Prestige deals usher in sport’s luxury era; women’s watches pack a technological punch; diamond inclusions enjoy a creative revival; Carmen Borgonovo leads a charmed life; Birmingham buffs its credentials as global jewellery hub
Local jewellers chip away at European dominance in domestic market as consumers move towards homegrown products
Chains battle to ensure no one has to wait for their caffeine shot
Frequent flyers will go to incredible lengths to unlock perks as companies tighten the rules
Pop Mart’s $40bn market capitalisation has surpassed that of Hasbro and Mattel combined on back of hot-selling collectibles
Greene King and other UK pub groups seek to combat declining alcohol consumption
Sales of legal e-cigarettes are losing momentum as consumers turn to alternatives and regulation saps demand
Spare a thought for those of us stewing in ever more unpleasant juices at the back
Lenders are adapting their remaining high-street branches to meet a range of customer needs
The cost of living crisis means Brits are walking down the supermarket aisles looking for presents for the happy couple
Survey suggests British households may be regaining some willingness to spend
Brewer’s chief says gaming, streaming and social media have eaten into drinking’s share of ‘entertainment and joy’
Fast-food chains tend to do well when times are tough but uncertainty has taken its toll on burger giant
The value of UK bank notes in circulation has hit a record high, but it may all be under the proverbial mattress
All measures of leading survey drop as price rises and US import taxes bite
High-end brands shrug off volatile cocoa prices to enjoy a boom in demand as buyers ‘trade up’
Global kernel prices surge by a third as demand for viral cream-filled bars strains supplies
Funding for petrochemical alternatives picks up after a painful slump
Gem-set timepieces dominate this year’s releases, reflecting high-ticket demand for models made from jewels and precious metals
Swiss watchmakers also aim to regrow the market by focusing on classical looking mechanical designs
Decline in drinking comes as calls grow for health warnings and moderation goes mainstream
Office for National Statistics updates items used to measure price growth as spending habits evolve
A puzzling tale of capitalism and consumer psychology at a time of technological change
The high spirits that greeted the US president’s election triumph in November have faded
US group attempts to reboot and recapture the glamour of its 1990s and 2000s heyday after years of flagging sales
