Using digital to drive in-store luxury purchases: Multichannel Retail study

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

Korloff-in the voyageur spirit

2luxury2 at Baselworld 2013: Korloff – a heritage inspired by the journey; The constant traveling companion ready for the next journey yonder. Privately held and independently owned French jewelry company Korloff continues its development of complications and travel focused timepieces & jewelry. At this year’s Baselworld 2013, Korloff came with Voyager, The Gent Voyager, Odyssey, Highway Voyager, Cassiopee, … Read more

Luxury Goods Landscape: China. Infographic.

Benefitting from a fast-growing middle class and a fast-developing distribution network, sales of luxury goods in China have consistently outperformed the global market. Sales of luxury goods in China tripled in value in the 5 years to 2012 and by 2017 the country’s luxury market is set to double in value again, according to the … Read more

Chef Olivier Gaupin joins esteemed Maitres Cuisiniers de France

Loews Atlanta’s Executive Chef Olivier Gaupin has been inducted into the prestigious Maitres Cuisiniers de France (Master Chef of France), an exclusive organization dedicated to preserving and spreading French culinary arts. Six chefs in the United States, including Gaupin, were inducted into the Maitres Cuisiniers de France during a conference ceremony held March 18 at … Read more

Chow Tai Fook, Cartier, and Swarovski among winners in the Chinese luxury e-commerce

Chao Tai Fook Tops L2’s Digital IQ Index: China – Watches & Jewelry Supplement; Cartier, Swarovski Round Out Top 3 With 70 percent of Chinese luxury consumers beginning their purchase online, digital is the tip pf the purchase spear in China. However, many Watch & Jewelry brands have adapted their marketing efforts to the needs … 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