French tyre maker, global group based in Clermont-Ferrand
Luxury hotel brands are entering the cruise space, offering mega-yacht-like experiences on shorter, curated itineraries. The trend includes brands like Four Seasons, Orient Express and Aman, moving beyond traditional cruise models as ultrawealthy travelers seek exclusive, shipboard living with extensive amenities.
A licensing change at Reading Festival could allow main-stage music on Thursdays and extend alcohol hours from 2027, amid ongoing festival format tweaks and high-profile headliners for Reading and Leeds.
Californios has earned its third Michelin star, becoming the first Mexican restaurant worldwide to reach this height. Chef Val Cantú and his 40‑person team are celebrated for blending Mexican tradition with California ingredients, a move Michelin inspectors say crosses borders without losing identity. The accolade comes amid a broader rise in recognition for Mexican cuisine, set against tightening immigration enforcement.
Walmart has announced it is directing tariff refunds toward price cuts and improved customer experiences. US comparable sales have slowed, though the company reports a continued lift from rollbacks and investments in groceries and essentials. Analysts warn profits may face headwinds from fuel costs and automation spending amid uneven consumer demand.
Independent and Guardian outlets report a flurry of openings, chef moves, and pub-to-restaurant conversions across London this September. Kerridge’s Bar & Grill evolves into two spaces; Dishoom expands; Borough Market welcomes Kismet; and new pubs and cafés join the city’s lively food landscape.
A Guardian recipe feature explores a 1977 Italian cookbook and a rice-with-aubergine bake, reflecting on culinary history, personal memory and the joy of cooking with tomato-sauce richness and molten mozzarella.
Sushiro plans a flagship U.S. outlet near Times Square this October, betting that Americans will embrace casual, mass-market sushi as a growth engine. The move follows strong U.S. appetite for sushi, with about 45% of Americans saying they like or love the dish.