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

‘All I want is chocolate’: Jamie Oliver and other top chefs on their Christmas wish lists

Tinned fish, ceramic tableware and cornettos – Santa’s sack is full of unusual treats for our chefs and food writers

Dubai Is Home to World’s Longest Cantilevered Building, The Link, Standing 226 Metres High

    With its two towers connected by a steel bridge structure, which will extend as the world’s longest cantilever, One Za’abeel is set to become the next iconic building in Dubai. The Japanese architects designed a cantilever that is “off” the towers, not “on” like most buildings with a bridge  between the top of … Read more

Australian Fashion Laureate 2020 awards trade gloss for grit in challenging year

Old categories dropped in favour of new honours commending sustainability and social enterprise, to highlight ‘industry’s resilience in the face of crisis’

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