Ritz-Carlton Hotel has once again ranked highest in the luxury brand segment, for a third year in a row by J.D. Power and Associates in their 2012 North America Guest Satisfaction Index Study. Two of Hilton’s hotel brands received highest rankings in the Study. Hilton Garden Inn achieved the highest ranking in the “Upscale Segment” … Read more
Factors to watch in the mix of consumers and luxury products Bain & Company, one of the leading advisor to the global luxury goods industry expects an average of seven to nine percent annual increases in global sales to fuel luxury brands’ growth aspirations until the middle of the decade. “Brands must develop strategies … Read more
“Skinny Jeans Syndrome” The trendy denims are causing twisted testicles, bladder weakness and even urinary tract infections, low sperm count and fungal infections, the experts claim. ”Men who wear tight or ill-fitting trousers, or underwear which is restrictive around the groin area could be damaging their health. Wearing tight-fitting clothing over a prolonged … Read more
The first of its kind, the inaugural L2’s Digital IQ Index: Fragrance report benchmarks the digital competence of global fragrance brands, looking at 350 data points across four dimensions: Site, Digital Marketing, Social Media, and Mobile. L2’s Digital IQ Index: Fragrance study attempts to quantify the digital competence of 63 fragrance brands, and, as always, … Read more
Luxury shoppers are bucking the trend in retail: visiting the mall more often and spending more money in each visit than the average shopper. They’re in malls because they know they can find the most variety and enjoy spending time there, according to Eye’s survey, one of the US leading mall media provider, that has … Read more
European Commission Vice-President Antonio Tajani announces a political action plan to ensure the competitiveness of the sector The European luxury sector is a key driver for European jobs and competitiveness revealed a study by Frontier Economics. The study was commissioned by European Cultural and Creative Industries Alliance (ECCIA), the European Cultural and Creative Industries Alliance, composed of … Read more