Private equity interest drove transactions above £3bn in the first half the year, according to Savills
The world’s largest sportswear maker is in crisis as its sneakers lose some of their cultural cachet
The idea that mass tourism is creating knock-on effects like price rises is causing tension in the countries most-visited
Stock hit after online food delivery group reveals potential €400mn penalty and plans to increase an earlier provision
Danish brewer’s two earlier bids have been rejected by UK soft-drinks maker
Shift in logistics forces importers to move shipments earlier in the year and drives up freight rates in the process
In a rocky, risk-averse retail landscape, diversification and caution have become key to survival
Andy Murray and Roger Federer have taken stakes in clothing disrupters that are growing demand for apparel by using innovative designs
Despite the sense of uncertainty and geopolitical tension around the world, the market for high jewellery remains buoyant; palladium proves its worth as a lighter metal option; the Seiko that secretly went into space; the business of friendship bracelets
Keenly priced offerings that embody the design values of high-end pieces are a fast-growing and lucrative segment
Unique shapes and a perceived rarity value have led to premium prices for high-end pieces
Swifties following their idol’s Eras Tour have bonded — and created fledgling businesses — with friendship bracelets
The Dublin-based glove designer likes to wear mementos of big occasions in her professional and personal life every day
Long superseded by digital technology, older mechanical pieces are attracting collectors for their history and aesthetics
The two houses have been praised for their horological creativity in a market many critics say is lacking that
A youthful and increasingly diverse clientele seeking timeless, feelgood pieces is driving growth, as more brands enter the market
Ecommerce can provide resilience in a rocky retail landscape but requires a clear strategy and a decent budget
Seasonal pop-ups and concept stores look to lure wealthy customers in a relaxed mood and even attract new ones
A wealthy clientele in this rural region of southern England is a fast-growing market for independent designers
Group hopes successful recall and replacement of unsafe models will lead to brand’s survival
Businesses that imposed relentless post-pandemic price rises are reaching outer limits of the strategy
Plus, F1’s festival-powered future, England’s chances
The name above the doors is helping to accelerate F1 Arcade’s expansion
Diageo’s Irish stout loses laddish image and finds new consumers to become UK’s favourite beer
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