French luxury goods brand Hermes said Friday it has “no strategy” to significantly increase prices or expand production of its prized products despite disappointing fourth quarter results which saw supply fail to meet demand. Speaking to CNBC, CEO Axel Dumas said the company’s hand-crafted production model means it is less exposed to inflationary pressures, such
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In this article EL-FR WRBY A worker dusts a display of Ray-Ban sunglasses, manufactured by EssilorLuxottica, in a store in Barcelona, Spain, on June 30, 2021. Bloomberg | Getty Images Eyewear company Warby Parker is at an inflection point in its 12-year history. The firm has been credited with being a leader in direct-to-consumer, a
Valentine’s Day is almost here, and marriage is all the rage. According to the Wedding Report, there will be some 2.5 million weddings this year — the most since 1984. As an economist, I’m all for it: Marriage beats partnering long-term. I’m no expert on how to meet the love of your life; my goal
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM — FEBRUARY 03: The 555.55 Carat Black Diamond known as “The Enigma” is seen at British auction house Sotheby’s, in London, United Kingdom on February 03, 2022. Anadolu Agency | Getty Images LONDON — A billion-year-old black diamond, which is thought to be the largest cut in the world, was bought using
People shop at a Los Angeles retail outlet on Jan. 28, 2022. FREDERIC J. BROWN | AFP | Getty Images High inflation overshadowed a big increase in wages over the past year, amounting to a nearly 2% smaller paycheck for the average worker, according to federal data published Thursday. Employers have raised wages at about
Another day — another border reopens. In the past two weeks, a slew of countries announced plans to reopen or relax border restrictions. This includes places that have maintained some of the strictest pandemic-related border controls in the world. The announcements come on the heels of a record-setting period of global infections. According to
Peloton’s new CEO is joining the fitness company at a difficult time. Exercise bike sales are slowing, stock price is declining and takeover rumors are swirling. On Tuesday, the company announced plans to cut 20% of its corporate positions. But new chief executive Barry McCarthy has a history of helping transform companies. McCarthy, 68, is
After 13 years on ABC’s “Shark Tank,” Kevin O’Leary has learned a few things about what makes a great pitch. The obvious ones, he says, are to speak concisely and explain how your skillset benefits your business. But there’s something more crucial that many CEOs miss, he says: showing an understanding of the business’ finances,
The Chateau de Chambord, in the Loire Valley region of France. DEA / C. SAPPA | De Agostini | Getty Images France and Italy are home to some of the most storied castles, palaces and grand homes in the world, ranging from Loire Valley chateaux to Sicilian strongholds and French Riviera mansions. Many are available
It’s time to let the young, healthy and “anyone who wants to move on” from the pandemic do so, said Dr. Stefanos Kales, a professor at Harvard Medical School. In a paper posted on LinkedIn last month, Kales said that for the majority of children and adults, “Covid-19 is not a serious threat, only a
In this article VRM Vroom Online used-car retailer Vroom will advertise during the Super Bowl for a second consecutive year, with the help of pop singer and dance choreographer Mandy Moore. The 30-second spot called “Flake” continues Vroom’s theme from last year about “flipping” car buying and selling on its head — but in an
Job hunters have the upper hand in the current competitive job market, and Kevin O’Leary says they should make sure to take advantage. With employees quitting their jobs at record rates and employers competing to hold onto top talent, the “Money Court” judge and O’Shares ETFs chairman tells CNBC Make It that now is a