The new La Ferrari hybrid model car is displayed in World premiere at the Italian car maker's booth during the 83rd Geneva Motor Show on March 5, 2013. The Geneva International Motor Show opened its doors under a dark cloud, with no sign of a speedy rebound in sight for the troubled European market. The event, which is considered one of the most important car shows of the year, will again be heavily marked by the crisis in Europe after an already catastrophic year in 2012. ©AFP From INDUSTRIALS May 8, 2013

Ferrari limits sales to boost exclusivity

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Chinese car market recovery continues

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Coty scents fresh appetite for IPO

Talk of listing comes after series of setbacks for the fragrance company

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Coty prepares for a very public close-up

Roadshow for IPO is expected to get under way in coming weeks

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Collective.1: a redesign for Manhattan

An ambitious design fair aims to shake up New York

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Online retailers in US sales tax setback

Ebay vows to fight legislation as it passes Senate

Ten Questions from MANAGEMENT May 5, 2013

Charlotte Findeling

The financial controller turned entrepreneur advises women to be ambitious and take the time to define objectives

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Fur finds warm welcome in east Asia

China, Japan and Korea fuel 3% rise in industry earnings

From RETAIL & CONSUMER May 5, 2013

House of Fraser held Qatari sale talks

Discussions show group is still amenable to sale

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Trump back into the swing in Dubai

US billionaire plans new golf course as emirate revives

From LIFE & ARTS May 3, 2013

‘Punk: Chaos to Couture’

Been there, done that, torn the T-shirt - a New York exhibition traces the evolution of punk

From LIFE & ARTS May 3, 2013

Punky pins and needles

Jeweller Tom Binns, known for combining elegance and anarchic wit, talks about his rebellious streak

From LIFE & ARTS May 3, 2013

The Great Gatsby

The film, the look, the luxury brands

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Jancis Robinson: First port of call

Why 2011 was a very good year for vintage port

From LIFE & ARTS May 3, 2013

Beauty goes back to its foundations

The development of photography, magazines, and films made the 1920s a key time for wearing make-up, writes Bethan Cole

From RETAIL & CONSUMER May 2, 2013

Ermenegildo hit by China slowdown

Consumer jitters seen as partly to blame

From WORLD May 2, 2013

Retailers pressed over Bangladesh victims

Western brands urged to provide fair compensation

From RETAIL & CONSUMER May 2, 2013

Macau casinos boost Sands China

Sands China net income rises 63 per cent

From RETAIL & CONSUMER May 2, 2013

Ikea green light to open in India

Swedish retailer’s seven-year battle ends

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Japanese shoppers loosen purse strings

Abenomics push to boost growth starts to take effect

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