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Business

Glass half full

Pernod Ricard's CEO remains optimistic despite challenges; new opportunities always arise.

  • Issue #158
  • 7 min read
Person holding a glass of clear liquid outdoors in bright sunlight
Business

Take cover

From aprons and kitchen whites to front-of-house outfits, the storied Spanish business providing trusty hospitality workwear is busier than ever.

  • Issue #157
  • 6 min read
Durkopp Adler 281 sewing machine with adjustable lamp at cluttered workshop station with shelves of supplies
Food & Drink

Sea change

A staple of the Spanish coastline is in the balance. We meet the people behind Formentera’s chiringuitos.

  • Issue #155
  • 11 min read
Person cutting grilled fish at seaside restaurant table with salad and wine
Craft

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.

  • Issue #153
  • 3 min read
Nani Marquina team members posing in their Barcelona studio surrounded by fabric rolls and rug samples
Business

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.

  • The Forecast #12
  • 7 min read
A mirrored hall inside Luisa Via Roma department store with arched alcoves displaying designer clothing and mannequins.
Business

Notes on a sandal

Birkenstock stayed in the family of its namesake cobbler from 1774 until recently, when it was bought by L Catterton.

  • Issue #148
  • 9 min read
Various Birkenstock sandals and shoes arranged on a wooden floor showing different styles and colors
Hospitality

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.

  • Issue #140
  • 3 min read
Nature’s call

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