China’s stock market crisis: what does it mean for investors?
Concerns are growing that the Chinese economy is cooling fast, but the message from financial advisers seems to be ‘don’t panic!’
Consumer affairs
New research claims the high street makes women over 50 feel ignored
A major report has revealed that only 20% of mature women feel that the British high street caters for them, while only a mere 10% worry about wrinkles
Perfume remains a ‘secretive trade,’ but US cleaner giant moves to transparency
Clorox has made moves to disclose fragrance allergen ingredients in its products – does this mean others will begin to abolish their own ‘trade-secret status,’ or even remove the allergens altogether?
Cartier and Montblanc owner in court action to stop online sale of counterfeits
Broadband providers fear impact of action by Richemont, which seeks to equate trademark and copyright infringement
Overseas shoppers: who spends what in the UK
Simplification of visitor paperwork could boost UK revenues generated by Chinese shoppers by an estimated £1.2bn – but who spends the most?
London’s hotels and restaurants empty ahead of Olympics
Five-star London hotels are discounting their room rates by nearly half and top restaurants are easy to book. Even house rentals are disappointing