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CEO TALKS: Bang & Olufsen's Kristian Teär on Amplifying Its Design Potential, Retail Expansion
MILAN — Born in Struer, Denmark, almost 100 years ago, Bang & Olufsen has Scandi design in its DNA. From the Beolit 39 radio invented in 1939 to its Beolab 5 envisioned by legendary designer David Lewis, the company has consistently focused on creating pieces meant to be passed on from generation to generation. Under the leadership of chief executive officer Kristian Teär, Bang & Olufsen is focused on conveying its prominence in the pages of Danish and global design, through completing storytelling, design events and innovative, high-end concepts like Atelier. More from WWD Big Spenders Are Losing Their Appetite for Luxury Frances Valentine Released a Book Tote to Honor Kate Spade's Enduring Legacy Former Fashion Editor Patricia Peterson Dies at 99 Unveiled this year, Atelier allows customers to begin crafting their ideas online, choose from over 500,000 possible combinations of fabric, wood and aluminium finishes and finalize details in store. It also offers bespoke services, Teär explained. 'It's now a core part of the strategy and when we look at also the target audiences that we have, everybody wants to express themselves in a different way. You don't want to necessarily have what everybody else has anymore,' he told WWD in an interview. A veteran of the tech industry, the Swedish executive joined Bang & Olufsen in 2019. Prior to that he was the Europe, Middle East and Africa vice president at Logitech; chief operating officer for BlackBerry and has held several management positions at Sony Ericsson. The audio and video specialist's strategy hinges on augmenting its personalization possibilities and design potential, and is reflected in its flagship 'culture' stores. On Wednesday, Bang & Olufsen opened its fourth such high-impact store in Milan on Corso Matteotti in the Quadrilatero shopping district. These special flagships are at the apex of its retail strategy and network of 364 points of sale. Culture flagships are situated in 'Win Cities' like Seoul, London and Copenhagen, cultural capitals with a large population of high-net-worth individuals. Later this year, Bang & Olufsen will open an additional three flagships in California and one in Paris. The new Milan store represents a strategic milestone and its intention to further penetrate both the global fashion and design communities. With its archival audio artistry gallery, a private room allowing clients to explore limited editions like the Ferrari Grigio Corsa Collection, and event space for music and cultural events, the Milan flagship sets the stage for the brand's next chapter where sound and design are seamlessly integrated. These hubs are also a way for the Danish firm to demonstrate its potential to the interior design community, fortify its local teams and establish one-on-one relationships with key players in design and affluent clients, Teär said, pointing to a geometric assembly of the Beosound shape tile speakers that can be arranged in a variety of ways and expanded to cover the whole wall. 'This is like a piece of design,' he said, noting that one might not even understand it was speakers they were looking at. Pieces like these can also be tailored with a variety of colors and fabrics. Collaborations with the fashion and automotive worlds have also helped the firm reach new heights. Since 2017, Bang & Olufsen has collaborated with Saint Laurent's creative director Anthony Vaccarello, culminating in his spin on the iconic Beogram 4000c with the Saint Laurent Rive Droite Edition. 'Turntables are back in,' Teär said. 'These are also pieces of design in themselves.' Last year, the firm expanded its collection with Ferrari-inspired speakers in the brand's signature red. The collection includes three of Bang & Olufsen's flagship, high-end products, each reimagined with Ferrari's design language: the Beolab 50 speaker, the Beosound Theatre soundbar, and the Beovision Theatre TV. Founded in 1925, Bang & Olufsen's journey began in a farmhouse in Struer, where Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen developed the Eliminator — the first mass-produced radio that could be plugged into a wall socket, eliminating the need for batteries. Today, the company makes headphones, speakers, televisions, soundbars and other accessories. Looking ahead, the 'Win City' model is expected to drive sales further, as evidenced by the 36 percent sell-out growth posted in the third quarter of the ongoing fiscal year 2024/2025 versus 2023/2024. 'We know that concept is working when we are doing the new store format, but also the marketing around it and the services around it and the partnerships around it. We are becoming even more culturally relevant,' he said. In its fiscal 2023/2024 earnings report, the firm said generated 2.59 billion Danish kroner or $400 million. The company officially turns 100 years old on Nov. 17. A series of events will unfold around the world and in Struer, where it is still headquartered. Sign in to access your portfolio
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14-06-2025
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Housing plans on edge of village spark objections
