Luxury

The Aspiration Shopper May Be Straying From Luxury and Turning to Travel

The Aspiration Shopper May Be Straying From Luxury and Turning to Travel
The Aspiration Shopper May Be Straying From Luxury and Turning to Travel
August 08, 2023  |  Retail

The aspirational shopper, once a core target demographic for high-end brands, seems to be in a state of flux. As the traditional luxury market contends...

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Luxury Brands Want the Aspirational Shopper, But Not at a Discount
Luxury Brands Want the Aspirational Shopper, But Not at a Discount
August 01, 2023  |  Retail

When consumers don’t spend, retailers typically think to offer a discount. But discounts, as we all know, can become a slippery slope. What lengths will...

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Luxury Retailers Say Slowdown Is a Sign of ‘Normalization’
Luxury Retailers Say Slowdown Is a Sign of ‘Normalization’
July 30, 2023  |  Retail

After going “bonkers” during the pandemic, the luxury retail sector is returning to its baseline.  For years, luxury retailers enjoyed a post-pandemic boom thanks to...

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Why a VIP Membership at Luxury Department Store Harrods Will Cost Shoppers $21,000
Why a VIP Membership at Luxury Department Store Harrods Will Cost Shoppers $21,000
July 19, 2023  |  Retail

While Richmont has essentially declared that China isn’t buying, prestigious London department store Harrods is preparing to unveil an exclusive club in Shanghai. This step not...

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Selfridges Launches Loyalty Program Powered by QR Code and App
Selfridges Launches Loyalty Program Powered by QR Code and App
July 14, 2023  |  Retail

Selfridges has launched a new loyalty program powered by a QR code and an app. The United Kingdom-based luxury department store chain’s new Selfridges Unlocked program gives members...

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Mytheresa’s Auto Body Shop Pop-Up and the Rise of Differentiated Immersive Experiences
Mytheresa’s Auto Body Shop Pop-Up and the Rise of Differentiated Immersive Experiences
July 02, 2023  |  Retail

In the retail landscape, immersive experiences have become the new standard. However, when it comes to creating these experiences, it’s like the wild Wild West...

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Luxury Retailers Try On AI to Reduce Returns
Luxury Retailers Try On AI to Reduce Returns
June 16, 2023  |  Retail

Following bullish remarks on artificial intelligence (AI) by Farfetch CEO José Neves during the luxury retailer’s first-quarter 2023 earnings report, Maison Valentino is set to...

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Saks Launches Luxury Personal Shopping and Styling Service at Resorts
Saks Launches Luxury Personal Shopping and Styling Service at Resorts
June 02, 2023  |  Retail

Saks Fifth Avenue is now offering its luxury personal shopping and styling service at resorts. Previously offered only in the luxury retailer’s own stores, the Fifth Avenue...

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