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Hermès challenges LVMH’s stakebuilding
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Kuwaiti group to use Aston stake as collateral
Creditors to be offered stake in special purpose vehicle
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China fund to invest in US property
US real estate is top Chinese investment choice
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Mediterranean glamour ports’ facilities fall behind the times
Cheaper locations with modern utilities sell themselves as alternatives to congested berths such as Monaco
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Italian builders craft a future out of adversity
China is among the new markets targeted as domestic sales stagnate
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Suits and the City
Last week’s Shop Italy on Madison had NYC’s best dressed men out and about in Italian brands
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Beyond brics: China: a Mao car for the minister
Half a century later after Mao launched the Red Flag limo, China still does not have much of a luxury car industry:
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An American yacht maker ventures up the Yangtze
Brad Bean is building and selling luxury yachts in the city of Wuhan, Hubei province
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Indians begin a voyage of discovery
Off the Mumbai coastline, the signs are of a country finally setting sail, although progress remains slow
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Designs balancing cost and luxury
These days, everyone is looking for value for money
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London menswear show: runway report 3
The final day of the London Collections buzzes with creativity
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3i loses UK and Nordic region executives
Departures of private equity heads highlight group’s difficulties
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China’s Wanda in £700m London investment
Johnson welcomes ‘cracking deal’ as sign of global confidence in capital
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Jun 18, 2013
EU trade chief heads to China amid thaw
Conciliatory language marks departure from tough talk
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Jun 18, 2013
Japan regains appetite for luxury
Manufacturers and retailers review growth strategies
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Jun 18, 2013
London menswear show: runway report 2
Lots of ideas that will translate into very sellable product
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Jun 17, 2013
Qatar Holding sells back Porsche stake
Sovereign wealth fund still committed to VW investment
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English sparkling wines buoy Majestic
Summer Jubilee and Olympics lift sales for wine retailer
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Jun 17, 2013
London menswear show: runway report 1
Menswear can veer from traditional to radical with the speed of the showers flashing over the city this washout summer
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Jun 16, 2013
Luxury goods group PPR to spin off Fnac
Move to transformation into luxury and lifestyle retailer
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Jun 17, 2013
Li-Ning lost out to foreign rivals in China
Chinese sportswear maker fell behind Nike and Adidas
Jun 16, 2013
Christie’s and Sotheby’s extend the bidding
Two houses have long held a near-duopoly in fine art auctions
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Jun 16, 2013
Alrosa looks to Angola for diamonds
Russian miner is to sign exploration deal
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Jun 16, 2013
Wine fund market brought to its knees
Investment in wine funds is drying up as the sector struggles
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Jun 15, 2013
Equipment demand stays high for crafted Argentine wares
Polo ateliers are broadly optimistic in spite of economic woes
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Chinese contenders pose challenges
Poly International and China Guardian move up rankings
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