Brands
Alpenliebe introduces Mango flavour to its Popfills lollipop range
Mumbai: As the summer heat begins to rise, Alpenliebe, one of the legacy brands from the house of Perfetti Van Melle, announces the addition of the Mango dlavour to its delectable Alpenliebe Popfills range of lollipops.
In August 2022, Alpenliebe Popfills revolutionized the lollipop experience by offering consumers the ‘best of both worlds’: a lollipop that combines the classic crunch of a candy’s exterior with a center that is smooth and creamy, providing a delightful ‘Lick & Chomp’ sensation. Building upon the success of the original caramel flavour, Alpenliebe Popfills has unveiled its newest Mango flavoured lollipop.
Evoking the essence of summer with every lick, Alpenliebe Popfills Mango flavoured lollipop promises to transport taste buds to a tropical paradise. Packed with the irresistible sweetness of ripe mangoes, this luscious treat provides an indulging escape from the summer heat.
Commenting on the new launch, Perfetti Van Melle India (PVMI) marketing director Gunjan Khetan said, “Alpenliebe is thrilled to expand its Popfills lollipop range with the introduction of Mango flavour. Every summer, kids eagerly anticipate the arrival of mango season, and with Popfills Mango, they can now relish the delightful essence year-round! We are excited to bring the joy Alpenliebe Popfills Mango to our valued customers across India.”
The new offering of Alpenliebe Popfills Mango flavoured lollipop is now available at your nearby stores at a price point of Rs 5.
Brands
Lululemon picks former Nike executive to be its next chief
Heidi O’Neill, who helped grow Nike into a $45 billion giant, will take the top job in September
CANADA: Lululemon has found its next chief executive, and she comes with serious credentials. The athleisure giant named Heidi O’Neill as its new CEO on Wednesday, ending a search that has left the company running on interim leadership since earlier this year. O’Neill will take charge on September 8, 2026, based out of Vancouver, and will join the board on the same day.
O’Neill brings more than three decades of experience across performance apparel, footwear and sport. The bulk of that time was spent at Nike, where she was a central figure in one of corporate sport’s great growth stories, helping take the company from a $9 billion business to a $45 billion global powerhouse. She oversaw product pipelines, brand strategy and consumer connections, and played a significant role in shaping how Nike spoke to athletes around the world. Earlier in her career, she worked in marketing for the Dockers brand at Levi Strauss. She also brings boardroom experience from Spotify Technology, Hyatt Hotels and Lithia and Driveway.
The board was unequivocal in its enthusiasm. “We selected Heidi because of the breadth of her experience, her demonstrated success delivering breakthrough ideas and initiatives at scale, and her ability to be a knowledgeable change and growth agent,” said Marti Morfitt, executive chair of Lululemon’s board.
O’Neill, for her part, was bullish. “Lululemon is an iconic brand with something rare: genuine guest love, a product ethos rooted in innovation, and a global platform still in the early stages of its potential,” she said. “My job will be to accelerate product breakthroughs, deepen the brand’s cultural relevance, and unlock growth in markets around the world.”
Until she arrives, Meghan Frank and André Maestrini will continue as interim co-CEOs, before returning to their previous senior leadership roles once O’Neill steps in.
Lululemon is betting that a Nike veteran who helped build one of the world’s most powerful sports brands can do something similar for an athleisure label that has genuine love from its customers but is still chasing its full global potential. O’Neill has done it before at scale. The question now is whether she can do it again.
