Today in luxury marketing – Ralph Lauren sales miss estimates, but it sees a pick-up; Fabrizio Cardinali appointed Dunhill CEO as change continues at Richemont; Luxury-goods companies go to great lengths for China’s VIP shoppers; Luxury buyers preferring bright colors over sober classics.

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Today in luxury marketing – Chanel leads luxury fashion brands on Pinterest: study; Dine at the world’s first Armani café; Fabio Guidetti named Elie Tahari international president; Mercedes dealer review opens home front in luxury war.

Today in luxury marketing – Asia growth lifts Burberry profit 14pc; Armani growth continues as operating profit rises 20pc; Marty Wikstrom exits Richemont; Collecting art with François Pinault.

Today in luxury marketing – Qatar Holding “looking at” Versace investment; Neiman Marcus scales back in China; Saks stock gains on down day for market; Luxury car prices fall in China amid government frugality push.

Today in luxury marketing – LVMH readies workshops for visitors; Jewelry expected to help Richemont to outshine peers; $1M of Chopard jewelry stolen at Cannes Film Festival; Do not give Nordstrom the boot.

Today in luxury marketing: Carolina Herrera puts renewed focus on Asia; New Mercedes-Benz S-Class unveiled; Audi sees new performance cars joining A3 to drive 2013 growth; Richemont chairman to take a break.

Today in luxury marketing – Kering to make luxury leather goods in Serbia with state support; Cartier line inspired by Paris; Pininfarina and BMW collaborate on concept car; Porsche again staring down another $1.8B in hedge fund lawsuits.

Today in luxury marketing – Tod’s Q1 earnings fall, CEO sees growth abroad; Nicole Kidman to appear in Jimmy Choo ads; Audi sales in China exceed BMW, Mercedes on demand for SUVs; Aston Martin holder Investment Dar offers assets to creditors.

Today in luxury marketing – Italian shoemaker Ferragamo Q1 profit doubles; Ralph Lauren to open on Fifth Avenue in New York; Wedgwood repositions as luxury home and lifestyle brand with BuroCreative; Luxury brands blame slowdown on China’s gifting crackdown.