Solar industry: Groundbreaking technologies on display at Intersolar North America

Intersolar North America, the premier solar industry exhibition and conference in North America for solar professionals to exchange information and develop business opportunities in the U.S. solar market, returns July 9-12, 2012, marking its fifth year in San Francisco. This year’s conference program offers attendees a fresh perspective on the companies and technologies that promise … Read more

Mahatma Gandhi’s memorabilia to be auctioned at Sotheby’s

The letters of one of the most inspirational man in history are to be auctioned in London. Wanting to acquire Mahatma Gandhi memorabilia offered for auction at Sotheby’s London on July 10, the Indian government is now pitted against relatives of the Father of the Nation who have expressed reservations. “Public funds should not be … Read more

Inaugural Digital IQ Index: Fragrance report. The digital footprint of most fragrance brands is weak and uninspired

The first of its kind, the inaugural L2’s Digital IQ Index: Fragrance report benchmarks the digital competence of global fragrance brands, looking at 350 data points across four dimensions: Site, Digital Marketing, Social Media, and Mobile. L2’s Digital IQ Index: Fragrance study attempts to quantify the digital competence of 63 fragrance brands, and, as always, … Read more

Luxury shoppers visit the mall 25% more times than the average shopper

Luxury shoppers are bucking the trend in retail: visiting the mall more often and spending more money in each visit than the average shopper. They’re in malls because they know they can find the most variety and enjoy spending time there, according to Eye’s survey, one of the US leading mall media provider, that has … Read more

Luxury and premium brands that are socially responsible do better. Survey.

Most (82%) wealthy Americans define social responsibility by a company behaving ethically with employees, customers and suppliers. Environmental behavior and philanthropic actions are both named by respondents as an essential component of CSR (58%), according to a new survey by the independent and objective New York-based Luxury Institute, “Corporate Social Responsibility: The Wealthy Consumer’s Viewpoint.” … Read more

The European luxury sector – a model for sustainable growth. Study

European Commission Vice-President Antonio Tajani announces a political action plan to ensure the competitiveness of  the sector   The European luxury sector is a key driver for European jobs and competitiveness revealed a study by Frontier Economics. The study was commissioned by European Cultural and Creative Industries Alliance (ECCIA), the European Cultural and Creative Industries Alliance, composed of … Read more