Renault boss Carlos Ghosn on strategic cooperation with Daimler
The boss of the Renault–Nissan alliance, Carlos Ghosn, talks in our two videos about why his company is entering into a strategic cooperation with Daimler AG. There are tough times within the car industry, forcing companies to look at ways of saving costs, especially in research and development, and realizing economies of scale. […]
Napoleon Perdis to launch new book, Forever Flawless
We enjoyed talking to Napoleon Perdis—he’s one of the most ambitious businessmen in the industry, and he has a real passion for make-up. The next stage in Perdis’s continued rise is his book, Forever Flawless, which, says its publisher, ‘gives you step-by-step instructions and advice on how to transform runway and red carpet trends to […]
Jennifer Hawkins renews contract with Myer
Australian department store group Myer has announced that former Miss Universe, Jennifer Hawkins, has signed a A$1 million-plus contract with the firm to continue as its “face” for four more years. The new deal reportedly includes shares in Myer, which is about to be floated. The float is likely to be worth some A$3 […]
Kate Moss tipped to join forces with Simon Cowell, Sir Philip Green
Left: Kate Moss’s Topshop range has been a success for the high street chain. Reports are emerging today, initially from an English tabloid, that supermodel Kate Moss will join forces with Sir Philip Green, the owner of Topshop, which whom she already cooperates, and Britain’s Got Talent’s Simon Cowell in a new business venture. […]
Hong Kong Fashion Week opens, with sizeable exhibits
Hong Kong Fashion Week—more a trade fair than the fashion weeks that Lucire traditionally covers—opened at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on July 6, with 1,100 exhibitors taking part for the spring–summer 2010 season. We have some sights from the exhibitions and sound bites from this spectacular, and very comprehensive, event. The event […]
Annah Stretton receives Veuve Clicquot award for New Zealand
Designer, publisher and magazine editor Annah Stretton has received the Veuve Clicquot Award for New Zealand for her entrepreneurship and philanthropy. The Award is given to women business achievers who exemplify the qualities of Mme Clicquot. ‘Apart from her own personal quest for success, Annah’s significant commitment to philanthropic causes made her stand out. […]
The urgent measures Detroit must take
Above: One of the cars that Ford could sell in North America: the subcompact Ka, built in Poland. [Cross-posted] Earlier this year, before we found out just how bad Detroit’s financial situation was, I wrote a paper for The Journal of the Medinge Group called ‘Saving Detroit, by Not Making the Same Old Mistakes’. My […]
Do US automakers deserve a bailout?
[Excerpted; full post here] Today at the Vista Group luncheon, we’ll be discussing the US auto industry’s desire for a government bailout. My view: of course it’ll be great to protect US manufacturing jobs, since the situation is not of the plant workers’ doing. As mentioned in one of my papers, ‘Saving Detroit’, the troubles […]
The fundamentals of New Zealand’s economy are sound
[Cross-posted] As I call in around New Zealand to different companies, I have noticed a few things. First, the General Election has made no real difference to the way people feel. It’s no surprise: John Key voted the same way as Helen Clark on many of the least popular pieces of legislation, and fewer people […]
Meadowlark, Charlie’s succeed in spite of the big parties
There’s some good news from New Zealand-owned firms lately. First, our friends at Meadowlark have a new shop online. Secondly, we were happy to hear that Charlie’s, the orange juice company, has launched its brand into Australia, after opening a new production facility in Renmark, SA. New Zealand will be electing a new government […]
