America’s Millionaire Population Grows by 200,000 The number of millionaire households in the U.S. has increased for the third consecutive year, but remains below the pre-recession high of 9.2 million in 2007, according to the 2012 Affluent Market Insights released by Millionaire Corner. US millionaire population rose by 200,000 to 8.2 million in 2011, up significantly from … Read more
Annual Walpole British Luxury Summit to focus once again on China The 2012 Walpole British Luxury Summit (9th May 2012, Bafta, 195 Piccadilly, London) will once again be focussed on China. Concentrating on the main markets for luxury in Greater China, covering the Mainland, Hong Kong and Macau. The Walpole Summit will look at the … Read more
Downward shift in luxury consumer attitudes at the start of 2012 signals shift toward ‘inconspicuous’ consumption that minimizes ostentation Media reports of a ‘renaissance’ in the luxury market appears to be limited to an extreme top tier of consumers, a small number compared with the bulk of the luxury marketplace potential, says the latest Unity … Read more
Chef-inspired pet foods Foodie revolution has transformed many kitchens into four-star restaurants for our pets that feast like epicureans, says New York Times story headlined “Boeuf Bourguignon Again?” Wild salmon, crab surimi, brown rice, duck, chicken and “hand-picked” vegetables and fruit represent a true culinary voyage in the bags of the luxury pet food lines. … Read more
Gucci released its second shoppable video You could click on hyperlinks on web pages in order to find out more about references and sources of what you were reading. Why not videos? Gucci is making interactive shoppable videos a reality. The luxury brand released its second shoppable video featuring products from Gucci Cruise Spring Summer … Read more
Chefs return from London and New York as India’s richest demand glamour and global cuisine