UK investigating 34 porn sites over age check rules
Ofcom is investigating four companies, operating a total of 34 porn sites, over whether they…
Watchfinder opens first US boutique in New York’s SoHo
Published September 14, 2025 Pre-owned luxury watch specialist Watchfinder & Co. has opened its first dedicated U.S. storefront in New York City. Watchfinder opens first U.S. boutique in New York’s SoHo. – Watchfinder & Co. Located at 152 Spring Street in SoHo, the 1,600-square-foot boutique is the brand’s largest retail space to date and its…
China’s Anta chases southeast Asia growth with 1,000-Store Plan
By Bloomberg Published September 14, 2025 Anta Sports Products Ltd. will intensify expansion in Southeast Asia with plans to reach a 1,000 stores in three years selling its namesake brand after retail sales in the region nearly doubled for the first half of 2025. Jack Wolfskin The region is central to the largest Chinese sportswear…
Children and teenagers share impact of pandemic in new report
Branwen JeffreysEducation Editor and Erica Witherington BBC When lockdown started, college student Sam was living with his mum because his parents were separated. Then his dad died unexpectedly, leaving him feeling that “something had been stolen” from him. His experience is one of many being highlighted as the Covid-19 public inquiry prepares to look at…
Thai gold demand seen soaring as strong currency adds to allure
By Bloomberg Published September 14, 2025 Thais are poised to buy more gold for a fifth straight year, as a rally in the local currency makes the bullion cheaper, complicating efforts by the central bank to curb the precious metal’s influence on the baht. Bloomberg With gold prices climbing to new highs, more Thais are…
Swatch sells watch lampooning Trump’s 39% tariffs on Switzerland
By Reuters Published September 14, 2025 Swiss watchmaker Swatch has begun selling a special edition watch with the numbers three and nine reversed on its face in a play on the 39% tariffs President Donald Trump imposed on U.S. imports from Switzerland last month. Reuters The tariffs – among the highest set by Trump worldwide…
Already the start of major maneuvers at Kering?
Published September 15, 2025 Luca de Meo seems intent on reshuffling the deck at Kering. At the French luxury group’s annual general meeting in September, the new Italian boss, who joins from Renault, took a straight line to express his vision. The new roadmap will be announced in early 2026, but he and his team…
Swatch CEO Hayek: No delisting, price increases in the US as China slows down
By DPA Published September 14, 2025 Swatch Group CEO Nick Hayek has criticized Switzerland’s “defensive” stance in the customs dispute with the U.S. In an interview with the “NZZ am Sonntag” newspaper, he proposed 39% export duties on gold bars to the U.S. as a strong signal: “That would have sent a clear and strong…
Estée Lauder: René Lammers appointed head of research and innovation
Published September 14, 2025 Estée Lauder has appointed René Lammers as executive vice president, research and innovation. This appointment will take effect on October 1. He will join the management team under Stéphane de La Faverie, CEO and president of the American cosmetics group, whose portfolio includes Clinique, Deciem, and Le Labo. René Lammers –…
Bernard Arnault “honored” that LVMH has been designated as “likely to enter into a partnership” with Armani
By AFP Published September 14, 2025 Bernard Arnault, CEO of the world’s number one luxury goods group LVMH, said on Friday he was “honored” that his group had been designated by Giorgio Armani in his will as a “player likely to forge a partnership” with the Italian group. Bernard Arnault – Archives AFP “Giorgio Armani,…
Baziszt opens first boutique in Paris, collaborates with Sézane
Published September 14, 2025 This September 14, Parisian high-end label Baziszt has signed a collaboration with women’s ready-to-wear brand Sézane. An unexpected association between one of France’s leading brands and a new player on the men’s scene. Piece from the Sézane and Baziszt collaboration – Sézane When he launched his line of shirts three years…
