Amazon maintains market, but counterfeiting, discounting prevent luxury entry
While Amazon continues to grow, its penetration into the most affluent households has decreased over the past year, according to new research from the Shullman Research Center.
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Retailers turn athletes into muses as $450M menswear market matures
Retailers have taken advantage of contemporary menswear’s popularity by aligning with the sports world’s most premier athletes.
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Fendi hosts pop-up with personality within Harrods
Italian fashion house Fendi’s furry Fendirumi mascots are serving as the inspiration for a whimsical pop-up at British department store Harrods.
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Tod’s banks on blockbuster success with leading man
Italian fashion label Tod’s is adding a Hollywood touch to its autumn/winter 2016 global advertising campaign, casting a rising movie star in a tribute to the Italian lifestyle.
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Apple services up 19pc – not enough to offset 8pc iPhone drop
Slightly edging out forecasts, Apple’s revenue from services grew 19 percent from a year ago, but it was not enough to offset a slowdown in iPhone and iPad sales, which dragged down overall revenue for the second quarter in a row.
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Glenfiddich explores its Scottish ethos for upcoming apparel entrance
Scotch whisky maker Glenfiddich is dressing its enthusiasts in a sense of place with help from Scottish fashion labels.
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Jaguar Land Rover invests in in-seat experience with tech research expansion
British automaker Jaguar Land Rover is responding to changes in the automotive sector by furthering its technology research operations.
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Gucci, TCS World Travel, Giuseppe Zanotti and Ferrari – Live news
Luxury Daily’s live news from July 27 – Gucci leverages Snapchat’s storytelling for #24HourAce unveiling; TCS drives interest from golfers with South American experience; Giuseppe Zanotti taps Jennifer Lopez’s celebrity style for exclusive capsule; Ferrari eases innovation via concept simulator platform.
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LVMH, Facebook, US real estate and Tesla – News briefs
Today in luxury marketing – LVMH thrives on selling Frenchness to Americans; Facebook exec looks to seize on opportunities in luxury; US expands program to track secret buyers of luxury real estate; This is the enormous gigafactory, where Tesla will build its future.
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The Amazon effect: Is there a new player in the fashion retail space?
With recent reports showing luxury fashion spend is down and Burberry recording a recent drop in earnings, Amazon may see an opportunity to shake up a new sector.
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Customers are lazy. Are marketers ready to pick up the slack?
When did it start? Ten, 11 or 12 years ago when marketers began, slowly, conceding their driver’s seat to consumers?
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