IPO Dynamics - Green Tea Group Limited has initiated its IPO process, set to end on May 13, 2025, with plans to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code "6831" on May 16, 2025 [3] - The company plans to issue a total of 168,364,000 shares, with 16,836,400 shares available for public offering in Hong Kong and 151,527,600 shares for international offering [3] - Green Tea Group ranks third in the number of restaurants and fourth in revenue among casual Chinese restaurant brands in mainland China, indicating its market scale and strength for an IPO [3] Acquisition Dynamics - The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has begun an informal assessment of Lactalis' proposal to acquire assets from Fonterra, with Rothschild acting as an advisor for Lactalis [5] - The ACCC is seeking public feedback on the acquisition, highlighting potential overlaps in raw milk procurement, dairy processing, and supply to food service businesses [5] - The acquisition could impact consumers and the market, as Lactalis may leverage its global network to enhance the visibility of Mainland Group's brands [5] Brand Dynamics - A Bathing Ape (Bape) has collaborated with singer JJ Lin to launch a limited edition series, coinciding with his concert tour [7] - The collection features three items designed in JJ Lin's favorite purple color, including a notable Bape Sta Color Camo Purple sneaker [7] - This collaboration is expected to create a new wave of demand due to the combination of Bape's streetwear appeal and JJ Lin's celebrity influence [7] Financial Data - Puma reported a 63.7% decline in EBIT for Q1 2025, dropping from €159 million to €57.7 million, with sales slightly increasing by 0.1% to €2.07 billion [22] - Sales in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region grew by 5.1% to €891.7 million, while the Americas saw a 2.7% decline to €753.7 million, primarily due to poor performance in North America [22] - The Asia-Pacific region experienced a 4.7% sales decline to €430.5 million, with ongoing weakness in the Greater China market being a significant factor [22] - Pandora achieved a 7% organic sales growth in Q1 2025, with total sales reaching 7.35 billion Danish Krone, driven by an 18% increase in online sales [25] - The company maintains its forecast for 2025, expecting organic growth between 7% and 8%, with notable growth in the U.S. market at 11% [25] - European sales grew by 4%, with strong performances in mature markets like Spain and Portugal [25] Personnel Dynamics - Tory Burch has announced three management appointments, with Thibault Vilet becoming the new President for Asia-Pacific, Japan, Europe, and the Middle East [29] - Paolo Zullo has been appointed as the President for Europe and the Middle East, effective July 2025, overseeing retail, e-commerce, and distribution in the region [29] - Joshua Chen will join the brand, with Vilet continuing to report to CEO Pierre-Yves Roussel [29]