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- Jean-Marc Bellaiche to Become New CEO of the DOUGLAS Group - Sander van der Laan to RetireDUSSELDORF, GERMANY - October 14, 2026 - Jean-Marc Bellaiche will become the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Europe’s leading premium beauty retailer, the DOUGLAS Group. He succeeds Sander van der Laan, who, after a career of 36 years in the international retail business including four years with the DOUGLAS Group, has decided to retire as an executive. The Supervisory Board of Douglas AG today appointed Jean-Marc Bellaiche as CEO with effect from 1 November 2026 for a term of four years. “This important change in the leadership at the top of the company has been prepared very thoughtfully and carefully, ensuring a smooth and professional transition”, said Dr. Henning Kreke, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Douglas AG. “We truly regret Sander van der Laan’s decision to retire, while fully respecting his choice after a long and successful career. With his departure, the DOUGLAS Group loses an outstanding leader and highly experienced retail executive who has played a pivotal role in the successful development of the Group. At the same time, we are very pleased to have appointed Jean-Marc Bellaiche, a highly experienced executive in international retail and luxury, with a strong track record across beauty, premium department stores, digital transformation, brand building and strategy. We are convinced that he will build on the progress already made and put even more focus on customer-centricity, beauty brand partnerships and operational excellence.” “I would like to thank the Supervisory Board of the Douglas AG for the confidence it has placed in me”, said Bellaiche. “I am particularly excited to join the Group at such an important moment in the evolution of the beauty industry. The DOUGLAS Group plays a leading role in the European premium beauty market and has a manifold of unique assets, including an outstanding omnichannel footprint, a large base of loyal customers, and an attractive assortment based on close relationships with beauty brands. I look forward to building on these strengths together with the management team and all my colleagues across 22 European countries, while driving the innovations and changes needed to succeed in a rapidly changing market environment.” Van der Laan said: “I am incredibly grateful for my time at the DOUGLAS Group. I have met many inspiring people, learned a great deal about premium beauty, and, together with around 20,000 colleagues, we have made significant progress. The decision to step down was not an easy one for me. But after a 36-year career, including senior leadership roles at highly respected retail companies in Europe and the United States, I feel that the time is right to retire from executive management. This is the right moment to hand over the reins to someone who can bring fresh thinking and new ideas.” The 56 year old Frenchman Bellaiche began his career at Boston Consulting Group in 1993, where he eventually became Managing Director and Global Leader of the Luxury, Fashion and Beauty sector. In 2014, he joined Tiffany & Co. as Senior Vice President and member of the Executive Committee. He subsequently held senior leadership and board positions in the technology companies Contentsquare and Arianee. After spending a decade in the United States, he moved back to Europe in 2020 to become CEO of Printemps Group, which includes the iconic French department store chain. During his five-year mandate, he strengthened Printemps’s distinctiveness and customer-centricity, introduced more exclusivities in the assortment, accelerated its international and omnichannel development, and improved the operating profitability. For the last year, he served as CEO of the luxury resort operator Sani/Ikos Group. Sander van der Laan joined the DOUGLAS Group in October 2022. Since then, he has successfully driven the transformation of the Dusseldorf-based company into a true omnichannel business and implemented significant strategic, operational, and structural improvements. Among his key achievements are a new category and exclusive-brands strategy and a comprehensive update of the store-format and -network strategy. He also comprehensively reorganized the Group‘s supply chain, further developed the digital platforms, implemented a comprehensive ESG strategy, and harmonized internal processes and structures. In 2024, the company was listed on the stock exchange. Van der Laan has also been deeply committed to further developing the corporate culture and introduced the purpose ‘Make life more beautiful’. Dr. Kreke said: “On behalf of the entire Supervisory Board, I would like to thank Sander van der Laan for his outstanding achievements and dedication to the company. We wish him all the best for this new chapter in his life. We also wish Jean-Marc Bellaiche a successful start in his new role at the DOUGLAS Group and look forward to working with him as he leads the company together with CFO Marco Giorgetta, the entire management team and all employees into its next phase of development.” About the DOUGLAS Group The DOUGLAS Group, with its commercial brands DOUGLAS, NOCIBE, Parfumdreams and Niche Beauty, is the number one omnichannel premium beauty destination in Europe. The DOUGLAS Group is inspiring customers to live their own kind of beauty by offering a unique assortment online and in around 1,970 stores. With unparalleled size and access to customers, the DOUGLAS Group is the partner of choice for brands and offers a premium range of selective and exclusive brands as well as own corporate brands. The assortment includes fragrances, color cosmetics, skin care, hair care, accessories as well as beauty services. Strengthening its successful omnichannel positioning while consistently developing superior customer experience is at the heart of the DOUGLAS Group strategy “Let it Bloom”. The winning business model is underpinned by the Group’s omnichannel proposition, leading brands, and data capabilities. In the financial year 2024/2025, the DOUGLAS Group generated sales of 4.58 billion euros and employed more than 19,900 people across Europe. The DOUGLAS Group (Douglas AG) is listed at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. For further information please visit the DOUGLAS Group Website. Presse Contact Peter Wubben SVP Group Communications & Sustainability Phone: +49 211 16847 6644 Mail: [email protected] Investor Contact Dafne Sanac Director / Senior Principal Investor Relations Phone: +49 151 55675545 E-Mail: [email protected]
