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Armani purchases cult club on Tuscan coast
Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani has purchased one of the oldest active clubs in the world: the legendary 'Capannina di Franceschi', in Forte dei Marmi, an exclusive seaside resort on the Tuscan coast. The beach hut was converted into a disco in 1929 and has been a cult destination ever since. From summer 2026, the club is set to continue...
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New US tariffs against India over Kremlin dealings in effect
New US tariffs on imports from India due to its oil trade with Russia have come into effect. As of Wednesday, the United States is imposing an additional tariff of 25 percent on products from the South Asian country, according to a document in the US Federal Register. Former US President Donald Trump ordered the move in early August. This...
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Swatch's US business strength boosts luxury goods sector
Swatch shares rose sharply on Wednesday afternoon. After jumping to 151 francs, they were last up 4.4 percent at 147.55 francs. Several traders cited reassuring statements in a conference call on US business. The watch group assured that the market was developing strongly. They also stated that tariffs were manageable. There was no official...
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Trump threatens tariffs over digital laws; EU counters
The EU remains unfazed by new tariff threats and demands from US president Donald Trump. Spokespeople for the European Commission, responsible for EU trade policy, made it clear in an initial reaction that the EU will not be dictated to by Trump regarding the rules it sets for digital platforms and businesses. They also referred to the recent...
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Pinault considers sale of Puma stake
According to insiders, the French billionaire Pinault family is considering selling its stake in the sportswear manufacturer Puma (PUM.DE). The family is considering several options and has already contacted potential buyers, Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. The Pinault family holds 29 percent of Puma shares...
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DHL restricts parcel shipments to the US
Due to new customs regulations, DHL is significantly restricting parcel shipments from Germany to the US. The Bonn-based group, which also operates under the Deutsche Post brand domestically, announced that for the time being, only parcels declared as gifts with contents valued up to 100 US dollars will be transported there. Parcels from private...
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Walmart on Trump tariffs: our costs are rising every week
US President Donald Trump's import tariffs are increasingly affecting supermarket giant Walmart. Chief executive officer Doug McMillon stated in a conference call following the release of quarterly figures that Walmart's costs have been increasing "every week" when replenishing stock. He expects this trend to continue in the current quarter and...
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Gildan Activewear to merge with HanesBrands for enterprise value of around 4.4 billion dollars
Gildan Activewear, Inc. (GIL, GIL.TO) and HanesBrands, Inc. (HBI) announced Wednesday that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Gildan will acquire HanesBrands. This transaction implies an equity value of approximately 2.2 billion dollars and an enterprise value of approximately 4.4 billion for HanesBrands, based on...
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US and China trade talks: Tariff increases suspended
The planned tariff increases in trade between the US and China remain suspended for the time being. US President Donald Trump signed a decree postponing the implementation until 00:01 (Washington time) on November 10. The Beijing Ministry of Commerce also confirmed the new deadline shortly afterwards. The United States intends to continue talks...
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Greenwashing: Shein responds to million euro fine in Italy
Following a one million euro fine from the Italian Competition Authority, the Asian fast-fashion e-tailer Shein has shown remorse. In response to an enquiry, Shein stated that it had "immediately taken all necessary measures to address the criticisms raised". The Italian authority accused Infinite Styles Services Co Ltd, responsible for Shein in...
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