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Glass half full
Pernod Ricard's CEO remains optimistic despite challenges; new opportunities always arise.
Take cover
From aprons and kitchen whites to front-of-house outfits, the storied Spanish business providing trusty hospitality workwear is busier than ever.
Espresso yourself
Enterprising Sicilian roasters are embracing a changing climate by growing their own coffee beans.
Sea change
A staple of the Spanish coastline is in the balance. We meet the people behind Formentera’s chiringuitos.
On the floor
Just like the striking rugs that they produce, Nani Marquina’s team at the namesake firm she runs in the Catalan capital is tightly knit.
Generation game
Luisa Via Roma has been at the forefront of Italian retail since 1929. Now with two generations plotting its course, we speak to the founding family about what the future holds.
Notes on a sandal
Birkenstock stayed in the family of its namesake cobbler from 1774 until recently, when it was bought by L Catterton.
Nature’s call
You don’t have to launch your new business in a city. The sisters behind a Tuscan resort are proving that the countryside is where you can put down your roots and flourish.
Making the mark
Marlene Taschen, CEO of art-book publisher Taschen, talks leadership ethos, her hopes for the publishing industry’s future.
Business Briefing
Why the future of mobility is more pedestrian than we think – and long-distance doctors.