Plans for a new housing development on the edge of a Surrey village have been met with opposition. The developer, Mac Mic Strategic Land Limited, proposes to build 250 homes in Blundel Lane, south of the Polyapes Scout Camp in Stoke D'Abernon. A spokesperson for the company said: "The development aims to create a well-planned, connected and integrated sustainable extension to Stoke D'Abernon." According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, nearly 90 objections oppose the application, with one saying the scheme - called The Paddocks - was an "inappropriate urban development". One objector said the site would impact existing residents who use local amenities. "The environmental and ecological impact will also be significant with the loss of trees and the destruction of habitat for wildlife," they said. Planning documents reveal the development includes highway improvements and new pedestrian crossings. Councillor David Lewis said the new development could see a "40% increase in the village's population". He said the changes were "completely unworkable" for the current infrastructure and added the development would create an "urban sprawl on the green belt and could merge into Oxshott". In line with council policy, Mac Mic plans to deliver 125 affordable homes at the development site. The company website states: "The Borough of Elmbridge is one of the least affordable places to live in England with the highest median house prices outside of London." Follow BBC Surrey on Facebook, on X. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Final stage of 1,200-home project gets green light Plans for 250 homes on village edge Homes plan will help 'build futures', council says Surrey County Council
BBC News
14-06-2025
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Housing plans on edge of village spark objections
Plans for a new housing development on the edge of a Surrey village have been met with opposition. The developer, Mac Mic Strategic Land Limited, proposes to build 250 homes in Blundel Lane, south of the Polyapes Scout Camp in Stoke D'Abernon.A spokesperson for the company said: "The development aims to create a well-planned, connected and integrated sustainable extension to Stoke D'Abernon."According to the Local Democracy Reporting Service, nearly 90 objections oppose the application, with one saying the scheme - called The Paddocks - was an "inappropriate urban development". One objector said the site would impact existing residents who use local amenities. "The environmental and ecological impact will also be significant with the loss of trees and the destruction of habitat for wildlife," they documents reveal the development includes highway improvements and new pedestrian crossings. 'Least affordable places' Councillor David Lewis said the new development could see a "40% increase in the village's population".He said the changes were "completely unworkable" for the current infrastructure and added the development would create an "urban sprawl on the green belt and could merge into Oxshott".In line with council policy, Mac Mic plans to deliver 125 affordable homes at the development site. The company website states: "The Borough of Elmbridge is one of the least affordable places to live in England with the highest median house prices outside of London."
ITV News
13-06-2025
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- ITV News
All the Welsh people to be given honours by the King
A total of 65 Welsh people have been recognised by the King in his 2025 birthday honours list. Those nominated range from people who have dedicated their lives to the NHS, public service, sport and education among others. This year's awards acknowledge exceptional contributions by individuals in their sector, particularly highlighting community champions and acts of selfless giving. The list for Wales includes a Knighthood for The Rt. Hon. Mark Tami, Member of Parliament for Alyn and Deeside. for his Political and Public service work. Earlier this week Rugby League player Billy Boston from Cardiff also received a Knighthood for his services to the sport, becoming the first Rugby League player to receive the honour. He received the accolade earlier due to concerns about his health. Billy has not been officially included in the list of Welsh people provided by the UK Government's Wales office due to living in Wigan at the time of the award. Among those honoured is ITV Cymru Wales weather presenter Ruth Dodsworth for her services to victims and survivors of domestic abuse. Speaking after receiving the award, Ruth said: "It feels all a bit surreal and completely unbelievable, and I'm over the moon. It's just the biggest honour I think I have ever had in my entire life. "This is not just for me this is for my family, my friends and everybody who has been on this very strange journey that I've been on, everybody who has supported me. "And this is for everybody who is going on journeys of their own as well because it's not easy and domestic abuse is out there and it's everywhere. "That's why this honour is also so important because it allows me to keep that conversation going. I'm going to use it wisely and then hopefully one day we won't have to talk about domestic abuse because it won't be an issue anymore. "But until that