The “Next 15? will drive 80pc of emerging market growth by 2025: report
As emerging markets continue to grow, 600 of the world’s top cities will be responsible for nearly 85 percent of global economic growth by 2025, according to a new report by McKinsey.
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How will stricter sanctions on Russia affect countries involved?
The downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 has spurred the European Union to take a harsher approach to Russia’s escalating role in the Ukrainian conflict.
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Luxury Retail Summit 2014 New York Sept. 9: Starwood, MissoniHome, Christie’s Watch Shop, Leading Hotels of the World, WSJ., ForbesLife, Bloomberg Pursuits, Wealth-X, Eleven James, Crest and Co.
Registration is open for the second annual Luxury Retail Summit: Holiday Focus 2014 conference Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014 in New York featuring speakers from Starwood Hotels and Resorts, MissoniHome, Christie’s Watch Shop, The Leading Hotels of the World, Crest and Co., Eleven James, WSJ. magazine, ForbesLife, Bloomberg Pursuits, Style Coalition and leading luxury-focused agencies and market researchers.
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Fendi looks to open first residential palazzo in 2016
Italian fashion label Fendi is making its first foray into the world of real estate with a condo project in Miami.
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Piaget extends awareness at eponymous polo cup via rose code
Richemont-owned Piaget is looking to connect to affluent polo enthusiasts through visual and branded touchpoints at the third annual Piaget Hamptons Cup on August 10.
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Chronofy introduces guide to regulate pre-owned watch market
Timepiece valuation brand The Chronofy will launch a quarterly guide to provide a value and information for pre-owned wristwatches.
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BMW stokes in-game Gran Turismo interaction
German automaker BMW is teaming up with Sony PlayStation to encourage players of Gran Turismo 6 to capture images of the automaker’s vehicles using the Photomode feature.
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Four Seasons Maui encourages aspirational couples to travel by offering incentives
Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, HI, is creating a getaway for couples that is affordable with a wide range of pre-planned activities.
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Balmain, retail, automakers in China and Kering – News briefs
Today in luxury marketing – Why Balmain’s designer loves Zara’s copies; The shoe wars heat up; Car makers in China lack pricing luxury; Kering Foundation supports “Bring Back Our Girls” campaign.
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Where is the innovation in mobile advertising?
In the last decade, mobile devices have changed the way we communicate with one another, access information and consume media. Surprisingly, it has not really changed the way advertisers use these devices to communicate with consumers.
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