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Luxury hotel satisfaction reaches record high: survey. Four Seasons, Kimpton and Hilton have the happiest guests

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Hotel guest satisfaction has reached its highest level, according to the J.D. Power 2014 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study. Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Kimpton Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, each rank highest in guest satisfaction in their respective segments. Guests are happiest at these hotel brands. The Study is based on responses gathered … Read more

Burberry cheque: Christopher Bailey wins over fashion world but not the City

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He was hired on sight as the brand’s designer and plucked from college by Donna Karan, but investors ask if he is worth £20m

Sotheby’s and eBay to sell world class art and collectibles online

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As technology evolves and mobile commerce becomes ubiquitous, collectors are increasingly purchasing high-end items online and even on-the-go from their mobile devices. The international art business and auctioneer Sotheby’s and eBay, the global leader in online shopping, are developing an online platform for acquiring works of art, antiques and collectibles. The global art market is … Read more

Stop flogging statues, and give museums a slice of the art market pie

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An Egyptian statue from Northampton museum has been sold for £16m. There has to be a better solution to the funding crisis

The science of shopping: digital innovations shaping the future of retail

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Stroll the boutiques of Milan without leaving home, lay a bet by voice, try on a dozen frocks without taking your coat off… Technology will soon make all these possible

Model and music producer Caroline de Maigret added to Lancôme’s exclusive club of spokesmodels

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Caroline de Maigret is Lancome’s new Parisian muse. Model and music producer Caroline de Maigret, a creative figure of many talents, is the latest face to represent Lancôme. De Maigret joins a group of Lancôme brand ambassadors that includes Lupita Nyong’o, Penelope Cruz, Julia Roberts, and Emma Watson. Lancôme x De Maigret collaboration is planned in … Read more