Luxury Platform Strategy

Luxury branded jewelry has sparkling outlook amid diamond recession december 12, 2019
Despite stalling short-term growth in the diamond market, the luxury branded segment of the category is expected to grow by high single digits into 2020.
Tiffany’s Blue Box Café enters Mainland China in renovated Shanghai Tiffany store december 11, 2019
Restaurants within flagships and larger department stores are key attractions to consumers seeking unique dining experiences that reward shopping trips. In Tiffany's case, the Blue Box Café is turning into a significant visual metaphor for the jewelry brand.
Christie’s Supreme, luxury handbag sale fetches more than $2M december 11, 2019
Further solidifying streetwear’s place in high-fashion, auction house Christie’s “Handbags x Hype” sale saw an Hermès Birkin bag and a Supreme x Louis Vuitton trunk tie for the most expensive lots.
For luxury watch brands, balancing ecommerce with retail can prove a challenge december 11, 2019
Between traditional bricks-and-mortar stores and new digital ventures, luxury watch sales are all over the place.
Kering/LVMH rivalry set to intensify with Moncler and Tiffany acquisitions december 10, 2019
Looking ahead to 2020 and a China market that is by no means as certain as it was in previous years, both LVMH and Kering know that diversity is key.
David Yurman makes more room for men’s collections in New York move december 6, 2019
Jeweler David Yurman has relocated its Manhattan flagship store, creating a more spacious destination for consumers to explore its collections in person.
Phillips to auction Turkish jeweler’s bespoke work to support One Drop charity december 5, 2019
Auction house Phillips will offer an exclusive jewelry lot designed by jeweler Sevan Bıçakçı, to benefit the One Drop Foundation, a charity created by Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberté.
Tiffany launches new men’s holiday pop-up store as Manhattan flagship readies for renovation december 5, 2019
The pop-up serves as an experiential preview into what Tiffany’s home for the next couple of years will look like as the flagship store next door undergoes renovation.
Saks owner HBC’s insider group sends stinger letter to oppose Catalyst Capital offer december 3, 2019
The fight for control of Hudson's Bay Company, a 349-year-old retailer that owns Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks Off 5th and its self-named department store chain, has intensified. A group led by HBC boss Richard Baker is telling shareholders to thwart Catalyst Capital Group's unsolicited offer in a letter that is stark in its warnings.
What next for Hong Kong luxury? december 2, 2019
Even though the university protests are over, election results pro-democrats and the street melees subsided, the damage has been done: Hong Kong has taken a serious hit as an attraction for Mainland Chinese and overseas tourists looking for luxury goods and services.

Bentley Motors eyes skiers with Bomber Ski partnership december 10, 2019
Bentley Motors has partnered with U.S.-based Bomber Ski to produce special-edition skis to mark the British automaker’s centenary.
Aston Martin Lagonda takes to the air with Airbus chopper design partnership december 9, 2019
Aston Martin Lagonda will soon incorporate its design aesthetic in Airbus helicopters.
Land Rover breaks winter ad campaign targeting US skiers and snowboarders december 9, 2019
The campaign from the British automaker comprises a 30-second brand film along with 15- and 30-second products spots that show many U.S. Ski & Snowboard athletes experiencing different features of Land Rover models in winter conditions.
Rolls-Royce to auction Red Phantom on Sothebys.com for charity december 2, 2019
Rolls-Royce Motors Cars will celebrate the 115th anniversary of its brand with the commission of a rare bespoke Phantom model in red, part of whose auction proceeds will benefit the (RED) charity’s efforts to temper HIV/AIDS.
What next for Hong Kong luxury? december 2, 2019
Even though the university protests are over, election results pro-democrats and the street melees subsided, the damage has been done: Hong Kong has taken a serious hit as an attraction for Mainland Chinese and overseas tourists looking for luxury goods and services.
Mercedes-Benz works with The Weeknd to usher in EQC november 27, 2019
German automaker Mercedes-Benz is teaming up with recording artist The Weeknd to introduce its first all-electric vehicle to a younger audience.
McLaren taps Tumi as luggage partner in lifestyle push november 27, 2019
British automaker McLaren has named Tumi its official luggage partner for its racing team and consumer cars brand, leveraging a shared focus on technical innovation and design.
How Porsche is balancing tradition and innovation amid EV acceleration november 26, 2019
NEW YORK – Luxury brand building today is about more than products, with customer service becoming the key differentiator among automotive marques, according to the CEO of Porsche Cars North America.
Audi turns to messaging app to enhance e-tron service november 25, 2019
German automaker Audi is leveraging WhatsApp to give personalized service to e-tron owners in the United Kingdom.
Mercedes-Maybach GLS SUV joins ranks of ultra-luxury, high-margin sports utilities november 21, 2019
The Mercedes-Maybach GLS will compete with swish rivals such as the Rolls-Royce Cullinan, Bentley Bentayga, Aston Martin DBX, Lamborghini Urus and family member Mercedes-Benz G-Class.