Former Louis Vuitton CEO, Marcello Bottoli, is turning Samsonite from an American basket case into a European multibrand powerhouse. Boyd Farrow reports
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Baugur CEO Gunnar Sigurdsson says the chill in retail and finance hasn’t halted its expansion. Justin Keay reports
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British beauty label Molton Brown plans to expand its loyal customer base worldwide. Richard Lofthouse hears how
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Online retailing entering its next phase and a major showdown is taking place. Tim Danaher reports
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Glasses are a multibillion-euro global business and one that Europe continues to dominate. Boyd Farrow reports
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Spurred by customer demand, luxury is finally waking up to ethics and global warming, says Boyd Farrow
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The West is inundated with goods manufactured in China, but what of homegrown Chinese brands? Here are 10 businesses going places in 2008
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Nick Foulkes talks to Sergio Loro Piana, CEO of the family company that produces the world’s most exclusive cashmere
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How high-end goods are faring in tricky times
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BOYD FARROW looks at how the luxury goods giants are meeting the demands of the new “extreme wealth” set
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Shops are increasingly mirroring our habits and aspirations. John Ryan reports
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Italy’s luxury fashion labels are finally seeking outside investors, reports Boyd Farrow
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Josh Sims examines Lange & Söhne, the jewel of German watchmaking, and asks how it intends to keep shining
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As Wal-Mart can attest, Germany is proving a tough nut to crack for foreign retailers
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Gadget-loving retailers have their sights on more than profits Priscilla Awde reports.
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