Amid the backdrop of the 91st Paris Motor Show, GAC has launched its new brand proposition, GAC. THE ENGINEERS, signaling a pivot toward full-chain localization. The strategy aims to embed the Chinese manufacturer deeper into European industrial ecosystems by prioritizing regional R&D, manufacturing, and local service networks.
Twenty-two South Carolina municipalities are receiving grants of up to $10,000 each to revitalize local business districts. The $190,000 investment from the Duke Energy Foundation targets aesthetic and functional improvements, ranging from facade renovations and wayfinding signage to the creation of new public gathering spaces in struggling commercial corridors.
American Packaging Corporation has unveiled the APC FlexCube, a preformed cuboid pouch engineered to optimize logistics and shelf space. By moving away from traditional flexible formats, the company aims to reduce excess headspace and material usage, offering a high-impact alternative for large-format consumer goods.
While the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite hover near 52-week highs, smaller firms are struggling to maintain momentum. The Russell 2000 index slipped 0.91% last week, highlighting a deepening rift between blue-chip market leaders and the broader, more fragile segment of the equity landscape.
A commemorative certificate from the Miami-Dade County Mayor’s office arrived this month for Association Law Group, marking twenty years of legal service to the region’s residential towers. The firm, which launched in 2006, now counts some of South Florida’s most prominent luxury properties among its primary clientele.
After a stint as a senior executive at Link Snacks, Holly LaVallie is returning to Hormel Foods to serve as vice president of marketing excellence. The appointment marks a homecoming for the industry veteran, who previously spent nearly two decades climbing the ranks within the Fortune 500 food company.
San Francisco-based financial services provider PayJoy has acquired strategic assets from Finia AI, integrating the startup’s machine learning tools into its global platform. The move aims to enhance credit underwriting for micro-businesses and individuals with thin credit histories across Latin America, Africa, and Asia, where traditional banking data remains scarce.
With full-grain leather accents and a reinforced polycarbonate shell, Travelpro is pivoting toward the luxury market. The new Platinum Reserve collection marks a departure for the brand, blending its heritage of pilot-tested durability with high-end materials designed to maintain a polished aesthetic through the rigors of frequent travel.
Under the palm trees of Bal Harbour, Florida, the BECA alliance marked its fifth anniversary this week by elevating the figures who have redefined the C-suite. The 2026 Manifest Awards spotlighted a historic gathering of executive leadership, honoring those who have systematically dismantled barriers for the next generation of marketing professionals.
The global data center colocation market is set for sustained expansion, with projections indicating a rise from $124.47 billion in 2026 to $222.97 billion by 2031. This growth, representing a compound annual growth rate of 12.4%, underscores a shift as enterprises increasingly outsource infrastructure to manage complex digital workloads.
For the third year running, Denver-based Businessolver has claimed the top position in the ISG Provider Lens report for health and welfare benefits administration. Analysts highlighted the firm’s shift toward anticipatory intelligence, placing it ahead of all competitors in both portfolio attractiveness and overall competitive strength.
Brianna van Kan, a seasoned legal expert in intellectual property and technology, has joined Debevoise & Plimpton as a partner in New York. Her appointment aims to bolster the firm’s capacity to handle the complex technology and data challenges inherent in modern corporate transactions and strategic commercial arrangements.
Choosing a larger heating and cooling system for a home rarely translates to better performance or comfort. Brent Zokan, vice president of Northpoint Heating & Air Inc., cautions that matching system capacity to a home's specific structural needs remains the only way to ensure consistent airflow and humidity control.
A $5 million investment has landed in Garland as Southwest Fitness Holdings unveils its 15th Dallas-Fort Worth location. The 34,589-square-foot facility at 825 West Centerville Road marks a significant expansion for the franchisee, aiming to bring high-end fitness amenities to the local market starting October 15.
San Diego trial lawyer and former Major League Baseball player Mark Skeels has joined the advisory board of Robles BioCeutics. The biotechnology firm, which specializes in regenerative dermatology and senolytic skin care, aims to leverage Skeels’ extensive legal background to guide its expansion into international markets.
