Luxury Daily’s live news from May 24 – Theresa May resigns as prime minister amid Brexit struggles; Giambattista Valli brings couture perspective to more consumers with H&M; Burberry brings Monogram collection to Saks with takeover; Safilo focuses on wholesale business with Solstice sale; Audi aims to lead sustainable premium mobility through transformation; Estée Lauder hopes to combat deforestation in Indonesia.
German automaker Audi is putting the focus on carbon neutrality through greater efforts surrounding electric cars and ownership alternatives.
Italian fashion label Giorgio Armani is sharing a look at its own heritage using the perspectives of longtime collaborators and ambassadors in a new video series.
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Luxury Daily’s live news from May 23 – Four Seasons revamps Los Cabos’ Eastern Cape; LVMH, Rihanna collaboration moves away from traditional seasonal collections; Baccarat, Woodford Reserve craft $1,500 bourbon; Ralph Lauren taps baseball legend for latest scent; Sephora releases new manifesto on inclusivity; Hearst continues changes within its organization.
Today in luxury – Kering to invest in new logistics network in Italy, U.S.; Audi’s electric ambitions just killed the TT and may cull the R8; Tiffany’s adapts to China’s green demands; Musk’s leaked email shows Tesla to make record deliveries in second quarter.
The top five retailers in the United States made $228.4 billion in earnings last year. They must be doing something right.
Luxury Daily’s live news from May 23 – Four Seasons revamps Los Cabos’ Eastern Cape; LVMH, Rihanna collaboration moves away from traditional seasonal collections; Baccarat, Woodford Reserve craft $1,500 bourbon; Ralph Lauren taps baseball legend for latest scent; Sephora releases new manifesto on inclusivity; Hearst continues changes within its organization.
Media brand Hearst is continuing to reorganize its editorial staff, like many of its contemporaries, with the editor of Esquire stepping down.
LVMH’s Sephora has adopted a new manifesto committing to be more inclusive.
U.S. fashion label Ralph Lauren is tapping former baseball player Alex Rodriguez as the face of its Polo Blue fragrance.
Crystal maker Baccarat has crafted a one-of-a-kind bottle to house a limited edition bourbon.
LVMH is taking no time to capitalize on its partnership with music artist Rihanna, launching her new fashion collection in a pop-up shop this month.
Luxury brands develop their reputation by being exclusive, which makes selling products off-price inherently risky.
Hospitality group Four Seasons is moving into marina-front territory with a new resort, as it debuts the first resort of its kind for the brand.
NEW YORK – As more affluent consumers embrace ecommerce, luxury brands need to craft valuable experiences that exist both online and offline.
While blockbuster beauty brands have strong awareness and trust in the Chinese market, consumers are increasingly interested in trying lesser-known labels.
MADRID – Despite a strong global economy, political developments and population changes are likely to put pressure on many countries’ resources.
The top five retailers in the United States made $228.4 billion in earnings last year. They must be doing something right.
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