Stephan Winkelman to take on a double role as president of both Bugatti and Lamborghini

    Meet Stephan Winkelman – the man leading two of the most storied supercar makers in the world. Stephan Winkelman, one of the most famous executives in the automotive industry, had the privilege to manage Bugatti and Lamborghini companies separately in recent years, and he can now do this for both together. With effect … Read more

Phygital experiences: Swiss watchmakers believe in-store shopping will prevail over online. Survey

  2020 is one of the most disruptive years in the history of the Swiss watch industry. Over two-thirds (67%) of watch industry executives surveyed in the Deloitte Swiss Watch Industry Study 2020 predict a gloomy outlook for the Swiss economy in general, with 85% forecasting a grim outlook for the industry specifically which shows … Read more

Burberry achieved its highest ever score in the 2020 Dow Jones Sustainability Index

  The principle global sustainability metric, the DJSI evaluates a company’s governance, economic, environmental and social performance as well as assessing supply chain management and climate change strategy. It is a trusted benchmark for investors who integrate ESG considerations into their decision-making and investments. Burberry has been included in the 2020 Dow Jones Sustainability Index … Read more

The 50 Most Influential People in British Luxury revealed by The Walpole

  The Walpole British Luxury Awards 2020 This year, The Walpole Power List recognises the Heroes, Game-Changers, Gurus, Legends, Rising Stars, Taste- Makers, Custodians and Innovators within the Walpole membership; watch this space for more information and to discover who will be named the 2020 50 Most Influential People in British Luxury. Released to mark … Read more

Australian farm to hold 50,000 crocodiles for luxury Hermès goods questioned by animal welfare groups

Farm to supply skins to make handbags and shoes would be one of the biggest in Australia under plan approved by Northern Territory government

Burberry attacks move to scrap tax-free shopping on eve of Brexit

Brand says move to install 20% VAT will encourage 1.2m visitors to shop in Europe instead