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Luxury packaging experts, Hunter Luxury, have launched the sophisticated Astro Advent Marketing collection, three branded solutions that put the joy of gifting at their heart.Featuring a calendar-like chest, travel bag and foldable wash bag, this innovative new range offers discerning brands a luxurious and versatile gifting solution all year round. The range serves as a customizable “off-the-shelf” foundation that allows brand customers to express their unique personality while keeping production costs down.Born from Hunter Luxury’s creative and sustainability commitment, the range includes three luxurious products.24 Days of Advent Chest: Folding Box Board (FBB) carton contains 24 meticulously crafted folding boxes,…

Jason Smith and his partners believe outsiders are teaming up to set up separate LLCs and apply for licenses for the exact same properties. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — About 50 medical marijuana dispensary licenses are up for grabs in Kentucky. The Department of Health and Family Services (CHFS) said 45 applications had already been received as of Monday. Many more pharmacy applications are likely to be submitted when the application portal closes on Aug. 31. This means that the winners of the licenses will be selected by lottery. “The lottery is the best way to ensure that everyone has a fair…

Welcome to the doldrums of the NBA offseason. Half the league is on vacation, trades are few and far between, and those that do take place tend to involve filling final roster spots (Utah signing Patty Mills, for example) or securing two-way players or camp invites.Still, there are a few free agents worth keeping an eye on who, while not game-changing, can help fill holes in the rotation and contribute to their team. Here are the seven best free agents still on the market.1. Markelle FultzThis is a bit of a surprise to me, because out of the spotlight in…

In an ambitious move signalling its desire to grab a share of India’s fast-growing luxury market, London-based fashion brand Raishma recently expanded into India through strategic partnerships with leading e-commerce platforms such as Nykaa Fashion, Myntra, Ajio and Tata Cliq Luxury. Raishma Islam, founder of the brand, spoke to Inside Retail about the backdrop of the brand and the strategic intent behind its foray into the Indian market.Indian market. Inside Retail: Can you tell us a bit about Raishma’s journey from inception to its current market position? Raishma Islam: I have always been interested in fashion, due to my mother’s…

Email remains the foundation of communication, especially in business-to-business (B2B) relationships, but our reliance on it also makes it a popular target for sophisticated cybercriminals. Additionally, news that Luxembourg-based chemical and manufacturing giant Orion SA was the target of a suspected criminal business email compromise (BEC) campaign, resulting in losses of approximately $60 million, has made fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness and implementing robust verification protocols a top priority for prevention-focused B2B buyers and suppliers. As seen in the Orion case, sophisticated BEC attacks exploit the trust and legitimacy of email communications in business relationships, resulting in significant financial…

COMPTON, Calif. (KABC) — For more than a year, a Compton manufacturing operation has been hit by a wave of illegal street takeovers, turning the roads around the facility into a chaotic scene of screeching tires and nearly 50 cars swarming the streets.”What concerns us as businesses is that we pay taxes and they continue to repair the damage caused by the street occupation. To me, this is a waste. Why are our tax dollars being spent on this?” said Juan Molina, general manager of a business in the area.Molina said the weekly incidents were not only damaging the building…

BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. — A Business Confidence Survey of local business leaders is now available, and Golden Valley Bank is seeking input in both Butte and Shasta counties.The survey consisted of six questions designed to assess the current state of local businesses and gauge business owners’ expectations for the future.Golden Valley Bank conducts the survey every six months in partnership with prominent organizations such as the Chico Chamber of Commerce and the Reading Chamber of Commerce.The most recent survey, conducted in March 2024, revealed that business leaders in both Butte and Shasta counties expect employment levels to increase. This positive…

The talented cast will star in a film coming out next month. Image credit: Stuart Weitzman/Ned Rogers American footwear brand Stuart Weitzman is introducing a new distributor.American gymnast Aly Raisman, American model Christy Turlington, American actress and author Issa Rae, American actress Lucy Liu, and Chinese model Ming Xi have been appointed as the brand’s new global brand ambassadors. Selected to celebrate modern femininity, the talents will appear in the campaign film titled “How Lovely to Be a Woman,” scheduled to premiere on September 4, 2024.”Creating stylish, comfortable shoes that inspire women with strength and confidence is the foundation of…

A West Palm Beach man charged in a sexual assault and robbery that occurred Friday night at an Alabama shopping center was denied bail as investigators outlined the brutality of the alleged crime.According to court records, Isaac Mathis, 29, is charged with rape, robbery, attempted murder and arson in the incident. The Elmore County District Court ruled that Mathis should be held without bail during a hearing on Monday, August 12. He was charged in connection with the sexual assault that occurred on Friday, August 9.According to testimony, Mathis was released from a Florida prison on Aug. 1 after serving…

The president of Columbia University announced he would step down on Wednesday, just over a year into his post, following months of criticism over protests on the Manhattan campus over the Gaza war.Nemat “Minush” Shafik was also criticized by anti-war protesters and House Republicans, but for different reasons.In a letter to the Columbia community, Shafik said that during his tenure as president, “we have made progress in many important areas.””But it was also a tumultuous time with differing opinions across our community that were difficult to navigate,” she said. “This period put a great strain on my family, as well…