U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to members of the press before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House on Jan. 16, 2026 in Washington, DC. Tom Brenner | Getty Images U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened a rising wave of tariffs on several European allies, raising the alarm for industries and…
The growing wealth and enhanced spending power of the over-50s is poised to accelerate a range of investment opportunities across multiple sectors in the U.K., according to investors. Market pros say this age group — dubbed the “Grey Pound” or “Silver Spenders” — is gaining greater control over its assets. With greater wealth and more…
Traveling is no longer just about the destination – or even the journey. It’s about the experience you walk away with. Since the end of Covid, experience‑led travel has continued to evolve, shifting away from checking off landmarks and more towards meaningful trips that help travelers connect with the people and places they visit. CNBC…
People walk past a Prada storefront located in a modern shopping complex on January 26, 2025, in Chongqing, China. Cheng Xin | Getty Images News | Getty Images Chinese shoppers are returning to luxury. Top executives from Prada, Coach, EssilorLuxottica and Value Retail told CNBC they’re seeing demand in China stabilize after months of weakness,…
Short-term rentals company Sonder on Monday said it plans to file for bankruptcy, a day after Marriott International said a licensing agreement between the two companies had ended. The deal, signed in August 2024, allowed Sonder hotels to be booked via Marriott’s Bonvoy website and was widely considered a lifeline for the San Francisco-based company,…
As the global market for secondhand luxury items surges, authentication has become the defining factor separating credible platforms from the rest. The resale market for fashion and luxury items is expanding at an annual rate of 10%, three times faster than the firsthand market, according to a report released Oct. 9 by Boston Consulting Group…
A view from the Delta Sky Club at Los Angeles International Airport, Sept. 2, 2022. AaronP | Bauer-Griffin | GC Images | Getty Images Delta Air Lines customers are getting used to first class. Revenue from the pricier, roomier seats toward the front of the plane could eclipse sales from standard coach seats for at…
A worker on the production line at the new Ferrari NV E-building factory in Maranello, Italy, on Friday, June 21, 2024. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Shares of Ferrari plunged more than 16% on Thursday after the luxury carmaker updated its full-year and 2030 guidance and scaled back its electrification ambitions. Analysts were disappointed…
From $62,000 hotel suites to race packages with six-figure price tags, the Singapore Grand Prix is a windfall for businesses near the Marina Bay track. But the money isn’t staying in Singapore. Data shows travelers are also spending across Asia before and after the three-day Formula One race, which begins Friday. Flight bookings analyzed by…
A red and white braided accessory with a Hello Kitty Charms and a Panda Superflat Louis Vuitton X Murakami keychain is attached to a Louis Vuitton bag. Edward Berthelot | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images With nearly all shoppers facing a sense of sticker price shock, some luxury fashion lines are experimenting with new,…
