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Festive table goals Chumbak plates up a Christmas-ready hosting range
MUMBAI: If Christmas tables could talk, Chumbak’s latest launch would be humming carols already. India’s contemporary lifestyle brand Chumbak has unveiled its new Lost in Paradise Hosting Range, timed for the festive rush and the long, leisurely countdown to New Year 2026.
Dressed in deep reds and lush greens, the ceramic collection leans into winter warmth, pairing blooming hibiscus and fig motifs with Chumbak’s signature wilderness-inspired illustrations. Designed for both hosting and gifting, the range blends visual cheer with everyday utility, making it as functional as it is festive.
At the heart of the edit is a playful mini baking collection. Highlights include a hen-shaped ceramic Egg Basket, a Tea Kettle and tumbler set for slow winter mornings, a generously sized casserole for baked comfort food, and a four-piece measuring cup set aimed squarely at enthusiastic home bakers. The assortment is rounded out with snack bowls and flat platters suited for everything from fig salads to classic chip-and-dip spreads.
The Egg Basket stands out as the most conversation-worthy piece, doubling as kitchen décor and a serving dish, a nod to Chumbak’s knack for turning everyday objects into visual talking points. Across the collection, the brand keeps things light-hearted without tipping into novelty, striking a balance between festive flair and practical design.
Commenting on the launch, Chumbak founder Shubhra Chadda said the Lost in Paradise range draws inspiration from nature and the simple joys of everyday living, aiming to bring warmth and cheer to year-end gatherings.
The Lost in Paradise Hosting Range, including the hen-shaped Egg Basket, is now available across Chumbak stores and online, just in time to dress up festive tables and gifting lists alike.
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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.
