Global market intelligence firm Synovate yesterday released data from a global study on luxury brands that showed two in three people across 11 markets treat themselves to luxury every now and then, b…
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Jewellery sales regain some of their sparkle
Although the highly discretionary jewellery sector was one of the hardest hit retail markets last holiday, jewellery stores have an edge over traditional retailers this year, as stores look to improve…
Louis Vuitton expands in Asia-Pacific
Louis Vuitton has opened in Macau’s One Central retail and residential development as part of its planned expansion across the Asia Pacific region.
The French luxury label’s One Central &q…
Jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels sees Japan remaining crucial market
Luxury French jeweller Van Cleef & Arpels continues to view Japan as a key market and is confident sales will pick up once the economy recovers, its president and chief executive officer said in a…
Interview: Keeping “watch” on consumers
A five-minute interview with Jean-Claude Biver, Hublot CEO, on the luxury retail market.
To view the interview, visit CNBC.…
Bottega Veneta and Coty Inc. sign a fragrance license agreement
Renowned design leader to debut signature scent Bottega Veneta and Coty Inc., a leader in the global beauty industry,announced today the formation of an exclusive partnership to create, develop, and d…
Pink diamond fetches record price
A ring with a chickpea-sized pink diamond has fetched a record price of $US10.8 million at an auction in Hong Kong Christie’s said.…
Designer crime: the Prada bag blag
Designer robbers went on an early Christmas shopping spree in Sydney today, smashing the front doors of the CBD Prada store and stripping it of luxury bags and clothes. …
HUGO BOSS in the first three quarters of 2009
HUGO BOSS holds its ground in difficult market environment…