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Daniel Langer is the founder and CEO of consulting firm Équité. By Daniel LangerIn the world of ultra-luxury, trust is the cornerstone of enduring client relationships.While many brands obsess over innovation or exclusivity, few recognize that trust is what makes clients return, recommend and invest in their offerings. Hermès and Patek Philippe, two of the most trusted names in luxury, offer a masterclass in how to cultivate trust.They show us that trust is built through timelessness, clear storytelling and an unwavering commitment to values.Timelessness and the investment in trustTrust is fragile, difficult to build and devastatingly easy to lose.I just…

BOSE exhibit at Berkshire Hathaway’s annual shareholder meeting in Omaha, Nebraska.David A. Grogan | CNBCBose Inc. plans to acquire the McIntosh Group, giving the Massachusetts-based company control of one of the most prominent companies in high-end audio.Bose CEO Lila Snyder said McIntosh will continue manufacturing the high-end audio equipment it is known for at its longtime headquarters in Binghamton, New York. The deal also includes Sonus Faber, a company that handcrafts high-end speakers in Italy.Snyder said in an interview with CNBC that the acquisition of the two audio workshops will give Bose access to the high-end premium audio market. “There…

There was no photo finish against President Joe Biden.The outgoing American leader arrived for a family photo with world leaders during the final G20 summit on Monday, only to discover the photo had already been taken without him. .Chinese President Xi Jinping, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer were among those in attendance, smiling and holding hands in the traditional summit set-piece.A senior US official said the chaos in Rio de Janeiro was caused by logistical problems.”Due to logistical issues, they took the family photo early before all the leaders arrived. So many of the…

Jeff Carlisle, US Soccer CorrespondentNovember 19, 2024, 8:00 a.m. ETClose Jeff Carlisle covers MLS and the U.S. National Team for ESPN FC.ST. LOUIS — Game 2 of the Concacaf Nations League (CNL) quarterfinals between the United States and Jamaica lacked drama. I didn’t feel nervous for a long time. But there were also some thrilling moments. It was exactly the kind of performance the United States hoped for when they hired Mauricio Pochettino as manager two months ago.The USMNT defeated the Reggae Boyz 4-2 for a 5-2 aggregate victory and advanced to the CNL semifinals next March. To put this…

RALEIGH, N.C. – Led by a pinfall win for Isaac Trumbull and technical falls for Ed Scott and Vince Robinson in his return to Reynolds Coliseum, No. 6 North Carolina State Wrestling ranked App State on Friday night. They made a trade and won 34-12. The first two home games of the 2024-25 season.After bulking up to 133 pounds in the offseason, redshirt sophomore Troy Homan entered the Wolfpack lineup and competed in the opening round of the dual meet. The first score of the night against App State’s Chad Bellis came on a two-point reversal at the start of…

With Donna Langley firmly in the company’s driver’s seat, Comcast boss Brian Roberts also decided it was time for NBCUniversal to shed some weight on cable channels. Tomorrow, Comcast plans to unveil its long-term plan to spin off its cable channels MSNBC, CNBC, E!, Syfy, Golf Channel, Oxygen and USA into a new, separate company. The as-yet-unnamed venture will be run by current NBCU Media Group boss Mark Lazarus as CEO. NBCU CFO Anand Kini will join the new company’s board as outsized CFO and COO. To separate the wheat from the chaff, broadcast network NBC, fast-growing streamer Peacock, and…

CNN — President-elect Donald Trump has nominated transition co-chair Linda McMahon to be the next secretary of the Department of Education. The decision, announced by President Trump on Tuesday night, confirming an earlier report by CNN, took shape after it was revealed that McMahon would be succeeded as secretary of commerce. President Trump announced earlier Tuesday that another administration candidate will be appointed after CEO Cantor Fitzgerald put his name forward as a candidate for Treasury secretary, sparking a fight with hedge fund manager Scott Bessent. Transition co-chair Howard Lutnick was nominated for Secretary of Commerce. “Linda will leverage her…

In a sign of how struggling the pay-TV business is, Comcast’s idea to spin off its cable channels went from a balloon experiment on Wall Street to a strategy in just a few weeks. The conglomerate that owns NBCUniversal is preparing to announce Wednesday that it will separate the unprofitable cable network from the movie and TV studio’s entertainment and parks businesses, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed. Late last month, the Brian Roberts-led company indicated to investors that it was considering plans to roll out its channels, including MSNBC, CNBC, Syfy, E!, Oxygen, Golf Channel and USA Network, as independent companies.…

Wisconsin, USA: President Donald Trump has nominated FOX Business host Sean Duffy to be the next Secretary of Transportation. The former congressman will succeed Pete Buttigieg in January, overseeing a vast federal portfolio of infrastructure spending and transportation regulation. Here are 10 facts about Sean Duffy, the newest addition to the Trump administration. Sean Duffy was born on October 3, 1971 in Hayward, Wisconsin. He was part of a large family and was the 10th of 11 children his parents had. Sean Duffy holds a degree in Marketing from Saint Mary’s University and a Juris Doctor degree from William Mitchell…

Thailand’s booming luxury market is about to go into overdrive with the opening of a $3.2 billion upscale shopping district in the capital’s diplomatic quarter. One Bangkok, managed by TCC Assets Thailand and Frasers Property, is one of the largest property developments coming online in the country.Connecting the business districts of Sathon and Silom with Rama IV Road, One Bangkok features Thailand’s first high-street-style row of duplex luxury boutiques dubbed The Parade. The scheme’s three retail zones — The Parade, The Storeys and Post 1928 — opened on Oct. 25, marked by an extravagant ceremony hosting more than 10,000 guests,…