Department store chain Barneys New York is taking the opportunity during the holidays to not only delight with in-store and digital experiences, but to inspire charity.

British fashion label Stella McCartney is entering a new realm of fashion following its participation in the royal wedding, funneling the wave of hype into a sustainable endeavor.

Social influencer marketing has grown in popularity and this year has become an established tactic, but now brands need to fine-tune their practices.

Marriott International’s hospitality brand The Ritz-Carlton is bringing new depth to user-generated content through a collaborative filmmaking project with Hearst Magazines.

The rise of the digital economy simultaneously poses the biggest challenge and growth opportunity to the luxury business, according to the newly released “State of Luxury 2018: The Insider View” report from Luxury Daily and Unity Marketing that surveyed 599 decision-making luxury industry insiders. More details in article on how to buy or get the report free with a new annual subscription.

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Luxury Daily’s live news from Nov. 15 – Galeries Lafayette training program courts client-centric sales model; Aston Martin’s revenues up 81pc in Q3; Gucci gears up for gifting with disco-themed effort; Crown & Caliber brings pre-owned and new together with Troverie; Meredith hires sales execs for luxury titles; Bricks-and-mortar to draw majority of holiday shoppers: JLL.

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Meet Laurence Nicolas, executive vice president and global managing director for jewelry and watches at Sotheby’s, New York. She is on Luxury Daily’s prestigious Luxury Women to Watch 2019 honor roll.

Luxury Daily’s live news from Nov. 15 – Galeries Lafayette training program courts client-centric sales model; Aston Martin’s revenues up 81pc in Q3; Gucci gears up for gifting with disco-themed effort; Crown & Caliber brings pre-owned and new together with Troverie; Meredith hires sales execs for luxury titles; Bricks-and-mortar to draw majority of holiday shoppers: JLL.

Italian fashion label Gucci is tapping into nostalgia in a vintage-inspired holiday film.

Media group Meredith is adding to the sales team for its luxury titles with two new hires.

Pre-owned watch seller Crown & Caliber is teaming up with timepiece platform Troverie to enable luxury buyers to trade up their watches.

In the third quarter, British automaker Aston Martin almost doubled the number of units sold, contributing to a sharp rise in revenues.

Responding to the digital changes in retail, French department store chain Galeries Lafayette is taking a new approach to training the frontline staff for its upcoming Champs-Elysées flagship.

Public relations has evolved to be about more than media outreach and placements, with practitioners today managing a brand’s overall strategy and image.

With more than a third of consumers already doing their holiday shopping, retailers with a physical presence are set to draw a majority of consumers this season.