Ecommerce giant Amazon is debuting a new delivery solution for apartment buildings in yet another challenge to the retail industry.

NEW YORK – For an automotive company, innovation on the design and engineering side is key, but innovation in how the product is presented is just as important.

NEW YORK – Building good customer experience is all about creating and cultivating the right habits.

Even as more women ascend the decision-making ranks at luxury marketers, work needs to be done to attract them to C-suite and key marketing, retail, media and digital positions in a business that shows resilience and long-term focus in good times and bad.

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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This special report, in collaboration with Jing Daily, is a gift from Luxury Daily to its loyal paid subscribers for their continuing support. China is the beating heart of the global luxury market. Most luxury marketers have their eyes and ears tuned to the likes and evolving tastes of Chinese customers buying luxury goods and services domestically and overseas. Here is a thorough examination of the state of innovation in China’s luxury market.

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The wireless carriers are not the only ones who know where you are, where you have been and often where you are going.

Airbnb is facing an existential threat that has the potential to fundamentally destroy its revenue model. It is a crisis and public relations lesson that every entrepreneur and marketing professional should watch closely.

Luxury Daily’s live news from June 20 – Four Seasons, NetJets bring bespoke customization to one-destination trips; Richemont delists YNAP from Milan Stock Exchange; Bulgari revitalizes area of Shanghai with new hotel; Christofle adds Karl Lagerfeld limited-edition to Mood collection; Luxury Card spotlights services in national US spot; Phillips showcases art, design through exhibition platform.

Designer Karl Lagerfeld is adding another category to his resume through a partnership with French silver manufacturer Christofle.

Premium card provider Luxury Card is demonstrating the convenience of its Mastercard Gold Card in a television spot with a professional athlete.

Bulgari Hotels & Resorts is moving into Shanghai as part of the Suhe Creek riverside urban revitalization project.

Yoox Net-A-Porter has officially been delisted from the Milan Stock Exchange, according to Richemont.

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is working with private aviation firm NetJets to launch new packages for greater bespoke travel.

Auction house Phillips is creating an immersive art buying experience with the debut of a new exhibition platform for contemporary art.