Laura Kramer
Sanrio’s CEO on expanding beyond Hello Kitty and traditional retail to succeed in global markets
Tomokuni Tsuji speaks with Monocle about retail expansion in Asia, new character strategies, and why the brand’s enduring focus on joy keeps its business thriving across generations.
The Fat Duck alumni’s partnership behind Trivet and Labombe, the pair’s new venture in Mayfair
Jonny Lake and Isa Bal’s partnership blends culinary precision with storytelling flair. Their new venture channels decades of shared ambition, risk-taking and reinvention.
Small planes with big ambitions: Etihad brings lie-flat first and business class to short-haul flights
The airline is redefining what single-aisle jets can offer passengers seeking more comfort in the clouds.
20 hard-earned business lessons from entrepreneurs at the top of their game
Jumpstart your progress in any field with these smart tips from businesspeople creating extraordinary impact with hard-won wisdom.
What entrepreneurs can learn from F1: Racing boss James Vowles shares 10 leadership lessons
The British F1 team principal brought the beleaguered Williams back from the brink with a focus on process, points and people.
How Europe’s tech sector is quietly gaining ground
Europe is often portrayed as a tech underdog, lacking a single giant firm of the calibre found in Silicon Valley. In February, during an AI summit in Paris, US vice-president JD Vance poured scorn…
Innovations in gifting, architecture and property
Norway’s Holmøy Maritime and luxury gifting business Colford.
Business agenda: Outdoor clothing company Peak Performance and new perfume brand To My Ships
Property: SingaporeKey to success New property developments are bound to attract attention but a landlord’s job does not stop at the ribbon cutting. Managing these assets is often more challenging and success requires continual investment.…
Fresh approaches to transport, logistics, and lifestyle products making waves
Transport: CanadaHello, Hullo The ferry voyage from Vancouver on the mainland to Vancouver Island, which lies off British Columbia’s coastline, is one of Canada’s most picturesque commutes. These routes have been served since 1960…
The Agenda: Business
How the tyre is going green, electric motorcycles in France and the Japanese hovercraft revival.
