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Leveraged buyout of Saks to weigh on future owner’s intentions

May 23, 2013

If Saks Inc. goes through with the leveraged buyout of its company, the result could either spur international growth of the retailer or hollow out the company depending on the buyer’s intentions.


Porsche showcases Carrera history with targeted racing events

May 23, 2013

Porsche Cars Great Britain is enticing top-tier automobile owners and enthusiasts by showcasing the innovations of its iconic Carrera during the model’s 50th anniversary year.

Four Seasons’ Beverly Wilshire enhances guest experience via mobile app

May 23, 2013

Beverly Wilshire, a Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA, is enhancing the hotel experience through a new mobile application that allows guests to take full control of their stay.

St. Regis, Bentley cross-market brands via road-trip package

May 22, 2013

Starwood-owned St. Regis Hotels & Resorts is continuing its partnership with Bentley Motors to target affluent auto aficionados with a package that includes a road trip along California’s Pacific Coast Highway.

Audi expands dealership presence to become No. 1 in US

May 22, 2013

Audi of America is aiming to become the No. 1 luxury automaker in the United States and is investing $5 billion in three years to expand and update its showrooms to help boost the brand’s presence in North America.

Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana eye entry-level consumers with June Vogue ads

May 22, 2013

Luxury advertisers are eyeing entry-level consumers by pushing eyewear and other summer items through advertisements in the June issue of Condé Nast’s Vogue.

BMW aims to beat competitors with electric vehicle focus

May 21, 2013

German automaker BMW is aiming to beat out the competition by pushing its i concept electric vehicles with the i3 set to be in-stock this year.

Rolex, TAG Heuer target affluent travelers in Financial Times supplement

May 21, 2013

Luxury watchmakers and travel brands are targeting affluent readers of the Financial Times supplement called “Travel Unravelled,” which is a special issue of “How To Spend It.”

Saks drives store traffic with geo-targeted mobile ad

May 21, 2013

Department store chain Saks Fifth Avenue is luring consumers into its stores through a banner advertisement on the Weather Channel’s mobile application.

Net-A-Porter targets Hong Kong city dwellers with public tram takeover

May 20, 2013

Online retailer Net-A-Porter is targeting Chinese consumers with an out-of-home, takeover advertisement on a Hong Kong tramway vehicle as it tries to make inroads in one of the world’s largest luxury markets.