The Mercedes star, the brand logo of the vehicle manufacturer Mercedes-Benz, rotates on a building of a Mercedes-Benz car dealership. Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty Images German luxury car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz Group on Thursday reported a steep drop in full-year profit and warned of challenging times ahead, following a year marred by intense…
It’s no secret that Chinese automakers want in on the United States. In fact, in a pre-COVID world, several of them were in a race to get sales moving here. But an underdeveloped product line, and then increased geopolitical tensions and tariffs, have shut the door for now. At least, officially, every day, someone asks…
Alpina officially joins the BMW Group, ushering in a new era as BMW Alpina. BMW promises to preserve Alpina’s heritage while evolving the brand. The challenge ahead: maintaining Alpina’s unique blend of luxury and performance. As of January 1, 2026, Alpina is officially part of the BMW Group. With the acquisition announced back in 2022…
Published December 12, 2025 The principle has been agreed, but the practical details have yet to be worked out. From July 1, a three-euro tax will be applied to small non-EU parcels entering the European Union, marking the end of the tax exemption for parcels under 150 euros, in a bid to rein in Shein…
By Reuters Published December 1, 2025 Hong Kong’s retail sales by value rose 6.9% in October compared to a year earlier, the sixth month of gains, as recovery in retail sales gathered strength and sales of most broad retail outlet types continued to grow, government data showed on Monday. A view of Hong Kong –…
This week, Emirates Woman speaks to the Charlotte VW, the fashion designer and partner at UNDERHANCE. Born from a moment of frustration and transformed into a movement of confidence, UNDERHANCE began when its founder crafted her own solution for hip-dips, a subtle, sculpting design that made her feel instantly more empowered, feminine, and comfortable in…
Whether it’s for a luxury train crossing the Saudi Arabian desert or a historic pastry shop, encouraging people to slow down and enjoy the details is key. This was the heart of conversation during a panel discussion at the Fashion Loves Food Gala, hosted by WWD, The Style Gate and Galateo & Friends. Paris-based, Lebanese…
Published November 24, 2025 After two bleak years, Italian fashion can see light at the end of the tunnel, yet new challenges are casting a shadow over the recovery—from the influx of low-cost Chinese fashion to the mainstream narrative that delegitimises the Made in Italy system. The president of Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana, Carlo…
By EFE Published November 21, 2025 On Friday, photographer Annie Leibovitz unveiled her world in “Wonderland,” her first major exhibition in Spain, promoted by the Marta Ortega Pérez Foundation, featuring images of Rihanna– “a super-intelligent woman”- as well as Penélope Cruz, Almodóvar, Elon Musk, and Salman Rushdie. Entrance to the exhibition – MOP Foundation Born…
Published November 21, 2025 The weak state of UK retail was shown on Friday by the Office for National Statistics’ figures covering both the three months to October and the latest month’s sales alone. Reuters In the first case the volume of goods bought for the quarter rose 1.1% compared to the previous quarter. Clothing…