Issa Rae to Receive Pandora Leader of Change Award at the Fashion Awards

Issa Rae to Receive Pandora Leader of Change Award at the Fashion Awards

LONDON — American actress, writer and producer Issa Rae will receive the Pandora Leader of Change Award at the 2024 Fashion Awards on Dec. 2 at London’s Royal Albert Hall. “Rae’s work has inspired and resonated with people all over the globe, and she is a fierce advocate for civil and women’s rights movements, always … Read more

Spotify vs. Pandora: which streaming service is best?

Spotify vs. Pandora: which streaming service is best?

Let’s settle a musical debate: which music streaming platform should you use: Spotify or Pandora? Both services have their unique strengths and weaknesses. Spotify boasts a more extensive music catalog, robust social features for sharing and discovering music with friends, and a more polished user experience across devices. But don’t count out Pandora just yet. … Read more

Unilever Appoints Mary Carmen Gasco-Buisson CEO of Prestige Division

Unilever Appoints Mary Carmen Gasco-Buisson CEO of Prestige Division

LONDON — Unilever has named former Pandora executive Mary Carmen Gasco-Buisson as chief executive officer of its Prestige division, succeeding Vasiliki Petrou, who announced her departure in June. Gasco-Buisson, a Unilever alumna with a degree in chemical engineering from Cornell University, has more than two decades of experience working in beauty and prestige, including at … Read more

Pandora Extends Partnership with Australian Fashion Week

Pandora Extends Partnership with Australian Fashion Week

SYDNEY – Pandora is heading back Down Under.  After coming on board as Australian Fashion Week’s presenting partner for 2024, the Danish jeweller is extending the partnership into 2025 for the event’s 30th anniversary showcase, which is due to take place at Sydney’s Carriageworks from May 12-16, 2025. Australian Fashion Week is the third international … Read more

New Names Deliver the Buzz at Australian Fashion Week 

New Names Deliver the Buzz at Australian Fashion Week 

SYDNEY — Bermuda shorts and denim were among the key trend takeaways — both on and off the runway — at Australian Fashion Week’s pared-down resort 2025 collections showcase here earlier this month.     The event was presented for the first time by Danish jeweler Pandora, which staged a launch party for its new … Read more

Pandora Sales Grow 12 Percent in Q4, Exceeds Full-Year Guidance

Pandora Sales Grow 12 Percent in Q4, Exceeds Full-Year Guidance

PARIS – It’s been another sterling year for Pandora, which reported that sales in the fourth quarter gained 12 percent to 10.82 billion Danish kroner, or $1.56 billion, for the three months ended Dec. 31. “Looking back at the past two years since we launched the Phoenix growth strategy, we are proud of how our … Read more

Pandora Partners with Australian Fashion Week

Pandora Partners with Australian Fashion Week

SYDNEY — Pandora is hitching its wagon to yet another fashion event.  Following deals in 2023 with Copenhagen Fashion Week and The Fashion Awards, WWD has learned that the Danish jeweler will be the presenting partner of Australian Fashion Week’s resort 2025 collections showcase, which is due to take place at Sydney’s Carriageworks venue from … Read more

Pandora Revenue Up on Strong Holiday Sales, Pamela Anderson Campaign – WWD

Pandora Revenue Up on Strong Holiday Sales, Pamela Anderson Campaign – WWD

PARIS – Accessible luxury jewelry brand Pandora continued its steady growth momentum. The Danish company released its preliminary results Sunday evening, nearly a month ahead of schedule, on strong revenue boosted by the holiday period. Organic growth hit 12 percent for revenue of 10.8 billion Danish kroner, or $1.58 billion, while like-for-like sales were up … Read more

Newtown police identify remains of woman found in woods in October

Newtown police identify remains of woman found in woods in October

NEWTOWN — A person’s remains found in the woods near Edmond Road in October have been positively identified as a Southbury woman in her 70s, Newtown police said Friday.  Police identified her as 73-year-old Janet Connor. Her death is not believed to be suspicious, Newtown police said in a news release.  “Connor’s last known residence was … Read more