Ramires' season may be over
Chelsea midfielder Ramires might not play again this season because of the illness that knocked him out of Sunday’s Premier League title celebrations.
Ramires' season may be over
Future talks imminent – Jokanovic
Watford boss Slavisa Jokanovic is preparing for life in the Barclays Premier League despite still not knowing whether he will be taking the club there.
Curry wins NBA MVP vote
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry has been named Most Valuable Player in the NBA.
Options open for Al Kazeem
Al Kazeem could be set for another clash with his Prix Ganay conqueror Cirrus Des Aigles in the Prix D’Ispahan later this month.
Brazil interior’s mix of opportunities, challenges requires altered approach: BCG
Ralph Lauren’s Sāo Paulo flagship While most brands concentrate their efforts on Brazil’s coastal cities, consumers residing in the country’s interior are projected to contribute more than 45 percent of the growth through 2020, according to a new report by Boston Consulting Group. “Capturing Retail Growth in Brazil’s Rising Interior” explains that Brazilian consumers in general are tightening their spending compared with the past 15 years, but inland consumers go
Implicit, collaborative data collection minimizes privacy concerns: report
Moet uses Skosh to send Champagne to friends The “creepiness cliff” for consumer data collection always seems to be one step away, yet consumers have become more tolerant to various practices as the shopping experience improves and brands act in a more mannered way, according to a new report by L2. Brands are moving their CRM programs to cloud-based solutions that better integrate data collected from diverse channels. As data silos collapse, brands can
Armani helps consumers delve into brand history with exhibition space
Interior of Armani Silos Italian fashion label Giorgio Armani is giving consumers a better understanding of its brand history through a newly opened museum in Milan. Armani Silos, which opened with a star-studded event April 30, will display garments from the past decades as well as a digital archive of sketches and media. As Armani celebrates its 40th anniversary, creating a physical space dedicated to its heritage will further its brand’s
Tesla makes a “fundamental transformation” into home with sustainable energy
Tesla’s Powerwall U.S. electric automaker Tesla Motors is extending its energy-efficient inventions into the home with its new Powerwall home battery. The new means for electricity generates energy from solar panels and powers the home at all times of the day, diminishing the gap between supply and demand by allowing a consumer’s solar energy to be available for their home whenever. Tesla’s entry into home is unlike any other automaker’s
St. Regis opens in Moscow despite Russian instability
St. Regis Moscow’s lobby Starwood’s St. Regis property is opening in Moscow despite uncertainties in the Russian economy and a downturn in travel to the city. Airlines such as Delta, Etihad and Cathay Pacific are slashing or canceling services to Moscow as a result of the lack of travel plans to the city from consumers. When construction on a property begins prior to socio-economical issues in a region, what can
2014 was the year of the trophy property: report
Richard Meier Penthouse at 165 Charles, New York, NY More properties above $100 million were listed in 2014 than ever before, according to a new study released by Christie’s International Real Estate. As the number of wealthy individuals rises, inventory in coveted markets is dwindling and extravagance is spreading to new areas. A thriving real estate market tends to have a cascading effect across the luxury sector, with consumers turning