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

From catwalk to checkout: how Burberry is trying to reinvent retail

The raincoat maker caused a stir at London fashion week by using its shows to sell to customers immediately – not making them wait for designs to hit stores

New boutique hotels to add to your luxury moments collection: Martinique, Laos, Madrid

Something to please all independently minded travellers. Incredible food and incredible view, what more could you want? This month we are travelling to a Madrid city-centre gem called Hotel Único: Madrid (Spain), a lavish retreat in the heart of the capital of Laos, and enjoy the relaxed and easy-going atmosphere of a special Caribbean escape … Read more

Conrad Manila introduces its Smart Luxury concept in the Philippines

Amidst the robust tourism outlook, the most anticipated opening of Conrad Manila will definitely be a game changer in the already exciting Philippine hotel scene. The newly opened Conrad Manila is further elevating the hotel industry in the Philippines. Owned by SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation, a subsidiary of SM Investment Corporation and managed by … Read more