- Versus Systems (VS) Leadership Highlights Drinkfinger Expansion and AI Approach in Stock2Me PodcastVersus Systems, a leading provider of gamification and audience engagement technology, integrates Drinkfinger into its growing product marketing offerings. Drinkfinger uses QR-enabled beverage carriers to connect live-event attendees with mobile games, rewards and branded content. The company is targeting Latin American markets, where sports and entertainment events provide potential venues for interactive audience engagement. Versus’ Winfinite platform offers customizable web-based games that brands can use in promotional campaigns. Its Filter Fan Cam product brings augmented-reality effects into live venue experiences, creating additional sponsorship opportunities. Management also discussed the relationship between artificial intelligence and cybersecurity as Versus considers the future of its digital engagement ecosystem. LOS ANGELES, CA - October 14, 2026 - Versus Systems (NASDAQ: VS), a leading provider of gamification and audience engagement technology, is expanding its audience-engagement strategy through Drinkfinger, a QR-enabled beverage carrier initiative that links live-event attendees to interactive digital experiences. CEO Luis Goldner and members of the company’s leadership team outlined the initiative, its Latin American expansion plans and the company’s approach to artificial intelligence during a recent appearance on IBN’s Stock2Me Podcast. The discussion focused on how Versus can turn a routine concession purchase into an entry point for digital interaction. Through Drinkfinger, fans scan a QR code on a beverage carrier to access games, promotional offers and event-related content on their phones. The approach is designed to reduce the steps between encountering a brand at a venue and participating in a… Read More Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the InvestorBrandNetwork website applicable to all content provided by IBN, wherever published or re-published: https://IBN.ai/Disclaimer The latest news and updates relating to VS are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/VSI Forward Looking Statements Certain statements in this article are forward-looking, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements and may not be indicative of future results. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, among others, various factors beyond management's control, including the risks set forth under the heading "Risk Factors" discussed under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part I of the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K or any updates discussed under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part II of the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in the Company's other filings with the SEC. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this article in making an investment decision, which are based on information available to us on the date hereof. All parties undertake no duty to update this information unless required by law.
- Burkina Faso-Pays-Bas : le renforcement de la coopération au développement au menu des échanges entre le Chef de la diplomatie Burkinabè et le Directeur du développement social au ministère des Affaires étrangères des Pays-BasLe Camarade ministre des Affaires étrangères, Karamoko Jean Marie TRAORE accompagné de la Camarade ministre déléguée, Bêbgnasgnan Stella Eldine KABRE/KABORE, a accordé une audience au Directeur du développement social au ministère des Affaires étrangères des Pays-Bas, Monsieur Peter-Dereck HOF accompagné par la Chargée d’affaires de l’ambassade des Pays-Bas, Dr Margret VERWIJIK. A sa sortie d’audience, Monsieur Peter-Dereck HOF a indiqué qu’il s’agit de sa première visite au Burkina Faso, qui vise à mieux prendre connaissance du contexte national, afin de se faire sa propre opinion sur la gestion actuelle du pays et sur les perspectives de la coopération au développement entre les Pays-Bas et le Burkina Faso. Il est aussi question pour l’émissaire néerlandais d’écouter les autorités burkinabè sur les priorités nationales, avec pour objectif de mieux réorienter les interventions des Pays-Bas au Burkina Faso. Saluant cette visite du Directeur du développement social du ministère des Affaires étrangères des Pays-Bas, le Chef de la diplomatie burkinabè lui a présenté le contexte qui prévalait au Burkina Faso avant l’avènement du régime en place, ainsi que les réformes mises en place ayant permis des résultats dans plusieurs secteurs tels que la sécurité, l’humanitaire, la santé, l’éducation et les infrastructures. Sur la politique étrangère du Burkina Faso, le Camarade Karamoko Jean Marie TRAORE a indiqué que celle-ci est axée sur l’affirmation de la souveraineté, la diversification des partenariats, sans oublier que désormais notre pays est maitre de la définition des programmes et des mécanismes de leur suivi et évaluation, les partenaires étant invités à s’aligner sur les priorités du gouvernement. Il a par ailleurs reconnu la nécessité de renforcer la coopération au développement avec les partenaires dans une approche de proximité et de dialogue, tout en saluant les Pays-Bas qui reste engagés auprès du Burkina Faso pour ce type de partenariat. Le séjour du diplomate néerlandais a commencé par une visite d’un projet de pisciculture au barrage de Ziga, soutenu par une ONG néerlandaise et visant à accompagner l’autonomisation économique des femmes. La coopération entre le Burkina Faso et les Pays-Bas, date de plus de 6 décennies et portent sur les secteurs comme la santé, l’agriculture et la gestion de l’eau, l’éducation, l’entrepreneuriat des jeunes et de l’autonomisation économique des femmes. Distribué par APO Group pour Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Liberia.
