2019 Auction Napa Valley Raises More than $10 Million for Local Charities
Daily Chronicle Since debuting in 1981, the wine industry’s most lauded fundraiser has raised more than $180 million for local charities. This past weekend, Auction Napa Valley, which attracts the region’s top winemakers, raised more than $10 million to benefit Napa Valley...
Proceeds from World Record Niepoort in Lalique 1863 Decanter to Benefit The Nature Conservancy
Daily Chronicle On March 22, 2019, a new world record was set for the most expensive port sold at auction. The sale, which took place in Hong Kong, featured the second (of five) generation Niepoort in Lalique 1863 decanter sold for HK$ 1,054,000 (approx. EUR 119,000 / US$ 134,000)...
Selfridges: Retail Behemoth to Ban Exotics by 2020
Daily Chronicle In its continued efforts toward sustainability, British retail behemoth Selfridges plans to completely abolish the sale of exotic skins — in particular python, alligator, crocodile and lizard — by February 2020. A leader in ethical and sustainable practices,...