John Hardy debuts first U.S. Experiential Retail Boutique

Luxury jewelry brand John Hardy debuts its first U.S. flagship, situated in New York’s Soho neighborhood. The flagship, opened November 25, offers a highly differentiated and authentic shopping experience designed to engage all five senses with the myth and magic of Balinese artisanship. The highlight of the flagship is an experiential concept space on the … Read more

E-commerce leads among luxury shopping channels. “Accessorization” and Polarization are prevailing luxury market trends. Study

Luxury consumers are redirecting their spending toward new and more personal high-end experiences. Study. The personal luxury goods industry managed to hold steady amid global geopolitical uncertainty, says Bain & Company‘s annual global luxury study. According to new data, under the surface of the high-end market’s increasing stability lies meaningful dynamism with a clear separation … Read more

The Luxury Collection to debut the brand’s first-ever hotel in Singapore

The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts Makes Singapore Debut A new luxury hotel aims to make its mark on Singapore’s highly competitive hospitality market. The Duxton Club,the first Luxury Collection Hotel in Singapore, will showcase the island’s rich history with stunning redesigns from Anouska Hempel and Jacques Garcia of traditional shop houses. This prevalent building … Read more

MAPIC 2016 : Using Big Data in Retail & Pop Up Stores Means Better Business

Putting data at the center of sales and marketing decisions can improve marketing ROI by 15 to 20 percent, according to McKinsey & Company. Luxury and high-end companies can capitalize on the opportunity big data offers and gain an advantageous edge for their pop up stores or retail businesses. Identify consumer trends to tailor a … Read more

Luxury among Top Ten Growing Sectors of the year. Report

The best brands in the world embody a simple and important principle in the Age of You: They move at the speed of life. Each year, Interbrand‘s study reaveals the anatomy of growth of the biggest brands of the business world. The leading brand consultancy named Apple, Google and Coca-Cola the three most valuable brands … Read more

Three Areas in Which Luxury Has Made the Transition from Analog to Digital

There was a time when luxury was unapologetically analog. And while that time has not completely passed, it is in the process of making way for a brighter, more digital future. Hand made is no longer the bellwether of quality and craftsmanship it once was. A hand-sewn garment is no longer the pinnacle of fashion. … Read more