The emblematic Pepsi-Cola brand in New York, classified as a historic monument

The emblematic Pepsi-Cola brand in New York, classified as a historic monument

The sign was built in 1936 and restored in 1993. Discussions to classify it have been going on for 20 years. A huge illuminated Pepsi-Cola sign installed on the banks of the East River in New York, has just been classified as a historical monument, after more than 25 years of discussions. The 37-meter-long and … Read more

In New York, the RATP takes tourists on a double-decker bus

In New York, the RATP takes tourists on a double-decker bus

Through its subsidiary RATP Dev, the Parisian public transport company has been operating fifteen buses in the colors of the American flag since Wednesday. When it comes to original means of transport, New York seems to appreciate French know-how. After the cable car serving Roosevelt Island installed by the Poma company, it is the turn … Read more

The Agnelli family becomes a 24% shareholder in Louboutin

The Agnelli family becomes a 24% shareholder in Louboutin

The Agnellis will have two out of seven representatives on the brand’s supervisory board. The Exor holding company has invested 541 million euros. The Agnelli family, owners of Ferrari and Juventus, has invested 541 million euros through its Exor holding company to become a 24% shareholder in luxury shoemaker Christian Louboutin, the two groups announced … Read more

The Foreign Investment Law has been implemented for more than a year to ensure that the use of foreign capital increases by 4.5% against the trend |

The Foreign Investment Law has been implemented for more than a year to ensure that the use of foreign capital increases by 4.5% against the trend |

Original title: More than one year after the implementation of the Foreign Investment Law, the use of foreign investment has bucked the trend and increased by 4.5% On February 28, Zang Tiewei, spokesperson of the Legal Work Committee of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, introduced the implementation of the Foreign Investment Law … Read more

Macif in pole position to buy Aviva France

Macif in pole position to buy Aviva France

INFO LE FIGARO – The trade unions see in the Macif project a means of “preserving the future of employees” and therefore employment. The sale of insurer Aviva France takes a decisive step this week. According to our information, Macif should enter into exclusive negotiations to take over the subsidiary of the British insurer which … Read more

KPMG launches an app for meetings between companies and buyers

KPMG launches an app for meetings between companies and buyers

The consulting company offers to scan hundreds of thousands of companies, in France and in Europe, using artificial intelligence. What if an algorithm, functioning much like a dating app, allowed struggling companies to find buyers? This is the bet that the consulting company KPMG is making, while failures are expected to soar in 2021 due … Read more

“At some point, we will have to ask these questions again”, warns the Medef

“At some point, we will have to ask these questions again”, warns the Medef

Its president, Geoffroy Roux de Bézieux, recalls that France’s competitiveness will allow it to bounce back after the crisis. «It’s not a taboo“. Geoffroy Roux de Bézieux, president of Medef, said this Friday that it will be necessary, “at a time“After the crisis, ask again the question of”competitiveness“Of the French economy and”amount of work». «We … Read more

Sotheby’s auction house sued by New York State for fraud

Sotheby’s auction house sued by New York State for fraud

The businessman, Patrick Drahi, owner of the auction house, is accused of having facilitated the use by one of his main clients of false tax exemption certificates. Through Le Figaro with AFP –The Sotheby’s auction house is owned by French businessman Patrick Drahi. JOEL SAGET / AFP New York State Attorney sued Sotheby’s auction house, … Read more