Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionAt this new themed cocktail bar, magic wands are connected to the Internet of Things. Although some British bars and pubs are struggling, others are thriving by offering customers new experiences. But is the alcohol industry shifting as a whole, or is this just a passing fad? …
Samsung has set up the world’s largest phone factory in the Indian city of Noida. Source by [author_name]
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Former French President François Hollande, left, and Indian PM Narendra Modi announced the Rafale deal in 2015 India’s opposition parties are demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi over allegations of corruption in a multi-billion dollar fighter jet deal. Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the main opposition Congress …
Image copyright Getty Images The BBC’s Circular Economy series highlights the ways we are designing systems to reduce the waste modern society generates, by reusing and repurposing products. This week we look at whether we will be renting our clothes instead of buying them in future. Earlier this year a rather surprising marketing video went …
Image copyright Reuters Nike’s efforts to sell its shoes and clothing directly to consumers are starting to pay off. The firm, which has faced controversy over its Colin Kaepernick ad campaign, said revenue rose by 10% year-on-year in the three months to the end of August, reaching $9.9bn (£7.5bn). Profits jumped by 15% to more …
Debenhams is “trying to make shopping fun again” in an effort to revive the embattled retailer’s fortunes. The department store chain will open a new look branch in Watford on Thursday. Chief executive Sergio Bucher told the BBC’s Emma Simpson that he would not have joined the company from Amazon had he not been convinced …
Image copyright AFP The head of Argentina’s central bank has resigned amid reports of a row over policies to restore confidence in the country’s ailing economy. Luis Caputo had only held the post since June, and the surprise resignation sent the peso falling further against the US dollar. A statement said he quit for personal …
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Harvesting Canadian oats, which used to attract a 54% tariff in Europe Free trade comes in many forms. It ranges from single markets to customs unions, to association agreements, to free trade agreements (FTAs) and beyond. The EU has negotiated 35 trade agreements for its member states, with another …
Image copyright Getty Images One of Europe’s biggest banks, Banco Santander, has poached the head of investment banking at UBS to be its next chief executive. Andrea Orcell will replace José Antonio Alvarez, who has been at the helm since January 2015. He has been a long-standing adviser to the Botin family that controls Santander. …
Image copyright Reuters US chipmaker Qualcomm has accused Apple of sharing its technology with rival suppliers including Intel in a theft intended to improve the performance of non-Qualcomm chips. The complaint, made in a filing in a Californian court, marks the latest clash between the two firms. Apple has separately accused Qualcomm of abusing its …