Tapestry and Capri End Plans for ‘Accessible Luxury’ Merger

Kering and Hermès tell tale of luxury inequality

While the owner of Gucci and YSL brands is spluttering, Hermès has defied the slowdown

Business - Financial Times - October 24

An Italian Luxury House Takes Artisanship to New Heights

At Bottega Veneta, craftspeople are celebrated as much for their creativity as for the quality of their leather work.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 25

In Rome, the water is back in the Baths of Caracalla, a luxurious spa

The Baths of Caracalla in Rome were one of the most luxurious spas the world has ever known. Now, for the first time in some 1,500 years, water is back.

Prada's Miu Miu Continues to Defy Luxury Slowdown

Prada posted an increase in revenue, buoyed by the popularity of its Miu Miu brand, and continues to buck a downturn in demand for high-end goods that is particularly acute in China.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 30

How Hermès is bucking the global luxury slowdown

Paris-based luxury house Hermès has reported strong financial results despite a global slowdown that has affected competitors LVMH and Gucci owner Kering.

Business - CNBC - October 31

Shoppers warned over luxury advent calendar scams

The consumer group Which? is urging shoppers looking for a good deal to beware of fake offers.

Richemont Sales Fall as Luxury's China Woes Linger

The Cartier owner said weaker consumer spending in China hit sales as a luxury downturn that is hurting most of the players in the industry rumbles on.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago

Are luxury beauty advent calendars a rip-off?

They can cost hundreds of pounds, but are these products actually worth the money?

American citizen found dead at luxury hotel in Ireland

An American citizen has been found dead at a luxury hotel in Ireland, police said.

Nippon Steel spends whopping $1.3M on lobbying amid merger threat

The Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel paid its primary lobbying firm $1.3 million during a dangerous period for its proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel over the summer. From July through September, ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Frontier reportedly considering renewed merger talks with Spirit Airlines

More than two years after a merger deal fell apart, Frontier Airlines is considering another run at acquiring Spirit Airlines, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday night.

Business - MarketWatch - October 23

Merger between makers of Coach and Michael Kors handbags halted by judge

Merger between luxury handbag makers would reduce competition and hurt consumers, U.S. District judge says.

UK regulator paves way for £16.5bn Vodafone-Three merger

CMA signals support for deal as long as companies commit to delivering joint network plan and retaining certain mobile tariffs

Business - Financial Times - November 5

Price and 5G promises needed for Vodafone-Three merger, says regulator

It wants commitments on prices and 5G if the creation of the UK's biggest mobile network is to go ahead.

How Russia’s energy minister plotted merger of country’s oil majors

Pitch by Sergei Tsivilev, a relative of Vladimir Putin, aimed to tighten oversight of Rosneft and nationalise Lukoil

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

Trump picks Robert Kennedy Jr to run US health department

Vaccine sceptic and former Democrat is the latest controversial nomination for cabinet post

Business - Financial Times - 1 hour ago

Liberty’s Malone calls for media merger wave under Trump

Billionaire says consolidation should be permitted and adds that ‘allowing Big Tech to run wild’ is inappropriate

Business - Financial Times - 5 hours ago

‘Access to food is not the problem’: new orca study deepens mystery behind endangerment

True cause of why southern resident killer whales are on brink of extinction becomes murkier as conservationists warn of marine noise and ship traffic. Last month, the ailing southern resident ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

3 states renew their effort to reduce access to the abortion drug mifepristone

Three states are asking a judge to let them try a new approach with a lawsuit to force the federal government to reduce access to the abortion pill mifepristone

Health - ABC News - October 16

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