Most highly rated hotel spas in the U.S.

Top 10 Hotel Spas in the U.S. California’s Four Seasons Resort The Biltmore Santa Barbara is the most highly rated hotel spa in the U.S., according to TripAdvisor’s America’s Top 10 Hotel Spas survey. The survey shows that for nearly a third of the participating 1,100 U.S. travelers, the beginning of a new year is a chance … Read more

19 new luxury retailers welcomed on Madison Avenue

Madison Avenue Welcomes Nineteen New Retailers in Second Half of 2012 Madison Avenue, the North America’s premier luxury district, is featuring some of the most sought-after real estate in the world. The Madison Avenue Business Improvement District (BID) released its Second Half report for new store openings, announcing 19 new retailers. “Madison Avenue hosts the largest … Read more

Food waste consciousness, “mini-meals” and veganism top list of 2013 consumer health trends

The growth of food waste consciousness, mini-meals, gluten-free products and mainstream veganism top the health trends expected to make headlines in 2013, according to a second annual forecast by a leading national research group studying health-related attitudes and behavior in America. The Values Institute at DGWB, a social science research entity based in Santa Ana, … Read more

Shiseido Honorary Chairman receives WWD Beauty Inc 2012 Visionary of the Year Award

Shiseido Honorary Chairman Yoshiharu Fukuhara Receives one of the most prestigious award in the cosmetic industry Women’s Wear Daily (WWD) Beauty Inc, the leading influencer in the beauty industry, has awarded Shiseido Honorary Chairman Yoshiharu Fukuhara the “2012 Visionary of the Year Award” in recognition of his strategic development of the global business and rich … Read more

Meant to last: travelling and writing by Goyard

  The year 2012 proved eventful for French Luxury trunk maker Goyard, the oldest Parisian trunk maker still in business, especially in terms of new boutique openings. Within a few months, three new retail spaces opened in three of the world’s fastest-growing metropolises: Shanghai, Sao Paolo and Taipei. Sao Paulo remains the only Goyard boutique … Read more

Alfred Dunhill signs exclusive license agreement with Inter Parfums

Inter Parfums Signs an Exclusive License Agreement for Alfred Dunhill Fragrances   Alfred Dunhill looks to develop its global fragrance business by signing a ten-year exclusive worldwide fragrance license with Inter Parfums. The agreement commences on April 3, 2013 and replaces a previous license agreement with Procter & Gamble that terminates on April 3, 2013. … Read more