Net-a-Porter owner opens tech hub in London
New building in White City shows increased commitment to IT, and the UK, after merger with Italy’s Yoox
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Mulberry says terrorism and election uncertainty may have hit UK sales
Fashion brand hails second year of growth but chief says general election and attacks may have led to lower footfall at UK stores
Fears grow for Burberry profits as rising pound starts to dent sales
Luxury brand suffers slowdown in US, Hong Kong and the Middle East – with rally in the pound also likely to hit UK sales
Diamond rings sparkle for the internet dating generation
A small London company is causing a stir by making bespoke rings in the UK and selling online as orders rise for Valentine’s Day
Gucci owner gets teeth into snakeskin market with python farm
Luxury group Kering says snakes will be raised in the ‘best conditions’ before they are turned into shoes, bags and belts
Burberry sales leap 40% as weak pound draws overseas shoppers
Shoppers travel from all regions of the world to stock up on luxury goods as sterling’s fall makes money go further