Luxury Daily, May 25, 2016 – Merger and acquisition successes point to healthy luxury market

May 25, 2016

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Financial Services Merger and acquisition successes point to healthy luxury market
By Forrest Cardamenis
	SAN FRANCISCO – Merger and acquisition deal trends show signs of a healthy luxury market across most sectors, according to an executive from Deloitte Corporate Finance. Entire article

Mobile Announcing Luxury Daily’s Mobile Insights Summit 2016 New York June 23
By Staff reports
	Register now for Luxury Daily’s Mobile Insights Summit 2016, the nation’s only data-led executive conference discussing how evolving mobile consumer behavior is affecting brands and retailers’ marketing, retail, media and digital efforts. Analyst speakers from Deloitte, Strategy Analytics, GfK, BIA/Kelsey, McCann Truth Central, Shullman Research Center and Boston Retail Partners. Entire article

Marketing Capital assists fight to retain artisan skills, says Investindustrial founder
By Sarah Jones
	SAN FRANCISCO – Even with the current geopolitical climate, now is a good time to invest in luxury brands, according to an executive from Investindustrial, the owner of Aston Martin and Sergio Rossi. Entire article

Apparel and accessories Saint Laurent’s cornerstones have allowed for evolutionary opportunities
By Staff reports
	SAN FRANCISCO – When Yves Saint Laurent was rebranded in 2012, many scoffed at the idea, but with the brand’s codes well-established, the move was internally trusted. Entire article

Government Asia beacon of optimism amid politically-induced economic shortcomings in West
By Forrest Cardamenis
	SAN FRANCISCO – Economic recovery depends primarily upon functional elected governments, according to a former U.S. Treasury Secretary. Entire article

Jewelry Swarovski, Karlie Kloss team for search-boosting UGC effort
By Staff reports
	Precision-cut crystal maker Swarovski has signed digital-savvy model Karlie Kloss as its latest brand ambassador. Entire article

Marketing Money is a byproduct of doing something great: Frame co-founder
By Sarah Jones
	SAN FRANCISCO – Influencers can boost a fashion brand’s awareness and appeal, but the most effective partnerships are organic rather than bought, according to panelists speaking at the Financial Times’ Business of Luxury Summit. Entire article

Fragrance and personal care Sephora cultivates insight and Kik followers in interactive quiz
By Staff reports
	LVMH-owned Sephora is driving customers to mobile messaging platform Kik in a new contest asking users to answer three questions and enabling the retailer to build its audience on the platform while gaining shopper insights. Entire article

News briefs Olivier Rousteing, Missoni, luxury and Manolo Blahnik – Live news
By Staff reports
	Luxury Daily's live news from May 24 - Olivier Rousteing shares love of football for high-fashion NikeLab capsule; Missoni to open first branded residence in Miami; Luxury market pattern to continue for foreseeable future: Bain; Manolo Blahnik steps up in-store presence in Asia. Entire article

News briefs Christie’s, Turkey, Australia and Hermès – News briefs
By Staff reports
	Today in luxury marketing - Christie’s reconfigures June jewelry sale in light of globalized bidding; Turks buying Prada online makes investors ignore politics; Fashion is a big business in Australia – but you wouldn't know it from the news; Hermès bets on ready-to-wear. Entire article

Columns Debate over short-form vs. long-form content irrelevant
By a Luxury Daily columnist
	What began as a reasonable discussion about the merits of newer, digital-native forms of content and what effect, if any, those were having on the vaunted long-form article has devolved into an all-out war-of-words amongst aficionados of both camps. Entire article

Columns Beginner’s guide to altered reality
By a Luxury Daily columnist
	While the term may sound like something you would hear in a futuristic sci-fi film, the idea of altered reality is no longer limited to just fiction. Increasingly, it is becoming an integrated part of our world and an avenue for brands to explore. Entire article

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