- Wrap Technologies (WRAP) Expands Beyond a Single Device as Public Safety Moves Toward Integrated EcosystemsResearch cited in the article indicates that 1,314 people were killed by police in the United States last year, highlighting the complexity of public safety encounters. WRAP(R) is expanding its approach to Non-Lethal Response(TM) by connecting its platform with scenario-based training, evidence management and emerging threat-detection systems. The appointment of veteran law enforcement instructor John “Chappy” Chapman underscores the company’s focus on standardized training, instructor credentialing and broader agency adoption. LOS ANGELES, CA - October 14, 2026 - Public safety agencies are no longer looking for a single device to solve a single problem. As encounters become more complex and difficult to assess, conversation is increasingly shifting toward connected ecosystems that link technology, training and accountability. Wrap Technologies (NASDAQ: WRAP), a Miami-based public safety technology company, is building its business around this shift, with a portfolio spanning remote restraint, virtual reality training, body-worn cameras and evidence management, as well as its newer detection-and-response platform, WrapShield(TM). The challenges facing officers are well documented. Research cited in the article indicates that police killed approximately 1,314 people in the United States last year. One in five of those people reportedly showed symptoms of mental or behavioral health issues, while 89% of the deaths followed a call for service. A Statista breakdown of the same data indicates that 45% of… Read More Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the InvestorBrandNetwork website applicable to all content provided by IBN, wherever published or re-published: https://IBN.ai/Disclaimer The latest news and updates relating to WRAP are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/WRAP Forward Looking Statements Certain statements in this article are forward-looking, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements and may not be indicative of future results. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, among others, various factors beyond management's control, including the risks set forth under the heading "Risk Factors" discussed under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part I of the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K or any updates discussed under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part II of the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in the Company's other filings with the SEC. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this article in making an investment decision, which are based on information available to us on the date hereof. All parties undertake no duty to update this information unless required by law.
