LUXURY

What should Hermès do to recover from PETA’s allegations?

Hermès Metamorphosis campaign French leather goods house Hermès is facing continued pressure from the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals following the activist organization’s allegations last month of mistreatment of alligators and crocodiles that eventually become its handbags and watches. After PETA released video footage of farms that it linked to the brand, Hermès issued a statement to press, but remained quiet on social media even in the face of

What should Hermès do to recover from PETA’s allegations?

Hermès Metamorphosis campaign French leather goods house Hermès is facing continued pressure from the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals following the activist organization’s allegations last month of mistreatment of alligators and crocodiles that eventually become its handbags and watches. After PETA released video footage of farms that it linked to the brand, Hermès issued a statement to press, but remained quiet on social media even in the face of

Registration open: Luxury Retail Summit: Holiday Focus 2015

Image courtesy of Stuart Weitzman Register now! Luxury Retail Summit: Holiday Focus 2015 Please click here to register for the third annual Luxury Retail Summit: Holiday Focus 2015 on Wednesday, Sept. 16 in New York Please join us for the third annual Luxury Retail Summit: Holiday Focus 2015 Wednesday, Sept. 16 in New York featuring leading specialists and top thinkers in luxury retailing and marketing. This daylong event in New

Registration open: Luxury Retail Summit: Holiday Focus 2015

Image courtesy of Stuart Weitzman Register now! Luxury Retail Summit: Holiday Focus 2015 Please click here to register for the third annual Luxury Retail Summit: Holiday Focus 2015 on Wednesday, Sept. 16 in New York Please join us for the third annual Luxury Retail Summit: Holiday Focus 2015 Wednesday, Sept. 16 in New York featuring leading specialists and top thinkers in luxury retailing and marketing. This daylong event in New

Altagamma, SDA Bocconi shares Italian culture, heritage via master program add-ons

Promotional image for the SDA Bocconi master programs Fondazione Altagamma, an association of globally renowned Italian luxury brands, is broadening the professional growth of students with three new international master programs. Also behind the programs is Italy’s SDA Bocconi School of Management. The school is listed among the most important international educational rankings in publications such as the Financial Times and Forbes. The school sources Italian cultural heritage as inspiration

Altagamma, SDA Bocconi shares Italian culture, heritage via master program add-ons

Promotional image for the SDA Bocconi master programs Fondazione Altagamma, an association of globally renowned Italian luxury brands, is broadening the professional growth of students with three new international master programs. Also behind the programs is Italy’s SDA Bocconi School of Management. The school is listed among the most important international educational rankings in publications such as the Financial Times and Forbes. The school sources Italian cultural heritage as inspiration

68pc of affluent Chinese likely booking a cruise this year: report

Chinese affluence Affluent Asian consumers show a strong interest in cruise tourism, with the market growing by double digits over the past three years, according to a new report from Agility Research. In general, Asian markets offer strong opportunities for travel service providers, as economies grow and consumers have more disposable income. For global lines, gearing Asia Pacific itineraries towards local consumers may boost bookings. “As tourism in Asia grows,

68pc of affluent Chinese likely booking a cruise this year: report

Chinese affluence Affluent Asian consumers show a strong interest in cruise tourism, with the market growing by double digits over the past three years, according to a new report from Agility Research. In general, Asian markets offer strong opportunities for travel service providers, as economies grow and consumers have more disposable income. For global lines, gearing Asia Pacific itineraries towards local consumers may boost bookings. “As tourism in Asia grows,

Top 10 automotive brand efforts of H1

Classic Porsche 911 sports car from the 1960s Luxury automakers have embraced a number of new trends in the first half of 2015, using new technology and social media to connect more intimately with consumers. From taking advantage of mobile applications such as Snapchat and Periscope to working to create autonomously driven vehicles, automakers are committed to making life easier for consumers. Fortunately, new technologies have provided many ways to

Top 10 automotive brand efforts of H1

Classic Porsche 911 sports car from the 1960s Luxury automakers have embraced a number of new trends in the first half of 2015, using new technology and social media to connect more intimately with consumers. From taking advantage of mobile applications such as Snapchat and Periscope to working to create autonomously driven vehicles, automakers are committed to making life easier for consumers. Fortunately, new technologies have provided many ways to