point, this honour is for everybody who has been affected by domestic abuse and I'm just so proud." David Lewis, the founder of Young Voices, has also been awarded a OBE for his notable contributions and services to music in Britain. Young Voices has reached millions of children across the globe, giving them the opportunity to sing in world-class arenas alongside professional artists. "When I founded Young Voices 30 years ago, it was for a simple reason: to give every child a live music experience they would never forget. "This honour is something I will cherish as it reflects the countless memories created over the years for thechildren, their families, and above all, our incredible Young Voices music teachers," said David Lewis. The full list of Welsh people named in the Kings birthday honours 2025 Knighthoods The Rt. Hon. Mark Richard TAMI MP Member of Parliament for Alyn and Deeside. For Political and Public Service (Wrexham) CBE Professor Meriel Evelyn Mary JENNEY Paediatric Oncologist, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. For services to Cancer Treatment and to Research in Children and Young People (Cardiff) Jane Tranter, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Bad Wolf. For services to Television (Bristol) Officers of the Order of the British Empire Allison Dowzell - Managing Director, Screen Alliance Wales. For services to Broadcasting (Cardiff) Professor David Vincent Ford - Professor of Informatics, Swansea University. For services to Social Science (Swansea) Susan Ann Horne MBE - Lately Head of Space Exploration, UK Space Agency. For services to Space Exploration (Swansea) Mohammed Umar Hussain MBE - Police Staff, Chief Finance Officer, South Wales Police. For services to Policing (Newport) David Wyndham Lewis - Founder, Young Voices. For services to Music (Haverfordwest) Lynne Mills - Cluster Manager, Criminal Courts, HM Courts and Tribunals Service Wales. For Public Service (Newport) Professor Brian Morgan - Director of the Creative Leadership and Enterprise Centre, Cardiff Metropolitan University. For services to the Welsh Economy (Cardiff) Ian Price - Director, Confederation of British Industry, Wales. For services to Business and to Charity (Swansea) Ruth Elizabeth Taylor - For services to Victims and Survivors of Domestic Abuse (Cowbridge) Professor Iain Stuart Whittaker - Professor of Plastic Surgery, Swansea University Medical School and the Welsh Centre for Burns and Plastic Surgery. For services to Plastic Surgery (Swansea) Members of the Order of the British Empire Steven John Amor - Lately Watch Manager, Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service. For services to the community in Mid Wales (Llanwrtyd Wells) Iain Keith Ashcroft - Operations Officer, North Wales Mountain Rescue Association. For services to Mountain Rescue (Mold) Rebecca Denise Ashcroft - Chair, North East Wales Search and Rescue. For services to Mountain Rescue (Mold) Ann Elizabeth Atkinson Sharp - Opera Singer and Artistic Director, North Wales International Festival. For services to Music (Corwen) Simon Alistair Bareham - Lately Senior Specialist Adviser, Radioactivity and Industry Policy. For services to the Protection of Air Quality and Biodiversity in Wales (Bangor) Dr Ian Bowler - Chair and Clinical Lead, Medserve Wales. For services to National Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine (Cardiff) Paul Bromwell - Founder, Valley Veterans. For services to Veterans and to Vulnerable People (Pentre) Anwen Butten - For services to Lawn Bowls, to Cancer Care and to the community in Wales (Lampeter) Christopher Norman Davies - For services to Running and to Health and Wellbeing (Newport) Stephen Robert Davies - BEM Co-Founder, Team UnLimbited. For services to People with Disabilities and to Charitable Fundraising (Swansea) Louise Margaret Harris - Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Tramshed Tech. For services to Digital Entrepreneurship (Cowbridge) Riazul Hassan - Head of Anti-Racist Wales Action Plan, Welsh Government. For services to Community Relations and the Vision of a Racism-free Wales (Swansea) Patricia Mary Johnson - For services to Women 's Golf (Porthcawl) Sarah Elizabeth Ann Lowe - Senior Research Officer, Welsh Government. For services to Data Research (Abertillery) Dr Roger Lloyd Morris - Lately General Practitioner, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. For services to Healthcare, to Charity and to the community in Cardiff (Cardiff) Dr Modupeola Obilande - Principal General Practitioner, St Paul's Clinic, Newport. For services to the community in Newport Michael Charles Parry - Head of Analysis, TARIAN Regional Organised Crime Unit, South Wales Police. For services to Policing (Bridgend) Dr Glen Peters - Eco Entrepreneur. For services to Green Energy and Eco Housing (Cardigan, Dyfed) Victoria Poole - Lately Deputy Chief Inspector, Care Inspectorate Wales, Welsh Government. For Public Service to Social Care (Prestatyn) Dr Alastair John Roeves - Lately National Clinical Lead for Primary Care and Community Services for Wales, NHS Wales Executive. For services to Healthcare (Dinas Powys) Dr Tracey Fiona Sandom - Lately Chair, British Association of Dental Therapists. For services to Dental Therapy and to the NHS in Wales (Amlwch) John Trevor