor limited, by disability. For more information about Safehaven and to support our mission, visit
The Guardian
03-05-2025
- Health
- The Guardian
‘We must be alert to complacency': inside Victoria's push to extend abortion access
On a grey Monday morning outside the State Library in Melbourne's CBD, there's little to suggest anything out of the ordinary – no protests, no placards, no media. But stream of women – and a few men – are making their way inside for what is, in fact, a landmark event. 'How extraordinary it is,' says former Victorian health minister and MC Jill Hennessy, 'to come to a symposium about abortion as healthcare in the state of Victoria, [and] that this isn't some secret meeting held down in an underground tunnel where women plot to ensure our health rights are recognised.' The plotting, many in the room would argue, is happening elsewhere – and increasingly in plain sight, as highlighted by the symposium's opening video: a montage of US vice-president JD Vance denouncing abortion rights, a news clip from a recent failed bid in South Australia to wind back the state's laws and a scene from The Handmaid's Tale. Sign up for Guardian Australia's Afternoon Update email newsletter It's dramatic, but the message is clear: even in Victoria, where abortion laws are considered among the most progressive in the country, nothing is guaranteed. 'We must be alert to complacency,' the state's health minister, Mary-Anne Thomas, tells the room of health professionals. 'The laws are just the beginning. Unless they lead to action, they're worth nothing.' A report by the not-for-profit Women's Health Victoria, published last year, found 53 out of Victoria's 79 local government areas in 2023 had no surgical abortion provider, and 15 had no medical abortion provider. At the time, only 17% of Victorian GPs provided access to medical abortions and 19% of pharmacies in the state dispensed the medication. Those figures have increased significantly since national restrictions on MS-2 Step, the medication used for medical abortion, were relaxed, says Prof Danielle Mazza, head of Monash University's department of general practice and the SPHERE Centre for Research Excellence in women's sexual and reproductive health. 'Since deregulation of medical abortion happened in 2023 we've had almost three times as many GPS and twice as many pharmacists [across Australia] provide medical abortion for the first time,' she says. Mazza says in 2019, almost a third of Australian women – and half of those in remote areas – lived in regions where MS-2 Step was not available because it hadn't been prescribed by a local GP. In Victoria, medical abortions can be administered up to nine weeks' gestation, while surgical abortions can be performed up to 24 weeks, though they typically occur by 12. Now, Mazza is advocating to extend access to medical abortion from nine to 10 weeks' gestation. A submission to the Therapeutic Goods Administration by Marie Stopes International is now under way, she says. Since taking on the health portfolio, Thomas has introduced a suite of reforms including 20 sexual and reproductive health hubs across Victoria, scholarships for women's health specialists and a mobile clinic that now delivers medical abortion services to women in remote and regional parts of the state. During her regular visits to public hospitals, Thomas has also taken the direct approach of asking whether they provide abortion care. 'I've been pleasantly surprised by how many have said yes,' she says. It's a contrast with New South Wales, where just three of the state's 220 public hospitals are routinely providing abortions, according to research by the University of Sydney. But while these changes mark progress, speakers at the symposium are clear that change on the ground is often slower and uneven. Sign up to Afternoon Update: Election 2025 Our Australian afternoon update breaks down the key election campaign stories of the day, telling you what's happening and why it matters after newsletter promotion Carolyn Mogharbel, manager of 1800 My Options – a free, anonymous phone line run by Women's Health Victoria that has fielded over 40,000 calls since launching in 2018 – says affordability remains one of the biggest barriers. 'In the past year, 35 to 40% of people of our callers don't have the means to pay for their sexual and reproductive health services,' she says, up from previous figures of 20 to 30%. Many callers can't afford to attend a private clinic, pay for a dating scan – typically about $200 – or even for a GP consultation to get a prescription. The total cost, she says, can exceed $1,000, not including time off work, travel costs or childcare. Then there are the structural barriers. Mogharbel shared the story of a caller who, at 11 weeks pregnant, had been referred to five different metropolitan hospitals. Only the fifth hospital said they provided abortions, but told her they wouldn't be able to see her before she passed their 12-week gestational limit. Another caller, a 19-year-old, was told by her family GP she would 'regret' her decision and should consider 'the joys of parenthood'. 'The doctor, who had watched her grow up, said they were really looking forward to watching this next generation grow up too,' Mogharbel says. A second GP referred her to a clinic that said it would cost $600 for a termination. Catherine Bateman, a nurse practitioner with Latrobe Community Health, says Victoria should be 'the shining light of the whole world' for abortion access. 'But it's not. Why is that? And not to be too controversial, but doctors.' Of the 40,000 GPs in Australia, Bateman says only a 'minuscule percentage of them' offer abortion care. 'That's appalling.' Bateman says some delay patients with ultrasounds – despite clinical guidelines stating that they are not always required. Others invoke the state's conscientious objection laws – which require doctors with moral objections to refer patients elsewhere. Bateman says the laws are 'not working' and are 'being used as a cover'. Lily McAuliffe, co-founder of peer support network The Abortion Project, says the need for care after an abortion procedure is often overlooked. Even as someone who is firmly pro-choice, she felt isolated and overwhelmed after her own abortion. 'It was a really messy grey area,' she says. For Mazza, the path forward is clear. She points to the UK, where abortion is publicly funded via the NHS, with centralised data collection and a target of a one-week wait time between initial consultation and procedure. In Ireland, GPs are paid €450 to provide medical abortion, and ultrasounds are free through private radiology clinics when required. Her vision, she says, is of 'a future with fewer unplanned pregnancies, every child a wanted child' and equitable access to abortion at no cost.
