Luxury Daily, July 17, 2015 – Duty-free spending to grow 51pc in 5 years: report

July 17, 2015

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Research Duty-free spending to grow 51pc in 5 years: report
By Sarah Jones
	The number of outbound international travelers is projected to reach 1 billion by 2018, creating an opportunity for luxury brands to reach a global audience through airport retail placements, according to a report by Conlumino. Entire article

In-store Burberry invests in New York market with expanded SoHo shop
By Staff reports
	British heritage brand Burberry has reopened its SoHo boutique in New York after extensive renovations to the space. Entire article

Multichannel Save the date: Luxury Retail Summit: Holiday Focus 2015 New York Sept. 16
By Staff reports
	Please join us for the third annual Luxury Retail Summit: Holiday Focus 2015 conference Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015 in New York. Entire article

In-store Printemps tours local hotels in window displays
By Sarah Jones
	French department store chain Printemps is paying homage to Parisian hotels with an in-store campaign that pairs high fashion with hospitality. Entire article

Mobile Gucci introduces new campaign in The Cut mobile advertisement
By Kay Sorin
	Italian fashion label Gucci is inspiring consumers to start shopping for fall by highlighting its new campaign on the mobile-optimized Web site of New York magazine’s The Cut. Entire article

In-store Porsche introduces branded restaurant to expand consumer experiences
By Kay Sorin
	German automaker Porsche is diversifying its offerings with a new fine dining restaurant in its experience center in Atlanta. Entire article

Events/Causes Ritz-Carlton spurs spontaneous holiday travel with Middle Eastern promotion
By Kay Sorin
	The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company is encouraging Middle Eastern travelers to celebrate the festival of Eid-ul-Fitr by visiting some of its most beautiful locations in the United States. Entire article

Mobile How Google’s buy button, voice search could make retail sales skyrocket
By Staff reports
	NEW YORK – Executives at Google’s Retail Leadership Summit 2015 discussed the company’s initiatives for building a more frictionless smartphone shopping experience, including rolling out mobile voice search for shopping and a buy button implemented within advertisements. Entire article

News briefs Johnnie Walker, Chanel, Penhaligon’s and Cartier – Live news
By Staff reports
	Luxury Daily's live news from July 16 - Johnnie Walker touts Scottish heritage via limited-edition bottles; Chanel keeps it all in the family with Lily-Rose Depp casting; Penhaligon’s returns to barbershop roots for latest fragrance; Cartier explores Congloese art progression at foundation exhibit. Entire article

News briefs Swatch Group, LVMH, NYFW: Men’s and Balmain – News briefs
By Staff reports
	Today in luxury marketing - Swatch Group’s first-half net slumps 20pc; LVMH to launch Apple Watch rival; Duckie Brown and Michael Kors make the case for American fashion at New York men’s shows; Balmain taps power sisters for fall 2015 campaign. Entire article

Columns Why store visits are not conversions
By a Luxury Daily columnist
	Given the inherent flaws, counting store visits as conversions represents a rather alarming shift in the industry. Marketers are investing dollars in campaigns without being able to correlate them to sales results. Entire article

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