Scott - Lately Chair, South East Wales Branch, Soldiers', Sailors' and Airmen's Families Association. For services to Veterans (Abergavenny) Kelvin Eusabio Shorte - Deputy Director, Individual and Small Business Compliance, HM Revenue and Customs. For Public Service (Cardiff) Peter Clive Stanley - Senior Specialist Advisor on Abandoned Mines, Natural Resources Wales. For services to Geoscience and Metal Mines (to be dated 2 June 2025) (Bridgend) Oliver James Sykes - Children's Author and Lead Artist and Producer, Stories of Care. For services to Access to the Arts for Underprivileged Young People (Denbigh) Clive Edward Thomas - Assistant Head of Estates Wales and the West Midlands, Defence Infrastructure Organisation. For services to Defence and to Reservist Troops (Brecon) Shaun Edward Tobin - Race Director, Richard Burton 10K. For services to the community in Afan Valley, West Glamorgan (Port Talbot) Annette Ware - Volunteer and Trustee, The Samaritans. For services to the Samaritans (Newport) Medallists of the Order of the British Empire Maureen Anne Butler - For services to People with Disabilities, to Young People and to Charity (Llanfyrnach) Sabrina Cresswell - Founder, Tasty Not Wasty. For services to the community in Cwmbran (Cwmbran) Julian Simon Davenne - Play Services Manager, Torfaen County Council. For services to Young People (Cwmbran) Idwal Davies - Member, Llanelli and District Hospital Friends. For services to Veterans and to the community in Llanelli (Llanelli) Margaret Anne Fuller - For services to the Royal Society of St George and the community in Gloucestershire (Chepstow) Louis William Hiatt - Watch Manager, North Wales Fire and Rescue Service. For services to the community in Aberdyfi and Tywyn (Tywyn) Alan Stephen Hubbuck - For services to Professional Forestry in Wales (Neath) Glen Kelsall Johnson - For services to Heritage (Cardigan) Susan Jones - For services to People with Cerebral Palsy (Aberdare) Richard Charles Knight - For services to Nature Conservation in Rhayader and Powys (Llandrindod Wells) Karen Irene Morgan - National Lymphoedema Clinical and Education Lead for Wales, Swansea Bay University Health Board. For services to Lymphoedema Care (Swansea) Muriel Beryl Morgan - Lately Volunteer Driver and CoOrdinator, Royal Voluntary Service. For services to the community in Wrexham (Wrexham) Roberta Morrall - For services to the Arts in Nefyn, Wales (Pwllheli) Jennifer Mary Mountstephens - Welfare Administrator, 14 Signal Regiment. For services to Service Personnel and the community in Brawdy (Haverfordwest) Dr John Anthony O'Connor - Director, Angling Cymru. For services to Recreational Angling in Wales (Narberth) Sandra Wyn Owen - Director, Sandville Self Help Centre, Porthcawl. For services to Charity (Porthcawl) Norman Parselle - Chief Executive Officer, County in the Community. For services to Sport and to the community in Newport (Newport) Derek Alfred Picken - Chair, Rogerstone Welfare Cricket Club. For services to Cricket in South East Wales (Newport) Diane Lorraine Powles - Strategic Education Adviser, Health Education and Improvement Wales. For services to Nursing and to Education (Caldicot) Tara Rees - Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. For services to Nursing (Caerphilly) Santosh Sharma - Volunteer, Oxfam. For Charitable Service (Cardiff) Joan Mary Vaughan - For services to Older People and to the community in Conwy (Conwy) Christopher David Williams - For services to the community in Anglesey (Anglesey) Victoria May Williams - For services to the community in Anglesey (Angelsey)
New York Times
13-06-2025
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- New York Times
Wayne Lewis, Singer With the R&B Mainstay Atlantic Starr, Dies at 68
Wayne Lewis, the dapper vocalist and keyboardist who was a founder of the group Atlantic Starr, a fixture of the 1980s rhythm and blues scene, died on June 5 in Queens. He was 68. His brother Jonathan Lewis confirmed the death but did not specify a cause. He said that Wayne Lewis collapsed while running on a treadmill at a gym and was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. A suave performer with piercing eyes and a rollicking sense of humor, Mr. Lewis served as one of the singers and songwriters of Atlantic Starr, whose ballad 'Always' topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1987 and whose other hits included 'Secret Lovers' and 'Circles.' The band was nominated for three Soul Train Awards and an American Music Award. Writing with his brothers Jonathan and David, Mr. Lewis translated the universal emotions of love, lust and heartbreak into evocative verses backed by lush arrangements. His performances of the sentimental soul ballad 'Send for Me,' released in 1980, became a calling card. Fluent in the sartorial language of showbiz, Mr. Lewis meticulously color-coordinated the group's outfits, Jonathan Lewis said. His own suits — flashy, textured and patterned — were often showstoppers. Reviewing a concert for The Washington Post in 1982, Mike Joyce noted the 'pop sheen romanticism' at the heart of Atlantic Starr's music. As Wayne and David Lewis took center stage, he observed, they brought with them 'a heartthrob appeal akin to the Jacksons'.' Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