On National Farmer's Day, the U.S. dairy industry launched a new multimedia collection featuring seven women across six farms, aiming to bridge the disconnect between the 97% of households that consume dairy and the people who produce it through intimate documentary photography and first-person narratives.
Provo-based Crucial Learning has launched its browser-based Crucial Learning Platform, aiming to move corporate training beyond static knowledge acquisition. By integrating delivery, AI-powered reinforcement, and administrative tools into a single ecosystem, the company intends to help employees apply behavioral changes directly within their daily workplace workflows.
The Confederation of Indian Industry has awarded Afcons Infrastructure the 2026 National Award for Environmental Best Practices in Biodiversity Management. The recognition highlights the company's sustainable execution of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail Project, where advanced circular economy techniques were deployed to minimize ecological disruption during construction.
Ernst & Young LLP and sustainability AI firm Watershed have formed a strategic alliance to help companies bridge the gap between decarbonization goals and regulatory compliance. The partnership integrates Watershed’s data automation software with EY’s advisory services, targeting the complex requirements of scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions tracking.
New York law firm Purcell & Lefkowitz LLP has launched an investigation into Kymera Therapeutics, Inc., targeting potential breaches of fiduciary duty by the company’s board of directors. The inquiry centers on recent corporate actions and aims to determine if leadership failed to uphold their obligations to the firm's shareholders.
Stephanie McCarty, the chief marketing and communications officer of Taylor Morrison, has been named the first-ever CMO of the Year by BUILDER. The award recognizes her role in reshaping industry standards through bold brand strategies and the successful integration of digital tools into the home-buying process.
Between October 20 and 22, Fortress will host an exclusive showcase in Denver, offering industry partners a firsthand look at its NextGen SMART ILA platform. The event highlights a modular approach to digital infrastructure, designed to handle the mounting power and cooling pressures of the modern AI era.
A securities class action lawsuit filed against Alphabet Inc. claims the tech giant misled investors about the release timeline of its Gemini 3.5 Pro artificial intelligence model. The legal challenge targets statements made during the company’s May 2026 developer conference and the subsequent fallout from reported development struggles.
The Executive MBA program at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has climbed to No. 6 among U.S. public institutions in the 2026 Financial Times rankings. This jump of seven spots marks the seventh consecutive year the program has secured a position on the prestigious international list of top business schools.
London-based sustainability AI firm Watershed and Ernst & Young LLP have launched a strategic alliance designed to overhaul how corporations track environmental impact. The partnership merges EY’s advisory and implementation expertise with Watershed’s automated software to simplify the complex measurement of scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions.
R&B singer Sammie is set to expand his recent musical run with the October 16 release of his latest single, GOYARD. The track continues a creative streak following his previous singles Old Alone and AYO, marking another collaboration with director PhillyFlyBoy, who returns to helm the accompanying music video.
Passengers on multi-carrier journeys across the oneworld alliance can now access a unified digital check-in experience, allowing them to scan passports and save boarding passes directly to mobile wallets. The proprietary platform bridges the gap between member airline systems, enabling consistent travel management regardless of the operating carrier.
As AI workloads force data centers toward 800V DC architectures, Envalior is debuting a specialized material toolkit at Fakuma 2026 in Friedrichshafen. The company’s lineup focuses on high-voltage connectors, arc-quenching switchgear, and advanced cooling components designed to withstand the thermal and electrical stresses of modern computing environments.
Passengers booking multi-carrier itineraries across the oneworld alliance can now manage their entire journey through a single digital check-in. The new platform, deployed globally as of October 12, 2026, allows travelers to scan passports and store boarding passes in digital wallets regardless of which alliance airline operates the flight.
McLean-based software training firm Fedstack has secured status as an OpenAI Select Partner, a move designed to bridge the gap between advanced artificial intelligence and the specialized security requirements of the federal government. The partnership focuses on training engineers to deploy frontier models within high-stakes public sector environments.
