French PM Bayrou to go to China to seek progress in cognac trade dispute, Macron says
By Reuters Published January 7, 2025 French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday that new Prime Minister Francois Bayrou will travel…
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Hollywood stars shine at the Golden Globes
By AFP Published January 6, 2025 Hollywood's top stars made their first major fashion statements of this year's awards season…
Swiss watch exports fall 3.8% in November
By AFP Translated by Roberta Herrera Published December 19, 2024 Exports of Swiss watches decreased by 3.8% year-on-year in November,…
UK lawmakers summon Shein and Temu for questioning over labor practices
By Reuters Published January 5, 2025 Online fast fashion retailer Shein, which hopes to list in London, faces a hearing…
Inside the failed luxury goods audit system
By Reuters Published January 1, 2025 Dior's LVMH-owned manufacturing arm in Italy, Manufactures Dior, relied on formal inspections to assess…
Italian manufacturing sector stuck in slowdown in December, according to PMI
By Reuters Published January 3, 2025 Italian manufacturing activity contracted for the ninth straight month in December, although at a…
Amazon must face part of online retailer's pricing lawsuit, US judge rules
By Reuters Published January 3, 2025 Amazon.com has failed to dismiss a lawsuit that accused the e-commerce giant of harming…
Western luxury goods line Russian stores after three years of sanctions
By AFP Published January 1, 2025 Despite an avalanche of Western sanctions and a large number of brands leaving Russia…
China's December factory activity expands at slower pace as trade risks rise
By Reuters Published January 1, 2025 China's manufacturing activity grew for a third straight month in December, but barely, an…
Mexico presents new tariffs; Popular e-tailers like Shein and Temu may be in the crosshairs
By Reuters Published January 1, 2025 Mexico's tax authority, SAT, issued new tariffs on Tuesday, which it said will strengthen…