Luxury goods revenues to grow 50pc faster than global GDP: Bain
Fueled by current consumption habits and key global markets, luxury goods revenues could grow as much as 50 percent faster than the global gross domestic product, according to a new report from Bain & Co.
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LVMH boosts corporate awareness with film restoration funding
French conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton is gaining exposure among attendees at the Cannes Film Festival by funding the digitalization and restoration of “The Umbrellas of Cherbourg.”
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Dolce & Gabbana bolsters London store opening with GQ, British Fashion Council event
Italian label Dolce & Gabbana is gaining exposure for its new London boutique through a celebration with British GQ that will be a part of the British Fashion Council’s London Collection: Men’s spring/summer 2014 showcase.
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Richemont’s Asia focus drives full-year sales up 14pc
Richemont is attributing its full-year sales increase to demand in China and Asia-Pacific, contributions from currencies and exchange rates and the broad growth from its brands across all regions.
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Brian Atwood engages fans via month-long Instagram campaign
Footwear label Brian Atwood is increasing its follower base on Instagram with a contest to acknowledge loyal customers.
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Land Rover fetes 1 million Facebook fans with social video
Land Rover North America is celebrating its more than 1 million Facebook fans with a social video that pays homage to their customers.
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Carolina Herrera, Mercedes, Audi and Johann Rupert – News briefs
Today in luxury marketing: Carolina Herrera puts renewed focus on Asia; New Mercedes-Benz S-Class unveiled; Audi sees new performance cars joining A3 to drive 2013 growth; Richemont chairman to take a break.
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Office for mobile is key to Microsoft’s future. Anyone home?
While cofounder Bill Gates stepped away from the CEO’s job in 2000, handing over the day-to-day running to lieutenant Steve Ballmer, he cannot be blind to the obvious: his legacy is about to be undone. Unless Microsoft gets its product and customer focus right, it will wither on the wine.
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Getting to mobile commerce: The build vs. buy decision
When retailers are looking at the build versus buy scenario, the decision quickly boils down to economics.
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6 tips for improving mobile customer experience
Gartner predicts that in 2013 mobile devices will overtake PCs as the most common Web access device worldwide. What can marketers do to prepare for the mobile shift?
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