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US demand keeps Swiss watch sales ticking despite hefty tariffs

Despite US duties reaching up to 39% on Swiss goods, watches of Switzerland posted higher sales and profits, insisting that demand for top-end watches and jewellery remains resilient.

Euronews

'The Mona Lisa of Pop': David Bowie’s ‘Aladdin Sane’ artwork set to break auction record

The original artwork for David Bowie’s 'Aladdin Sane' could become most expensive album art ever sold at auction. The image shot by photographer Brian Duffy is estimated to fetch up to €344,000 when it goes under the hammer next month.

Euronews

David Bowie’s Aladdin Sane artwork could fetch record sum at auction

Image described as the ‘Mona Lisa of Pop’ will be auctioned along with a number of other Bowie-related items next month

The Independent UK

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David Bowie’s Aladdin Sane could become most expensive album art ever sold

Original image shot by Brian Duffy estimated to fetch £300,000 when it goes under the hammer in October

The Guardian - UK

Sales growth strengthens at Watches of Switzerland amid US demand

Shares in the London-listed firm climbed higher in early trading on Thursday as a result.

Evening Standard

‘Tourist Tax’ taking heavy toll on airport sales in UK for Watches of Switzerland

Airport traffic is back to pre-pandemic levels, but sales are half of what they were in 2019

Evening Standard

Watches of Switzerland leaves Leicester trading estate for new HQ fit for a £1.5bn turnover brand

CEO Brian Duffy, 'We’re the biggest watch retailer in the world, based right here in Leicester'

Birmingham Post

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Record year for UK’s biggest Rolex, OMEGA, Cartier chain

Watches of Switzerland says store openings planned despite ‘challenging trading environment’

Birmingham Post

Watches of Switzerland to open Tudor flagship store on Bond Street

Luxury retailer Watches of Switzerland Group has cheered a sales surge, alongside revealing plans to open a new Tudor flagship store on Old Bond Street.

Evening Standard

What to know about the Supreme Court and ethical concerns

Revelations continue to emerge about Supreme Court justices and lavish trips, private school tuition and more. The growing list of these nondisclosures is causing some to question court ethics.

WEKU

The US supreme court’s alleged ethics issues are worse than you probably realize

Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch have both been accused of ethics violations – and John Roberts refuses to discuss the matter with Congress

The Guardian - US

More ethics questions rise for Supreme Court justices

The sale came a month after Gorsuch was appointed to the Supreme Court.

Axios

Gorsuch exemplifies SCOTUS "corruption"

Gorsuch found a buyer just nine days after his confirmation — but didn't disclose it

Salon

Law firm CEO with US supreme court dealings bought property from Gorsuch

Justice did not report identity of buyer in latest ethics question involving supreme court

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The Independent UK

The 10 best things to do in London in spring, from parks to pubs with beer gardens

Whether you’re interested in food markets or flower gardens, London comes alive in spring

The Independent UK

Bowie’s Aladdin Sane artwork ‘as powerful today as it was then’

Launching on April 6 at the Southbank Centre, the collection marks half a century since the 1973 release of the musician’s sixth studio album.

The Guardian - UK

Southbank Centre celebrates 50 years of David Bowie’s Aladdin Sane album

Anniversary of 1973 album featuring lightning bolt cover to be marked with exhibition, music and poetry in central London

Evening Standard

David Bowie’s Aladdin Sane album celebrated at Southbank Centre on 50th anniversary

Aladdin Sane: 50 Years will feature a two-month long exhibition opening on April 6

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Evening Standard

Watches of Switzerland sales grow as timepieces become “investment assets”

Customers buying watches as investments drive growth, but shares slide on weak jewellery sales

Birmingham Post

Goldsmiths CEO Brian Duffy says luxury watch demand still exceeding supply

Total sales for the full year are expected to be between £1.5 and £1.55 billion

Orlando Sentinel

'Fly with an Astronaut' tour returns to Kennedy Space Center this month

ORLANDO, Fla. — Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is bringing back its Fly with an Astronaut special-interest tour later this month. The first featured NASA veterans will be Mark Lee and Brian Duffy.

Irish Mirror

Syndicate celebrate as their runner wins feature race at Galway after surviving broken-down horsebox

The 6/1 shot won the COLM QUINN BMW Mile Handicap for the Magic Lads Syndicate under champion jockey Colin Keane

Birmingham Post

Record sales set to continue at Watches of Switzerland as big spenders shrug off cost of living crisis

CEO Brian Duffy, 'Inherent strengths have seen us attract new consumers and continuously gain market share'

Evening Standard

Watches of Switzerland shares energised by record profits

Luxury retailer has “big plans” for Europe after strong sales in the UK and US

Chicago Tribune

Office workers now dash about city on their own e-scooters as use spreads to private developments

CHICAGO — Getting around downtown used to mean jumping in a car, fighting traffic, trying to squeeze into scarce parking spaces or waiting for a slow-moving bus. But some landlords are making it easy for office workers to dash about, get lunch and run errands, all without the waits or…

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