They had wine, helicopters, and a posh Courchevel party. Russia was outraged

How a mid-market shoe chain tried to play luxury – and walked straight into a scandal

I would like to suggest that we discuss rather than condemn. But let’s be honest, we are going to condemn. And here’s why.

The other day, a lavish corporate party took place in the ski resort of Courchevel, France. Normally, what happens in Courchevel is none of our business. But this one was effectively funded with our money, the money Russian customers leave in the tills of Rendez-Vous ...