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SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HoneyBook, the all-in-one business management platform for independent service providers, today announced its official launch in the UK and Australia. The expansion marks HoneyBook's first entry into international markets beyond North America and makes the platform available to millions of independent business owners across both countries for the first time. HoneyBook gives independent professionals a single place to manage their entire client workflow, from firs...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The latest credit card data analysis by global analytics software leader FICO (NYSE: FICO) reveals clear signs of the impact of the fuel crisis prompted by the Strait of Hormuz blockade. Spending declined ahead of the Easter period, while payment rates continued to decline, reflecting the structural affordability challenges that have characterised the market since 2025. Concerningly, delinquency rates for customers missing one or two payments have increased both month-o...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cumulative global data center investment is forecast to approach $1.6 trillion by 2030, while leading technology enterprises will collectively deploy over $600 billion in AI infrastructure capex in 2026 alone. This capital expenditure indicates that the AI Factory market has crossed an irreversible threshold, evolving into a new form of industrial organization characterized by ultra-high capital intensity, strong geopolitical attributes, and complex engineering barriers...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--European companies are increasingly working with midsize digital engineering service providers to modernize engineering operations with AI , ISG says....

STOCKHOLM--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Klarna, the global digital bank and flexible payments provider, has partnered with Arrive, a leading global mobility platform, to bring seamless and flexible payment options to millions of consumers across 15 markets. Through the partnership, drivers will be able to pay for parking using Klarna’s Pay in Full, which will be available directly in Arrive’s EasyPark app, ensuring payments can be made instantly. This provides consumers with more flexibility and control ov...

BARCELONA, Spain--(BUSINESS WIRE)--eDreams ODIGEO (the “Company” or “eDO”) (BME: EDR) (OTC: EDDRF) the world’s leading travel subscription company, today reported strong results for its fiscal year 2026, ended 31 March 2026. The period was marked by a successful balance of operational excellence and high-conviction strategic investments. Driven by the continuing expansion of its pioneering travel Prime subscription programme, the business continued to de-risk its model and accelerate its growth...

BARCELONA, Spain--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fluidra (MAD:FDR), the global leader in equipment and connected solutions in the pool and wellness sector, today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Juan Graham as Chief Financial Officer. Graham will join the company and Fluidra’s Executive Committee on 1 June 2026, working closely with Xavier Tintoré over the coming months to ensure a smooth and well-coordinated transition. Xavier will step down as Chief Financial Officer on 1 August 2026 and...

PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Navan (NASDAQ: NAVN), the global AI-powered business travel and expense platform, today announced a New Distribution Capability (NDC) integration with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS). By allowing the airline to share its fares, availability, and offers directly in real time, the integration provides an expanded portfolio of SAS fares and services to Navan customers. This makes Navan the first Travel Management Company (TMC) to access SAS NDC content via a direct...

MILAN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced plans to open an office in Milan, further strengthening its long-term commitment to Italy and expanding its local presence in one of Europe’s largest economies. The office will support the firm’s investment activity across Private Equity, Real Assets, Credit and Insurance, while deepening client partnerships and advancing the continued development of KKR’s private wealth business in Italy. Italy has been an important...

PALO ALTO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Navan (NASDAQ: NAVN), the global AI-powered business travel and expense platform, today announced the addition of more than 20 Swedish rail carriers to its platform, including Sweden’s largest operators, SJ and VR. Powered by SilverRail's global rail distribution platform, the API integration unlocks access for Navan customers to domestic rail routes in Sweden, as well as many popular cross-border routes in the region, such as between Stockholm and Copenhagen...