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Trump visits Mexico border, warns of 'tremendous danger'

By Jim Forsyth SAN ANTONIO (Reuters) – Real estate magnate Donald Trump brought his unorthodox presidential campaign to the U.S.-Mexican border on Thursday and stood by his controversial comments on Mexican immigrants causing crime. Visiting the Texas town of Laredo for a “boots on the ground” trip, the Republican hopeful said the United States faces “a tremendous danger on the border with the illegals coming in”. Asked whether he had

Trump university lawsuits may damage presidential bid

By Michelle Conlin and Grant Smith NEW YORK (Reuters) – In 2009, California businessman Art Cohen received a letter from Donald Trump with a “special invitation” and two VIP tickets for a Trump University seminar promising to help make Cohen rich. The letter, emblazoned with a school coat of arms, urged Cohen to attend the class to learn Trump’s real estate secrets from his “hand-picked” faculty, declaring: “You’ll have what

Trump university lawsuits may damage presidential bid

By Michelle Conlin and Grant Smith NEW YORK (Reuters) – In 2009, California businessman Art Cohen received a letter from Donald Trump with a “special invitation” and two VIP tickets for a Trump University seminar promising to help make Cohen rich. The letter, emblazoned with a school coat of arms, urged Cohen to attend the class to learn Trump’s real estate secrets from his “hand-picked” faculty, declaring: “You’ll have what

Elections commission releases Trump's financial disclosure

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Elections Commission released on Wednesday the 92-page personal financial disclosure statement from Republican U.S. presidential contender Donald Trump, showing the breadth of wealth held by the real-estate mogul and television host. Trump has a total of 515 “positions held outside the United States government,” mostly as president or director of his multitude of corporations. …

LUXURY

LVMH’s print acquisitions to benefit brand ad spend, publishing sector

LVMH promotional image for its many businesses As the marketing sphere has changed due to the rise of digital, print still commands the attention of affluent consumers and the advertising spend of luxury brands. Within its portfolio of companies, luxury conglomerate Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton owns a number of print publications that are not branded content produced for brand exposure and communication purposes. By owning general newspapers, LVMH has the ability

Prada, Miu Miu open first Indonesian locations

Interior of Prada’s store in Jakarta, Indonesia Italian fashion labels Prada and Miu Miu are spreading out their retail footprints with new stores in Jakarta, Indonesia, both within the Pacific Place shopping center. Prada’s store carries its men’s and women’s wear, along with leather goods and accessories, in a space featuring design details signature to the house, such as checkered flooring. Indonesia has been identified as one of the key

Prada, Miu Miu open first Indonesian locations

Interior of Prada’s store in Jakarta, Indonesia Italian fashion labels Prada and Miu Miu are spreading out their retail footprints with new stores in Jakarta, Indonesia, both within the Pacific Place shopping center. Prada’s store carries its men’s and women’s wear, along with leather goods and accessories, in a space featuring design details signature to the house, such as checkered flooring. Indonesia has been identified as one of the key

Tesla taps former Burberry exec to raise luxury appeal

Aerial view of Tesla’s Model S U.S. electric automaker Tesla is boosting its luxury credentials with the hire of a former Burberry executive as vice president of North American sales. Ganesh Srivats, who was previously senior vice president of Burberry, may help the brand further its lifestyle image and go beyond its high-tech appeal, marketing its vehicles in a style more closely resembling its peers. This is the latest executive poached

Tesla taps former Burberry exec to raise luxury appeal

Aerial view of Tesla’s Model S U.S. electric automaker Tesla is boosting its luxury credentials with the hire of a former Burberry executive as vice president of North American sales. Ganesh Srivats, who was previously senior vice president of Burberry, may help the brand further its lifestyle image and go beyond its high-tech appeal, marketing its vehicles in a style more closely resembling its peers. This is the latest executive poached