What are luxury handbag consumers interested in?

World Handbag Report – industry’s first global analysis of the luxury handbag market China – the 3rd largest volume of luxury handbag searches European handbag brands dominate China    After the World Luxury Index Handbags study release this July, Digital Luxury Group and Luxury Society released The World Handbag Report, the industry’s first global analysis … Read more

Which regions are most attractive to investors? Colliers’ 2013 Sentiment survey

How will the world’s leading property investors manage their portfolios in the coming year? Colliers’ 2013 Sentiment survey reports a positive global investor sentiment The most desirable region for heightened global investment in real estate in the coming year will be the United States, followed by Asia and Western Europe, in particular London, Paris and … Read more

How young adults are suporting causes, and why companies should care

Value of social activism in brand building: 74% of young adults prefer to buy from a socially responsible company Two out of three young adults think companies have a moral obligation to help solve social problems. Even more of them (73%) believe companies should use their knowledge and resources to help societies solve problems, according … Read more

Journeys. Wanderings in contemporary Turkey: Louis Vuitton spotlight on Turkey

Journeys. Wanderings in contemporary Turkey continues the cycle of exhibitions, initiated at the Espace culturel Louis Vuitton in 2006, exploring the contemporary art scene of a foreign country. After Indonesia in 2011, the Espace now turns the spotlight on Turkey. Eleven artists from different generations use a variety of techniques to evoke, each in their … 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

Vacation habits across multiple countries and continents

Expedia’s 2012 Vacation Deprivation Study Reveals Stark Differences in National Attitudes Towards Vacation   Japanese, Koreans, Americans and Mexicans take fewest vacation days; French, Spanish, German and Brazilian workers take most, according to Expedia’s 2012 Vacation Deprivation Study. Asian workers continue to take the fewest vacation days. Japanese workers trail the field; the average Japanese … Read more