How new luxury is undermining the old guard
If wealth and upper-class stations are evaporating as lifestyle markers, old-guard luxury brands are in a tough position.
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Announcing Luxury FirstLook 2017: Time for Luxury 2.0
Register now for the nation’s premier conference focused on how the luxury business will rapidly evolve in 2017, calling for a reset to Luxury 2.0. Speaker list, agenda and registration link in article.
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As Paris reels from terrorism, peaceful nations see increased interest from affluent travelers
The trendiest travel destinations double as the world’s most peaceful nations, which in turn has resulted in surging interest and appeal among affluent travelers, according to a new report from Travel Leaders Group.
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The Freeman Journal challenges print and peers for ultra-high-net-worth read
Australian lifestyle publication The Freeman Journal is looking to disrupt the high-end media landscape as the continent’s luxury marketplace continues to grow.
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Retailers still dragging their feet in the mobile transition: report
Despite the future of retail clearly resting within the mobile space, many retailers are still in denial about the inevitability of the shift into the platform, according to a research study undertaken by NewStore.
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Rolls-Royce unveils boutique showroom concept to spur bespoke commissions
Britain’s Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has selected Dubai, United Arab Emirates as the testing ground for a progressive showroom concept that leverages experiential touchpoints to connect with potential consumers.
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Hugo Boss, Barneys, Trump and Christie’s – Live news
Luxury Daily’s live news from Oct. 26 – Hugo Boss reportedly moving focus away from luxury; Barneys publishes first book in 93-year history; Trump brand has become more toxic following vulgar remarks: Brand Keys; Christie’s sparks UGC participation with outdoor display.
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Farfetch, Sonia Rykiel, Nordstrom and Audi – News briefs
Today in luxury marketing – Where luxury fashion is a high-speed, high-volume business; Sonia Rykiel to shutter secondary line, lay off a quarter of staff; Nordstrom to hire fewer temporary employees for holiday season; Audi quits Le Mans to focus on electric car racing.
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Travel brands poised to grow exponentially with mobile marketing
Some estimates say that by 2017, more than 30 percent of online travel bookings will be made on a smartphone.
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