Overseas shoppers: who spends what in the UK
Simplification of visitor paperwork could boost UK revenues generated by Chinese shoppers by an estimated £1.2bn – but who spends the most?
Simplification of visitor paperwork could boost UK revenues generated by Chinese shoppers by an estimated £1.2bn – but who spends the most?
Reversing the trend of recent years, the Americas region is the king of the luxury goods spending hill, estimated to grow at four percent in 2013 versus 2012, surpassing the estimated 2.5 percent growth rate for China, as luxury spending in that country moderates, according to the 12th Edition of Bain’s Luxury Goods … Read more
Coty to build a worldwide fragrance business for Miu Miu Miu Miu‘s first entree into the world of prestige fragrances was announced by Coty and Prada Group. The two companies signed an exclusive partnership to create, develop and distribute a signature line of fragrances under the Miu Miu name. Created in 1993, Miu Miu – … Read more
What began in the early 1990s as a bespoke BMW 750Li for Karl Lagerfeld has since evolved into a byword for customisation at the very highest level. BMW Individual division not only creates one-of-a-kind automobiles, it also designs and completes market-specific special editions and models, for example in its collaborations with watchmaker Girard Perregaux … Read more
Named “Checkmate” by her owner, with her imposing yet streamlined profile, her unusual black livery and 44 meters of pure elegance, the latest Benetti M/Y Checkmate yacht is catalyzig the attention of all Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2013 (FLIBS) public. Benetti Checkmate is the 15th yacht built in the fortunate Vision line, … Read more
Meeting sustainable development challenges is a long-term undertaking: LVMH’s Sustainable Anniversary. A look back on 20 years of environmental responsibility celebrated by the LVMH Group. The LVMH luxury giant group celebrated 20 years of environmental responsibility with a special event attended by nearly 300 internal and external specialists in sustainable development. During two hours of panel … Read more