Losses at YNAP have cost its parent billions of euros in writedowns
Owner of 7-Eleven brand considers disposing of supermarket chain and selling stake in Seven Bank
The French consumer goods group’s presence in the country is ‘nowhere near where it should be’, says chief executive
Eurozone household sentiment diverges from American counterparts, whose buoyant spending is fuelling growth
Some investors unhappy about plans to reward senior executives following group’s disposal of Italian unit
War has led to private traders navigating black market and hiring armed guards to bring goods into strip
Tractor Supply has grown thanks to hobby farmers, small ranchers, suburban and rural homeowners
Stock rally offers boost to Europe’s IPO market in first big listing after summer break
Sky Xu’s pitch comes as fast-fashion group still awaits regulatory approvals
Verdict in favour of Lassana Diarra could disrupt multibillion-dollar transfer market that underpins European game
India becomes hot ticket for Swiss watchmakers; western brands are working closely with Chinese artists; high-tech lumes brightening up the face of watch design; the tools and ideas driving an intaglio renaissance
High-end H Moser’s tie-up with playful upstart Studio Underd0g is not its first poke at the industry
The watchmaker’s chief executive believes a new Indian owner and a long history of selling in the country are big advantages
The Australian has a fascination for pilot watches and what they signify as pieces of history
Sotheby’s, Christie’s and Bonhams are following Phillips into swisher sites, with architect-designed buildings that allow for different sales formats
The Dubai Watch Week Horology Forum’s focus on the art of watchmaking, rather than sales, attracts a wide range of enthusiasts
Exhibitions, commissioning local artists and educational ventures are gaining currency with consumers
Watches and jewellery head Frédéric Grangié on securing Swiss manufacturing expertise through a portfolio of partners
A wealthy local clientele looking for one-off designs has boosted the sector, and now word is spreading internationally
Brands increase exports to meet demand from exponentially growing luxury market
Venerable Scottish auctioneer appoints experienced specialist to lead newly-formed department
From zealous customs officials to hallmarking rules, shows are becoming a hurdle too far for some British makers
Ben la Grange becomes most senior executive to be held accountable for the €6.5bn fraud
The bet on signing up more seniors to Medicare Advantage insurance plan backfired
