Letter From Paris: tourism and luxury, a life after COVID?

As the one of the world's leading tourist destinations, France is highly exposed to the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Letter From Johannesburg: prohibition and hangovers

The Coronavirus pandemic has exposed governmental lack of preparedness, naivety, fear and tawdry political opportunism in many countries, but it may be hard to find a regime...

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The emperor's new brand

If you’re contemplating your brand, you don’t need to look far to find a guru. But how do you know that they’re not a charlatan? And that what they say will benefit your business?

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The necessary, but sometimes uncomfortable conversation

As the Black Lives Matter movement swept globally after the brutal murder of George Floyd, it is clear that returning to “business as usual” just won’t be good enough

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TSB Pete Markey's tips for avoiding fraud during Covid

The challenges of Covid 19 and the lockdown have been felt right across the UK and it’s been particularly disheartening to see how fraudsters have used this situation...

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It’s about not blinking

‘The fact of the matter is I’m interested in a truth. I cannot put a filter on life. It’s about not blinking.’ Steve McQueen

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The Man in the White Suit

‘You’re not even born yet. What do you think happened to all the other things? The razor blade that never gets blunt, the car that runs on water with just a pinch of something.

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The Triumph of the Frustrations

Well, yes, since you were asking, I can sing. I have a sweet voice, but it has a narrow range and a tendency to go a-wandering.

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Reality, What a Concept

A coincidental confrontation at Costco in America has increased their sales drastically, proving that "people don’t actually need conventional, patronizing advertising."

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Fashion goes digital

VCCP's Innovation Lead Peter Gasston investigates this emerging trend and its implications for the future of retail and sustainability.

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