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Technology OnePlus, the 'Flagship-Killer' Smartphone Brand, Is All but Dead
OnePlus, once a disruptive 'flagship-killer' brand, is effectively shutting down in North America and Europe. The company has laid off staff across multiple regions, with employees moving to parent Oppo or sub-brand Realme. Smartphone shipments globally fell 11% year-over-year in Q2 2026, and OnePlus faced tariff-driven price hikes and lost T-Mobile partnership.
Halifax Brand Scrapped After 173 Years as Lloyds Banking Group Consolidates Portfolio
Lloyds Banking Group has confirmed it will retire the Halifax brand after 173 years, rebranding all customer accounts to Lloyds. The decision, reported by BBC Business, aims to simplify the group's portfolio. No job cuts are announced, and branches will be rebranded or relocated throughout 2027.
Business Sirona Hygiene Targets ₹500 Crore ARR as Founders Regain Control and Expand Women's Wellness Portfolio
Sirona Hygiene, a femtech company founded in 2015, has rebounded after being bought back by founders Deep and Mohit Bajaj from The Good Glamm group in 2025. The company now targets ₹500 crore annual recurring revenue within 24-36 months, having reached ₹100 crore ARR. With a 50% market share in menstrual cups on online channels and a growing product portfolio including menopause care, Sirona is breaking taboos and driving adoption of alternative period products in urban India.