Italy
Who are the luxury families drawn by Italy's €200,000 flat tax rate?

Despite being scaled back this summer, the tax break that Giorgia Meloni's government is offering wealthy expatriates is still appealing to the luxury sector, which is under increasing tax pressure elsewhere in Europe and in the US.

United Kingdom
Chanel CEO Leena Nair eyes English wine estate

The luxury house's British chief executive is looking to invest in a wine estate - just as Chanel's shareholding Wertheimer family have been doing for more than half a century.

United Kingdom
Qatari hotel magnates battle it out in Mayfair

France
A.P.C. founders miss out on performance bonus after selling majority stake

China, France
After Lanvin, billionaire Adrian Cheng relaunches trunk-maker Au Départ

United States
Versace back on the market after Capri-Tapestry ruling?

Before deciding last year to merge with Tapestry, Capri Holdings had considered the possibility of selling one of its major brands, Versace. Now that the US regulator has objected to the Capri-Tapestry merger, this sale could be back on the cards, whether the merger is blocked or not.

France, Switzerland
New Fondation Cartier to host events by other Richemont brands

France
Taxman deprives La Samaritaine of lucrative tax niche

France
Lawsuit lifts lid on an LVMH shop manager's daily grind

Italy
The secret deal between LuisaViaRoma and new CEO Tommaso Andorlini

Andorlini was named to head Milan's ultra-luxury shop LuisaViaRoma in August 2023 and was himself a shareholder in multi-brand luxury boutiques acquired by the brand. The deal was part of a complex agreement that has remained secret until now.

France
Killer babies: the young but deadly criminals behind luxury world home-jackings

France
Vinted vies in vain to lure luxury labels

China, France
French cognac firms fail in rearguard action to avoid Chinese duties