-Zero tariff and quota- Brexit trade deal agreed at 11th hour

There are few details available as yet, but the British government said it had signed “the first free trade agreement based on zero tariffs and zero quotas that has ever been achieved with…

‘No-deal’ Brexit- UK sets out the damage for consumers and business

Recent signals from Brussels have buoyed hopes that the United Kingdom and the EU can agree and approve a proper divorce agreement before the UK leaves on March 29, though the sides are…

Gold jewelry sales recovering in China, but platinum left on the shelf

Chinese jewelry sales are a key component of global demand for both physical gold and platinum, accounting for 14 percent and 16 percent of consumption respectively. Since peaking in 2013, both have fallen…

Gucci launches Circular Hub to drive eco practices, will roll out to more Kering labels

It will be an “open innovation platform for the design and manufacturing of circular products and the scouting of new solutions”, with the approach starting from raw materials and design, through to production…

French Luxury retail- store openings and property investments soared in 2022

Despite the slowdown in the lucrative Chinese market, luxury brands have achieved exceptional results since the decline of the Covid pandemic, thanks to their efforts to diversify their customer base and appeal to…