What the coronavirus outbreak means for the luxury business
As the outbreak of the coronavirus in China worsens, there could be significant ramifications for the luxury business that has grown dependent on Chinese consumers for growth.
As the outbreak of the coronavirus in China worsens, there could be significant ramifications for the luxury business that has grown dependent on Chinese consumers for growth.
Hong Kong retailers are under siege as protests are increasingly targeting shopping areas and spreading to weekdays after the early days when they were limited to weekends.
The spread of the coronavirus in China, especially during the busy Lunar New Year season, may affect tourism and luxury consumption in that market, threatening near-term revenue for leading European luxury houses.
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Sustainability is 2019 Luxury Word of the Year for its vast influence on luxury brands’ strategies and philosophies, spanning sectors and supply chains. Inclusivity and transparency were runners’-up.
Matteo Lunelli has his work cut out. On Jan. 1, he becomes the new president of Altagamma, succeeding the formidable Andrea Illy, with a mandate to support and save Italian craftsmanship.
With about a week left before Christmas and Hanukkah, retailers have the opportunity to simplify holiday shopping by offering a seamless omnichannel and stress-free purchase path.
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It is no secret that luxury brands have not had it easy in the Greater China market this year for myriad reasons.
While some luxury companies are leveraging their heritage, others are dramatically disrupting their brands to meet consumer needs. But is there a third path to success in the luxury market to consider?