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Luxury goods leader closes its biggest-ever acquisition after acrimonious fight over price
High-end consumer goods proved remarkably resilient in 2020 — but the Covid-19 crisis is reshaping the sector in lasting ways
Luxury brand previously said it would not work with country’s ecommerce groups because of fakes
Italian owner plots new path for the luxury puffer jacket brand that he rebuilt
Playful, versatile and liberating – the diamond has been downsized to magnificent effect
Family-held luxury group says its growing size means fourth generation will not take helm
Collections of Uruguayan-born designer are made primarily from recycled materials, signalling sustainable push by Swiss luxury group
Private equity firm invests €150m in online marketplace for classic cars and artworks
With a new show schedule and selling season, the Kering brand is one of a handful of fashion power players leading the charge for industry change
Geoffroy Lefebvre named CEO as competition from brand websites and online marketplaces stiffens
Ian Rogers trades Louis Vuitton glam for new frontier of digital currencies
Unable to travel, Seoul’s wealthy have turned to conspicuous consumption
High rents, Brexit, and end of tourist VAT scheme compound effects of coronavirus pandemic
Executives and analysts addressed the long-term impact of Covid-19, opportunities in e-commerce and virtual fashion — and the need to move faster on sustainability
Confined to the “ancestral hovel” in Shepherd’s Bush, the HTSI writer finds solace – and online fame – in a cigar
Animal talismans have served as friends and protectors for centuries. Now, there’s a new menagerie in town
Brands such as Mulberry and Chanel say decision could cost billions in tourist spending
… because 2020 should end with some fun
Recovery could take up to three years and is expected to be led by Chinese consumers
Employees evaluate 850 European companies on diversity of gender, ethnicity, age, disability and sexual orientation. Includes the second annual ranking and winner profile. Plus: how luxury fashion is taking steps to boost inclusion; interview with the female chief of a Norwegian bank; what hostility towards Poland’s LGBT+ people means for the role of the workplace
High-end houses are hiring diversity leads in an effort to fix a lack of representation across their businesses
House of Lords peers join retailers to warn of ‘blow’ to business if VAT refunds are scrapped
Watchmaker aims to be more accessible digitally and physically, says its CEO
Ecommerce is booming but any bounceback is unlikely to be big enough to recover lockdown losses
Designer has noticed the ethical fashion conversation reaching a broader audience
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