- SS Innovations International (SSII) Submits FDA Response for SSi Mantra Surgical Robotic SystemLOS ANGELES, CA - October 14, 2026 - SS Innovations International (NASDAQ: SSII), a developer of surgical robotic technologies, announced that it submitted its response to a request for additional information from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Oct. 5, 2026, regarding its 510(k) submission for the SSi Mantra surgical robotic system. The response includes final data from an expanded human clinical and human factors validation study, as well as a bridging study completed in August 2026 at Hospital Internacional de Colombia, a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network. The submission covers the initial indication of cholecystectomy, or gallbladder removal. The company anticipates that the FDA will complete its review of the response and 510(k) submission in the first quarter of 2027, advancing its efforts to introduce the SSi Mantra system to the U.S. market. To view the full press release, visit https://ibn.fm/A6dJ8 About SS Innovations SS Innovations International, Inc. develops innovative surgical robotic technologies with a vision to make the benefits of robotic surgery affordable and accessible to a larger segment of the global population. The Company’s product range includes its proprietary “SSi Mantra” surgical robotic system and its comprehensive suite of “SSi Mudra” surgical instruments, which support a variety of surgical robotic procedures including cardiac surgery. Headquartered in India, SS Innovations is a U.S. company focused on expanding the global presence of its technologically advanced, user-friendly, and cost-effective surgical robotic solutions. Visit the Company’s website at ssinnovations.com or LinkedIn for more information and updates. About the SSi Mantra The SSi Mantra surgical robotic system is a modular, multi-arm system with advanced technology features, including: 3 to 5 modular robotic arms, an open-faced ergonomic surgeon command center, a large 3D 4K monitor, a touch panel monitor for all patient related information display, a virtual real-time image of the robotic patient side arm carts, and the ability for superimposition of 3D models of diagnostic imaging. The optional SSi MantrAsana tele-surgeon console is a portable, compact alternative to the SSi Mantra’s standard surgeon command center that is intended to provide equivalent control functionality while enabling enhanced portability, ergonomic flexibility, and telesurgery capability. The SSi Mantra utilizes over 40 different types of robotic endo-surgical instruments to support different specialties, including cardiac surgery, and 5mm instruments for the pediatric population and ENT surgeries. A vision cart is designed to provide the table-side team with the same magnified 3D 4K view as the surgeon to provide better safety and efficiency. The SSi Mantra has been clinically validated in India in more than 190 different types of surgical procedures. Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the InvestorBrandNetwork website applicable to all content provided by IBN, wherever published or re-published: https://IBN.ai/Disclaimer The latest news and updates relating to SSII are available in the company’s newsroom at https://ibn.fm/SSII Forward Looking Statements Certain statements in this article are forward-looking, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements and may not be indicative of future results. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, among others, various factors beyond management's control, including the risks set forth under the heading "Risk Factors" discussed under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part I of the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K or any updates discussed under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in Part II of the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in the Company's other filings with the SEC. Undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements in this article in making an investment decision, which are based on information available to us on the date hereof. All parties undertake no duty to update this information unless required by law.
- Aon Appoints Leonora Siccardi as Global Chief Execution Officer, Risk Capital and Human CapitalCompanies: Aon plcAon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, announced that Leonora Siccardi has been appointed Global Chief Execution Officer, Risk Capital and Human Capital, effective immediately. Siccardi will report to Joe Peiser, Chief Executive Officer of Risk Capital, and Byron Beebe, Chief Executive Officer of Human Capital. - - In this newly created role, Siccardi will strengthen the connection between strategy, investment priorities and execution across Risk Capital, Human... Read the full story at https://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=362854
- Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLPKaplan Fox Encourages Taboola.com Ltd. (TBLA) Investors to Contact the Firm About Their Legal Rights Before October 20, 2026Kaplan Fox & Kilsheimer LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Taboola.com Ltd. ("Taboola.com" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: TBLA) on behalf of investors that purchased or otherwise acquired Taboola.com securities between May 6, 2026 and August 4, 2026 (the "Class Period").CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE CASEIf you are an investor in Taboola.com and have suffered losses, you may CLICK HERE to contact us. You may also contact...
- Kaplan Fox Encourages Investors of Duolingo, Inc. (NASDAQ: DUOL) Who Suffered Losses to Contact the Firm Before December 7, 2026Kaplan Fox announces a securities class action against Duolingo (NASDAQ: DUOL) for investors from May 2, 2025 to Feb. 26, 2026.
- $BMBL Shareholders: An Investigation is Pending into Bumble’s $6.05 per share Merger Deal – Contact BFA Law if You Own SharesAn Investigation is Pending into Bumble’s $6.05 per share Merger Deal – Contact BFA Law if You Own Shares
- Allswell Raises $7M Seed to Build the Insurance-Covered Behavioral Health Home for the LGBTQ+ CommunitySeed round led by Rethink Impact brings total funding to $8.3M as the company builds toward a full medical home for the LGBTQ+ community. [PR.com]
- Portnoy Law Firm Announces Class Action on Behalf of Webull Corporation InvestorsThe Portnoy Law Firm advises Webull Corporation, (“Webull” or the "Company") (NASDAQ: BULL) investors of a class action on behalf of investors that bought securities between April 26, 2025 and October 6, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). Webull investors have until December 7, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion.
- Portnoy Law Firm Announces Class Action on Behalf of York Space Systems InvestorsThe Portnoy Law Firm advises York Space Systems, (“York” or the "Company") (NYSE: YSS) investors of a class action on behalf of investors that bought securities between January 29, 2026 - May 11, 2026, inclusive (the “Class Period”). York investors have until October 30, 2026 to file a lead plaintiff motion.