Prada CEO says it aims to double business in China in medium term

Prada CEO says it aims to double business in China in medium term

A logo of luxury goods company Prada is seen at the entrance of a shop in Brussels, Belgium July 2, 2021. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights SHANGHAI, Dec 6 (Reuters) – Prada has ambitions to double its business in China over the medium term, Gianfranco D’Attis, chief executive of the Italian luxury fashion house’s … Read more

China’s Shein files for US IPO in major test for investor appetite- sources

China’s Shein files for US IPO in major test for investor appetite- sources

Shein yet to determine IPO size, valued at over $60 bln in May IPO comes amid challenging markets and U.S. scrutiny Fast-fashion retailers still behind Amazon on sales Nov 27 (Reuters) – Fashion company Shein has confidentially filed to go public in the United States, two sources familiar with the matter said on Monday, in … Read more

‘Vote of confidence’: UK hails $37 billion of foreign investment

‘Vote of confidence’: UK hails $37 billion of foreign investment

FDI gathering held at 16th century palace Sunak hails investment, holds off on subsidy push Britain has slipped in FDI rankings HAMPTON COURT, England, Nov 27 (Reuters) – Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced 29.5 billion pounds ($36.8 billion) of private sector investment in Britain at a gathering of global executives on Monday aimed at catapulting … Read more

China to allow road trials of intelligent connected vehicles

China to allow road trials of intelligent connected vehicles

BEIJING, Nov 17 (Reuters) – China will allow road trials of some intelligent connected vehicles (ICVs) in designated city areas, the industry ministry said on Friday. The world’s largest auto market has set its long-term strategic focus on ICVs in a push to become the leading global player in the still nascent industry. The trials … Read more

Zee-Sony India merger talks stall over disagreement on leadership – Mint

Zee-Sony India merger talks stall over disagreement on leadership – Mint

Zee Entertainment and SONY logos are displayed in this illustration taken, September 1, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration Acquire Licensing Rights BENGALURU, Nov 10 (Reuters) – Talks of a merger between India’s Zee Entertainment Enterprises (ZEE.NS) and Japan’s Sony’s (6758.T) Indian arm have stalled after a clash on which company’s top executive will run the merged entity, … Read more

India’s Raymond bolsters engineering business in $82-mln deal

India’s Raymond bolsters engineering business in $82-mln deal

BENGALURU, Nov 3 (Reuters) – India’s Raymond (RYMD.NS) said on Friday it would pay 6.82 billion rupees ($82 million) for a majority stake in an auto parts maker, doubling down on its shift away from its once mainstay textiles business into engineering and real estate. Raymond said it will buy a 59.25% stake in Maini … Read more

Estee Lauder, Canada Goose slash annual targets as China recovery falters

Estee Lauder, Canada Goose slash annual targets as China recovery falters

[1/2]An Estee Lauder cosmetics counter is seen in Los Angeles, California, U.S., August 19, 2019. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights Nov 1 (Reuters) – Estee Lauder (EL.N) and Canada Goose Holdings (GOOS.TO), on Wednesday cut their annual forecasts as the luxury goods companies grapple with weak demand in high-growth market China. Estee’s shares tumbled … Read more

Low-cost EV maker e.GO eyes European, US expansion

Low-cost EV maker e.GO eyes European, US expansion

The first e.GO Life electric cars of e.GO Mobile AG are parked in front of the headquarters of the German e-car start-up during kick-off for the production of 30,000 yearly units in Aachen, Germany, May 9, 2019. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay/File photo Acquire Licensing Rights LONDON, Oct 20 (Reuters) – German electric vehicle maker Next.e.GO Mobile plans … Read more

TSX hits 2-week low as interest rate uncertainty hits sentiment

TSX hits 2-week low as interest rate uncertainty hits sentiment

[1/2]The Art Deco facade of the original Toronto Stock Exchange building is seen on Bay Street in Toronto, Ontario, Canada January 23, 2019. REUTERS/Chris Helgren/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights TSX ends down 0.5% at 19,348.81 Posts its lowest closing level since Oct. 6 Real estate sector loses 1.7% Canada Goose shares fall after brokerage downgrades … Read more

Microsoft closes $69 billion Activision deal after Britain’s nod

Microsoft closes $69 billion Activision deal after Britain’s nod

Biggest-ever gaming deal closes after UK approval UK regulator CMA had blocked the acquisition in April Microsoft agreed to sell streaming rights to win approval CMA says ‘sticking to its guns’ pays off for gamers LONDON, Oct 13 (Reuters) – Xbox maker Microsoft (MSFT.O) closed its $69 billion deal for Activision Blizzard (ATVI.O) on Friday, … Read more