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Samantha Conti

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David Beckham, Harvey Keitel Featured in Belstaff Short Film

Liv Tyler is the executive producer of the film that will be released globally on Sept. 21.

Liberty London Promotes Tepper, Ritchie

The appointments come ahead of the retailer's planned stock market entry in 2018.

European Stock Markets Slightly Higher

Retail and luxury stocks continue to recover from a turbulent week.

El Corte Inglés Minority Shareholders Reject Terms of Sale to Qatari Investor

Investment group Ceslar disputes terms of deal with Qatari investor Al Thani.

Luxury Analysts Gauge Impact of Yuan Devaluation

China's devaluation of the yuan this week adds to the challenges facing luxury groups in Greater China.

Investment Banks React to New, Independent Net-a-porter Valuation

Exane BNP Paribas, Deutsche Bank discuss potential impact of higher valuation on Yoox merger.

McQueen’s ‘Savage Beauty’ Becomes Victoria and Albert’s Most-Visited Exhibition

Show topped David Bowie, Hollywood Costume in terms of paid-for tickets.

European Markets Down Ahead of U.S. Jobs Data

All major indices dip on surprise drop in German industrial output, exports and ahead of U.S. jobs data.

Net-a-porter’s Minority Shareholders Win Higher Valuation in Upcoming Merger With Yoox

Shareholders argued that now-profitable Net was grossly undervalued compared with peers, and that the company…

European Markets Uneven

The FTSE 100 in London was down in morning trading on Thursday ahead of a Bank of England interest rate…

Liberty Plans for Brand Expansion, Eyes IPO in 2018

London store puts spotlight on own labels as it marks 140 years in business.

Belstaff Ramps Up Retail, Plants Flags in Europe, U.S. Asia-Pacific

Brand also planning pop-ups to test new markets.

Rothschilds Decline to Comment on Discussions to Acquire Remaining Shares in Economist

Agnelli family investment firm Exor confirms talks are underway to increase its minority stake.

Emerisque Poised to Buy Sergio Rossi From Kering

The sale is set to be finalized by early August, according to sources.

Manolo Blahnik Poised to Launch Stand-alone Bag Collection

First capsule collection of evening clutches will launch for autumn/winter 2015, and brand is exploring day…