4 forces behind luxury complexity

Published: February 8, 2016

As they make their shift toward digital-centric business, luxury brands should pay attention to these emerging four major themes.

Does the fashion show need a makeover?

Published: February 8, 2016

The debate surrounding the role of the fashion show today is escalating, as more designers opt to shake up the runway format.

Android Pay, Apple Pay reach parity as mobile pay adoption grows: report

Published: February 8, 2016

The leader in mobile payments still remains unclear, but Android Pay is gaining speed and the technology as a whole is likely to reach mainstream adoption within four years if added benefit for customers is provided, according to a report from Packaged Facts.

Book excerpt: What do HENRYs want? The new style of luxury status symbols

Published: February 5, 2016

Quoting comedian Rodney Dangerfield, HENRYs “get no respect” in luxury circles. They are the lower-income, mass-affluents. HENRYs (High Earners Not Rich Yet) have incomes from $100,000 to $249,999, and they number nearly 24 million households, as compared with 3.3 million in the ranks of the ultra-affluents.