Luxury Perfume Line Roja London Acquired by Extravaganza Beauty
Master perfumer and founder Roja Dove will remain with the brand in a new consultancy role.
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China
The China Edit | Millennial Spending Poses Debt Risk, Michael Jordan Scores Legal Win
Spending and borrowing by Chinese millennials poses a risk to China's fast-growing debt, and basketball player Michael Jordan scores a legal win for his Chinese name.
The China Edit | Millennial Spending Poses Debt Risk, Michael Jordan Scores Legal Win
Spending and borrowing by Chinese millennials poses a risk to China's fast-growing debt, and basketball player Michael Jordan scores a legal win for his Chinese name.
Luxury
Tag Heuer CEO Say New Models Helping to Buck Downturn
Tag's new models are helping it offset the wider challenges of a downturn in the Swiss watch industry.
Tag Heuer CEO Say New Models Helping to Buck Downturn
Tag's new models are helping it offset the wider challenges of a downturn in the Swiss watch industry.
China
The China Edit | Hong Kong's Homegrown Talent, Rise of Domestic Shopper
This week, China looks to its homegrown talent in Hong Kong to drive the future growth of its fashion industry, and the owners of outlet park Bicester Village take a bet on growing demand from domestic Chinese consumers by opening a second outlet park.
The China Edit | Hong Kong's Homegrown Talent, Rise of Domestic Shopper
This week, China looks to its homegrown talent in Hong Kong to drive the future growth of its fashion industry, and the owners of outlet park Bicester Village take a bet on growing demand from domestic Chinese consumers by opening a second outlet park.
News & Analysis
Luxury For Less: Tourists Are Winners in Pound's Drop
The pound has lost almost a fifth of its value against the dollar since the June 23 referendum on EU membership because of uncertainty about Britain's economic prospects.
Luxury For Less: Tourists Are Winners in Pound's Drop
The pound has lost almost a fifth of its value against the dollar since the June 23 referendum on EU membership because of uncertainty about Britain's economic prospects.
Global Markets
After Death of Thai King, Luxury Market Wavers
With a year-long mourning period and a possibly less-than-smooth transition planned, what does the future hold for Thailand's luxury sector?
After Death of Thai King, Luxury Market Wavers
With a year-long mourning period and a possibly less-than-smooth transition planned, what does the future hold for Thailand's luxury sector?
China
The China Edit | ZTO Express Eyes IPO, Alibaba's Payment By Nodding
This week, logistics company ZTO Express set terms for what could be the largest US initial public offering this year and Alibaba introduced a new payment system that allows shoppers to make a payment by nodding.
The China Edit | ZTO Express Eyes IPO, Alibaba's Payment By Nodding
This week, logistics company ZTO Express set terms for what could be the largest US initial public offering this year and Alibaba introduced a new payment system that allows shoppers to make a payment by nodding.
News & Analysis
Chinese Shoppers to Make Asia Surpass Europe for Duty-Free Market Share by 2020
"As more Chinese consumers embark on international trips, their effect on the global duty-free retail market is becoming more apparent."
Chinese Shoppers to Make Asia Surpass Europe for Duty-Free Market Share by 2020
"As more Chinese consumers embark on international trips, their effect on the global duty-free retail market is becoming more apparent."
News & Analysis
In Venice, Duty-Free Shopping Takes on a Whole New Look
"The Fondaco is being rechristened T Fondaco dei Tedeschi and turned into a 72,355-square-foot luxury emporium for the Hong Kong-based DFS
In Venice, Duty-Free Shopping Takes on a Whole New Look
"The Fondaco is being rechristened T Fondaco dei Tedeschi and turned into a 72,355-square-foot luxury emporium for the Hong Kong-based DFS
News & Analysis
Chinese Tourists in Asia are Spending Less But Travelling More
"Average spending dropped by a whole 30 percent across all nationalities in August, with lower spending among Chinese travellers."
Chinese Tourists in Asia are Spending Less But Travelling More
"Average spending dropped by a whole 30 percent across all nationalities in August, with lower spending among Chinese travellers."
Retail
The Potential of Pilgrim Retail
New retail developments in Jeddah and Mecca are evidence of the opportunity presented by increasing numbers of pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia.
The Potential of Pilgrim Retail
New retail developments in Jeddah and Mecca are evidence of the opportunity presented by increasing numbers of pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia.
Luxury
224-Year-Old Goyard Seduces Luxury Giants
Goyard is among the last of its kind not swallowed up by a larger peer, however Kering chief executive officer Francois-Henri Pinault would not be averse to adding it to his company’s stable of brands, a person familiar with the matter said.
224-Year-Old Goyard Seduces Luxury Giants
Goyard is among the last of its kind not swallowed up by a larger peer, however Kering chief executive officer Francois-Henri Pinault would not be averse to adding it to his company’s stable of brands, a person familiar with the matter said.
News & Analysis
Tapping Travel Retail Amidst Terror
In an increasingly volatile world, retailers must build a global footprint, be flexible and tap travelling consumers at their point of departure.
Tapping Travel Retail Amidst Terror
In an increasingly volatile world, retailers must build a global footprint, be flexible and tap travelling consumers at their point of departure.
The News in Brief
UK Retail Sales Bounce Back With 0.5% Gain in August
Warm weather and a brighter national mood helped lift spending on clothing and household goods despite rising energy bills.
EssilorLuxottica Gets Rare Sell Call Amid Stock Slump, AI Glasses Concerns
Shares in the eyewear giant, one of Europe's best-rated blue chips, have dropped 55 percent since November, while concerns are mounting over slowing growth and privacy issues for its AI glasses with Meta.
Olaplex Names New CEO
Christoph Kaul will succeed Amanda Baldwin, who led the hair care label through its acquisition by Henkel earlier this year.
Perelel Expands C-Suite, Tapping Rare Beauty’s CMO
Known for its prenatal vitamins, the wellness label has hired Rare Beauty's Ashley Murphy as its chief marketing officer, while Anjelika Temple moves into the chief creative officer role.
Swiss Watch Exports Grow for Fourth Month, Overcoming US Slump
Exports in August were buoyed by China and Japan, despite a sharp decline in shipments to the US.
Alexandre Arnault Joins Nike’s Board of Directors
The LVMH executive joins Nike’s board as the sportswear giant prepares to be removed from the S&P 100 index after nearly two decades.
Matthieu Blazy, Sarah Burton, Haider Ackermann Among Nominees for BFC Designer of the Year
The Fashion Awards ceremony, set for Nov. 30, will also recognise the BFC’s second Vanguard award recipient, recognising emerging British design talent.