World’s rarest whisky collection created by The Dalmore x Harrods

Some of the rarest, oldest and most valuable whisky stock in the world have been united in the Dalmore Paterson Collection – the world’s rarest whisky collection created by the world’s leading luxury retailer has teamed up with one the world’s finest malt whisky brands. Consisting of twelve bottles, each rare expression has been individually … Read more

Few parents with kids are engaged in nightly reading

  Only one in three parents (33 percent) read bedtime stories with their children every night, and 50 percent of parents say their children spend more time with TV or video games than with books, according to a new survey from Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), the largest children’s literacy nonprofit in the United States, and affordable … Read more

Fifth Avenue, Broadway post substantial asking price increases

Rising asking prices and heavy foot traffic in Manhattan’s high profile shopping corridors make the Manhattan retail real estate sector one of New York City‘s most robust, according to The Real Estate Board of New York’s (REBNY’s) Spring 2013 Retail Report, a report compiling data about asking rents for available space provided by a broad … Read more

Asprey Purple Water amenities at Ritz-Carlton

Ritz-Carlton hotels collaborates with Asprey to bring travelers the very best hotel amenities Ritz-Carlton luxury hospitality chain and London-based luxury house Asprey announced a new alliance between the two luxury brands. Ritz-Carlton’s guests will be able to use Asprey Purple Water amenities in the guestrooms. Holding a royal warrant and dating back to 1781, Asprey … Read more

Global diamond demand to outpace supply

Worldwide Diamond Consumption to Surge by More Than 60 Percent by End of Decade Global diamond demand will outpace supply, signaling solid pricing prospects and a strong positive outlook for the industry overall, according to the 2012 Global Diamond Industry Report, released by global business consulting firm Bain & Company. A surge in rough diamond … Read more

Hong Kong’s Causeway Bay, Fifth Avenue and Avenue des Champs-Elysees top shop rent list

Luxury retailing continues to fuel trading and rental growth across prime pitches Hong Kong’s Causeway Bay top shop rent list Despite a backdrop of a slower global economy and continued uncertainty – notably surrounding the euro zone – global prime retail markets have proved generally resilient over the year to June, with rental growth driven … Read more