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July 03, 2015 LUXURY

Pologeorgis Furs to launch ecommerce as part of brand expansion

Pologeorgis Furs New York-based Pologeorgis Furs has announced plans to expand its Web presence to include ecommerce this coming fall. The furrier, founded in 1960, has strong ties to the fashion industry with Balmain founder Pierre Balmain creating Pologeorgis’ first fur collection. Since then, Pologeorgis has worked with the likes of Michael Kors, Ralph Rucci and Alexander Wang, as it has developed its brand into a full service operation. Fur

July 03, 2015 LUXURY

Net-A-Porter adds 24/7 concierge to Hamptons delivery program

Promotional image for Net-A-Porter premier delivery service Online retailer Net-A-Porter has expanded its same-day shipping services to consumers vacationing on the East End of Long Island, New York. Each summer, Net-A-Porter increases the radius of its same-day shipping option to include The Hamptons and other East End hamlets as New Yorkers leave the crowded city for summer fun and relaxation. Net-A-Porter may see a surge in last minute purchases as

July 03, 2015 TRAVEL (MSM)

15 Amazing Mid-Century Modern Hotels in the U.S.

For some travelers, a hotel is simply a place to rest their head during a journey. For others, it’s a reason to travel in and of itself, and great design can be a huge motivating factor. You can blame it on Mad Menif you want, but few design movements have more fans than mid-century modernism. Originally popular in California and the Southwest, there are now hotels from coast to coast

July 03, 2015 TECH (MSM)

UberPOP halts service in France after clampdown, protests

By Mark John PARIS (Reuters) – Uber Technologies will suspend its UberPOP ride-hailing service in France, the U.S. company said on Friday, after it faced sometimes-violent protests and local authorities denounced it as an illegal taxi service. After fierce protests last week by licensed French taxi drivers who argue it threatens their livelihood with unfair competition, France took two executives from California-based Uber into custody and said they will face

July 03, 2015 MONEY (MSM)

European bonds and stocks on the defensive before tight Greek vote

Yields on top-rated German 10-year Bunds, the benchmark for European borrowing costs, fell as some investors chose to preserve their capital in low-yielding but relatively safe assets. The moves were marginal, though, as investors did not want to position too heavily on either side. “The European market is frozen ahead of the Greek referendum,” said Markus Allenspach, head fixed income research at Julius Baer.