Fraud Week targets pandemic-fueled schemes and scams. How much does fraud cost businesses and individuals each year? A 2019 study by consultancy Crowe put the annual global figure at more than $5 trillion – and that was before COVID-19’s upheaval created a perfect climate for fraud. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners … Read more
Just as electric vehicles are having a moment, so are eco-friendly, electric boats. Specifically, an all-electric, hydrofoil, performance craft outfitted with a highly advanced autopilot. Navier is a Silicon Valley startup that’s building technology to increase the efficiency of small powerboats by 90% while ensuring zero emissions and superior ride performance. To make this … Read more
Christian Dior Couture teams with WASP for unique concept store. On Dubai’s Jumeirah Beach stands a unique Dior installation composed of two circular modules. The fascinating architectural innovation houses a Dior pop-up store. These innovative spaces were crafted from natural materials –combining clay, sand and rawfibers –using an exceptional 3D printing system designed by WASP. … Read more
Burberry presents an innovative new experience, providing a unique way to discover Burberry Outerwear. Located on Jeju Island, South Korea, the immersive brand experience is a free-flowing structure, deeply connected with nature. The imaginative sculpture features breath-taking views and interactive artwork inside. The Imagined Landscape pop-up in Jeju Island, Korea is Burberry‘s first … Read more
Taian Table Restaurant Shanghai has once again been awarded two Michelin Stars in The Michelin Guide Shanghai 2021. The MICHELIN Guide Shanghai 2022 selection is announced today at the Xijiao State Guest Hotel, Shanghai, celebrating 1 new Three MICHELIN Star restaurant, 5 new One MICHELIN Star restaurants and the Bib Gourmand selection. For the … Read more
After a sharp contraction in 2020, the personal luxury goods market grew by 29% at current exchange rates to hit EUR 283 billion, increasing the size of the market by 1% versus 2019 levels. For the future, Bain & Company estimates that the personal luxury goods market could reach EUR 360-380 billion by 2025 with … Read more