Gulf conflict puts focus on local luxury buyers; brands on the ball for World Cup kick-off; designers want in on Antwerp’s fashion fame; the clock collector keeping electric time alive; Patek Philippe’s approach to retail and production
A full-scale working recreation of John Harrison’s 1735 H1 sea-clock goes on display in London, bringing one of horology’s great breakthroughs back to life
The president of the family-owned watchmaker talks about his approach to retail and production, as the Swiss watch industry slows
Claimed to be the most complicated time-only watch ever made, it features 35 patents, some carried over from the original Freak and the multiple models that it gave rise to
With more sapphire case backs and open-worked designs, the movement is no longer just a technical component
Uncertainty over when tourists will return to markets such as the UAE means brands are targeting value over volume
A trend for designers to display their workings in boutiques, exhibitions or publicity materials gives clients a feel for the craftsmanship
Sale is latest in a series of disposals by Paris-based group of smaller, underperforming brands
Owner of NBA’s Houston Rockets and Keens Steakhouse edges closer in pursuit of one of Las Vegas Strip’s icons
The historic brand’s rarefied look didn’t sell; and it is returning to its classic trench coats, scarves and check pattern
London-listed ingredients company confirms approach from larger US peer
Vote on competing board slates caps months-long fight between two largest investors at Ferretti
Luxury group warns on effect of Iran war on some regional sales
UK private equity group has become heavily reliant on Dutch chain to power its returns
US retail giant builds last-mile stockrooms in repurposed space to fend off Amazon grocery push
Exclusivity is not just a matter of selling some items that almost no one can afford
CEO says reseller’s board failed to engage after declining to meet him
Round-trip bus ticket from New York City to MetLife Stadium reduced from $80 to $20
The Brown family may have balked at handing its brands over to Sazerac, but it would have been more appealing than the alternatives
UK pharmacy chain finalising appointment of Alex Baldock as it prepares for potential London listing next year
Consumer demand drops after households lose access to Snap subsidy programme
With his offer rebuffed by eBay, the ball is now in GameStop boss Ryan Cohen’s court
The goodwill of middle-aged consumers will not be enough to generate a meaningful return
Converium Capital complains vet company’s stock has not recovered after UK regulators finished an industry probe
Policy indecision comes amid discontent over high prices which have contributed to fall in president’s approval ratings
