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JBL unleashes the ultimate audio experience with the party box’s ultimate
Mumbai: Bigger, better, bolder. JBL’s popular PartyBox speakers have a new headline act, introducing the JBL PartyBox Ultimate. Packed with superior JBL Original Pro Sound, Dolby Atmos immersive audio, and a breathtaking light show moving in sync with your beat, the JBL PartyBox Ultimate will be available in India from 18th January 2024 for Rs 164,999 The JBL PartyBox Ultimate is guaranteed to level up any party, anywhere.
Feel the sound, don’t just hear it. The JBL PartyBox Ultimate is the best-sounding and loudest JBL PartyBox yet, featuring superior JBL Original Pro Sound with two high-sensitivity mid-range drivers and dual tweeters so you can listen to all the details of your favourite tracks, even at the loudest volumes. No space is too big – the JBL PartyBox Ultimate can rock the size of two basketball courts as a pair of 9-inch subwoofers provide thunderous bass you can feel from anywhere in the room. Dolby Atmos* puts you in the centre of your favourite songs as the music comes alive around you with unparalleled clarity and depth.
Transform any space into the ultimate party with the biggest multi-dimensional light show of any party speaker. A new starry night effect, cool light trails, and dynamic strobes – whatever your style, the light show moves in sync with the music delivering a party to your ears and eyes.
Wi-Fi connectivity has joined the party.
Stream high-definition music, and take the music with you, thanks to Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities. Hosting a house party while phone notifications keep popping up? The Wi-Fi connection lets the music play without interruptions. Switch easily to Bluetooth for seamless audio whether you’re indoors or outside. No matter where you are, the JBL PartyBox Ultimate will automatically tune itself to its surroundings every time you turn it on.
Customize your own party flow with the interactive JBL PartyPad on the PartyBox top panel. Three simple fingertip actions – tap, hold and slide – unleash DJ-quality sound effects all night long. Enjoy your favourite playlist or take the stage with a guitar dual mic inputs and karaoke EQ tuning. The JBL PartyBox Ultimate is IPX4 splashproof and has an easy-to-grip handle with sturdy wheels, so you can take the party anywhere.
HARMAN India vice president of Lifestyle Vikram Kher stated, “At JBL, we believe that music brings people together, which is why we design our speakers to elevate every celebration. Our newest PartyBox speaker builds on JBL’s 76 years as an industry leader in audio technology to create a truly immersive party experience. The powerful bass isn’t just heard – it’s felt, adding a thrilling new dimension to the music. With its splashproof design and room-filling JBL Original Pro sound, this speaker transforms any gathering into an epic event. Simply put, when it comes to throwing an unforgettable party, the JBL PartyBox delivers.”
The JBL PartyBox Ultimate will be available on JBL.com, and across leading retailers and e-tailers in India from January 18, 2024, at a retail price of Rs 1,64,999.
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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.
