In an attempt to find growth, the companies are, again, turning to multichannel, believing that when channels coordinate, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Although e-commerce continues to register double-digital growth year-over-year, online sales have not matched the hype and vision evangelized over the last 15 years. In the same vein, … Read more
American Express Business Insights Data Show Full-Price Online Luxury Fashion Spending Sizzling The new data released from American Express Business Insights during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week revealed additional telling shifts in luxury fashion spending both in US and abroad. While young Gen Y consumers are demonstrating a growing hunger for full-priced online luxury, Seniors are showing … Read more
Every decade, luxury declares itself “at a turning point,” pours another magnum of optimism, and quietly raises prices. But this time, something genuinely structural is happening. From creative-director musical chairs to bankrupt department stores and gold‑priced gold, the industry is being forced to answer a very awkward question: what exactly are we selling for all … Read more
As the world prepares for the transition into the Year of the Horse (and whispers of the Snake for those still lingering in early 2026), the luxury spirits sector has decided that a simple red box is no longer the price of admission. After two decades on this beat, the observer sees a clear shift: … Read more
In the world of high luxury, the word “exclusive” has long been synonymous with the height of one’s walls. But as we move through 2026, a profound transformation is underway. The “gold standard” of a brand is no longer measured solely by the rarity of its leather or the precision of its movements, but by … Read more
The evolution of “travel retail” has reached a new high-water mark as Starboard Group, the LVMH-owned retail curator, launches a suite of high-concept boutiques aboard the Star Princess. Spanning nearly 5,000 square feet across two decks, this environment represents a shift away from traditional duty-free shops toward a “floating flagship” model. By integrating heritage houses … Read more