Luxury

Autos

Rolls-Royce Bets Big on Customized Cars

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Owning a Rolls-Royce is pretty good. But is it really that impressive when you could have a unique Rolls-Royce?

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Consumer

Loser of 2024: The Luxury Market

Luxury brands were riding the subway instead of lounging in limos this year, though a couple of brands were able to buck the trend.

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Consumer

Hermès Keeps Up Its Luxury Exceptionalism

Hermès reported financial results on Thursday that showed the scarf and handbag maker is doing pretty well.

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Consumer

Christie’s Adds Classic Car Auction House to Its Luxury Portfolio

Auction house Christie’s has agreed to buy Gooding and Company, a classic auto auction house, to expand its luxury offerings.

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Big Tech

2024: The Year Big Tech Got into the Energy Game

This year Big Tech got into the energy game in a big way, and if it wants to chase AI it’ll need even more energy in years to come.

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Consumer

Is the Restaurant Industry at the End of an Era?

Across-the-board inflation — including food costs, labor costs, and real estate costs — is pummeling restaurants. Can the industry survive?

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Media & Entertainment

2024: The Year Legacy Media Gave Up on Cable

In 2024, legacy media giants like Disney and NBCUniversal finally had enough with cable — and started making their own off-ramps.

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