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May 21, 2013
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May 20, 2013
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May 20, 2013
Innovation cedes to refinement
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May 20, 2013
Retail: Technology helps buyers revel in big name heaven
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May 20, 2013
Brand power: Diversity is the name of the game
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Report points to LVMH operation on Hermès
Leaked document from regulator says group built stake in rival
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May 19, 2013
Bentley misses out on incentives
Volkswagen unit unable to reap rewards from credit
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May 19, 2013
Karl-Johan Persson, H&M chief
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May 20, 2013
Gold and silver struggle in volatile trading
Thin trading volumes exacerbate price gyration
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