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Leonard Riggio, who forged a bookselling empire at Barnes & Noble, dead at 83

Aug. 27, 2024 16:19 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Leonard Riggio, a brash, self-styled underdog who transformed the publishing industry by building Barnes & Noble into the country’s most powerful bookseller before his company was overtaken by the rise of Amazon.com, has died at age 83. Riggio died Tuesday...

Bernard Arnault has been dubbed the Olympics' godfather. Here's how he built LVMH's fortune

Jul. 23, 2024 09:51 AM EDT

PARIS (AP) — For decades, France’s LVMH has been the face of luxury for the wealthy who tote Louis Vuitton bags, don Christian Dior clothing, spritz Bulgari perfume and sip Veuve Clicquot Champagne. This week, the world's dominant luxury group — home to 75 high-end brands...