A “strong vote of confidence” in Brazil’s leading online fashion retailer

J.P. Morgan Asset Management Invests USD 45 Million in Brazil’s Dafiti J.P. Morgan Asset Management, a global leader in investment management with assets under supervision of approximately $2.0 trillion and assets under management of $1.3 trillion, will invest USD 45 million (R$90 million) in Dafiti, Brazil’s largest fashion e-commerce retailer. Launched in January 2011, Dafiti … Read more

Jaguar F-Type roadster at speed

The upcoming Jaguar F-Type roadster will debut in near-production form at next Paris Auto Show, a coupe version being expected to follow in 2014. The car will be focused more on handling than on luxury, says motorauthority, adding that the F-type will be a competitor to a surprising number of cars. With a potential of … Read more

The history-rich Cavendish London to be rebranded The Ascott St James London

The history-rich Cavendish London acquired by Ascott for £159 million   Built in the early 1960s, the history-rich Cavendish London hotel will be reconfigured into a luxury serviced residence and rebranded The Ascott St James London, as Ascott, the world’s largest serviced residence owner- operator, has cquired Cavendish London for £159 Million. The strategic takeover … Read more

Luxury brands dominate the list of Instagram’s early adopters

40 Percent of Top Brands Are Using Instagram   Luxury brands dominate the list of Instagram’s early adopters, according to a new Simply Measured’s study. The brands list include Audi, Tiffany & Co., Hermes, Gucci, Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Armani, all utilizing Instagram to draw consumers’ attention to their products. In addition, a majority of brands … Read more

50 free things to do in London: part one – central

With certain London attractions charging over £100 for a family of four, a day out in the city can be depressingly expensive. But it needn’t be. Follow our guide to brilliant things to do for free, and have a top day out without spending a small fortune. Here is our first instalment of world-class museums, galleries and more

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