What impact will Condé Nast’s extension into ecommerce have on the retail industry?
With media company Condé Nast putting the weight of its 140 titles behind an ecommerce venture, it has the potential to alter the playing field for fashion and upscale retail.
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Luxury Insights Summit 2015 New York, April 29: Register now to learn from industry experts
Join speakers from YouGov, Interbrand, Shullman Research Center, Boston Retail Partners, McCann Truth Central, Havas Media, Ipsos and Wealth-X at the exclusive Luxury Insights Summit 2015 in New York on Wednesday, April 29. Registration limited to 75 attendees.
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Audi reimagines brand possibilities with on-demand car app
German automaker Audi is testing a program in San Francisco that has significant implications for the auto industry.
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Fortnum & Mason takes its tea “sky high” at The Shard
British department store Fortnum & Mason is celebrating spring with an oversized hamper and a spot of tea.
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Mr Porter outfits active lifestyles with new sport vertical
Online retailer Mr Porter is catering to its consumers’ active hobbies with the opening of a new dedicated section for sports attire that mixes style with performance.
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Digital search pathways essential for auto consumers: report
Forty-eight percent of British consumers in the market for a used car are undecided about what vehicle they want, according to research by Auto Trader.
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Q1 Chicago luxury real estate transactions grew in 2015
In the seven counties in the Metro Chicago region, the quarterly analysis of properties sold for more than $1 million witnessed a growth in the number of homes, but a decrease in price, according to the RE/MAX Luxury Report on Metro Chicago Real Estate.
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Tiffany, Schiaparelli, Harrods and Tod’s – Live news
Luxury Daily’s live news from April 28 – Tiffany sums up New York in simple terms; Schiaparelli names new design director for couture, ready-to-wear; Harrods mends consumer relations after Instagram contest mishap; Tod’s adds a hint of sparkle to Gommino offering on The Luxer.
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Givenchy, Aston Martin, Munich and Diane von Furstenberg – News briefs
Today in luxury marketing – Donatella Versace to front Givenchy ads; Aston Martin mulls plant in Alabama to be near Mercedes; Gulf tourists flock to Munich’s luxury life as Paris fades; DVF paves way for future.
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Inviting opinion pieces on luxury marketing
Luxury Daily is inviting opinion pieces on luxury advertising, marketing, media and retail issues that affect marketers as they run multichannel programs for branding as well as customer acquisition, retention and reactivation.
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