Naomi Campbell Wins Appeal Against Charity Trustee Ban
A London tribunal ruled that the misuse of funds at the charity the supermodel founded had been concealed from her.
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Recession Pushes Hong Kong Shoppers to Sell Their Luxury Goods
"Consumers seeking quick cash unload designer bags, jewellery and luxury watches."
Tyra Banks on Reality TV and Her Latest Venture, ModelLand
"The straight-talking host of America’s Next Top Model has plans for a global empire."
Rethink Your Relationship With Your Vendors
"Today’s vendors are more likely to be gig workers than large corporations."
We All Need Small Businesses. Don’t Let Them Die.
"The economy relies on thousands of local operations that need urgent help."
Why Every Brand Is Sending Coronavirus Emails
"What they need to do to be smarter about their updates."
Why Luxury Brands Should Dive Into China’s Private Traffic Pool
"Global luxury brands have lessons to learn from homegrown players."
As Economy Is Upended, Marie Kondo Drops a Workplace Book
"Ways for white-collar workers to tidy their professional habits."
Retailers Struggled With Falling Sales for Years — Then Came Coronavirus
"What will happen to the retailers that were already in trouble?"
The Modern Supply Chain Is Snapping
"The coronavirus exposes the fragility of an economy built on outsourcing."
Why Japanese Beauty and Skincare Still Reigns Supreme
"The West is only just catching up."
How WeChat Is Losing the War for Users Attention
"Users are already spending more time on Douyin than they are on WeChat."
True Tales of Quarantined Socialising
"Digital dance raves. Streaming soundbaths. People are getting creative."
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Model Presley Gerber, Cindy Crawford’s Son, Dies Aged 27
The model had spoken publicly about a years-long struggle with depression and addiction.
EssilorLuxottica Managers Defend CEO After Heir Lashes Out
Twenty top lieutenants to CEO Francesco Milleri came to their boss’s defense in an escalating feud with Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, a son of the founder who abruptly left a senior role at the company.
Arnault Drops Out of World’s Top 10 Richest as US Tech Dominates
The LVMH chairman’s net worth fell to $143 billion on Thursday, pulling him beneath Warren Buffett, Bloomberg reported.
EssilorLuxottica Starts Buyback to Bolster Stock After Heir Exit
The brand plans to buy back more than €800 million ($932 million) of stock, seeking to bolster investor confidence after a slide in its shares and the exit of an heir of the eyewear maker’s founder from his management roles.
US Consumer Confidence Hits Seven-Month Low on Worse Outlook
Looking ahead, consumers surveyed by the Conference Board expressed negative sentiment towards future job and income prospects.
EssilorLuxottica Founder’s Son Quits Management Roles After Reported Rift With CEO
Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio is stepping down as chairman of the Ray-Ban brand and as chief strategy officer, the company said, after reports of tensions with CEO Francesco Milleri.
US, Canada Still See Sticking Points Before Deadline for 50% Tariffs
Canadian and US negotiators are working against an Aug. 19 deadline to avert 50 percent tariffs on Canadian goods. While discussions remain constructive, significant work is still required to resolve key trade disputes.