Luxury Daily’s live news updates from Nov. 23 – Tod’s acquires Roger Vivier for $440M; Farfetch eases holiday purchases with shoppable window displays; Ferrari moves further toward independence from Fiat Chrysler; Mandarin Oriental taps Mayo Clinic expertise for wellness clinics.
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Even though app usage is incredibly strong, conversion rates through that mobile channel remain weak. Forrester Research reports that “most retailers say their mobile Web sales continue to outweigh their app sales.”
Mandarin Oriental Bodrum in Turkey is helping its guests lead a more holistic lifestyle with the introduction of the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program.
Fashion ecommerce platform Farfetch is making holiday shopping accessible 24/7 with shoppable window displays at more than 100 of its boutiques around the world.
After launching an initial public offering in New York this fall, Italian automaker Ferrari has filed an application to trade in Milan as well.
Italian luxury group Tod’s is ensuring that the Roger Vivier brand remains within its company by purchasing the label from its largest shareholder, Tod’s CEO Diego Della Valle and his family.
The rapid growth of the cruise market in Asia presents opportunities for both cruise liners and art dealers, according to Seaborne art auctioneer Park West Gallery.
