Luxury brands need luxury retail experience, even online

Published: August 15, 2012

A recent study by management consultancy McKinsey & Co. and Altagamma, the Italian association of luxury brands, appears to finally dispel the idea that online shopping is the preserve of discounted brands and shoppers looking to pick up a bargain.

South Korean luxury market growing 12pc each year: study

Published: August 14, 2012

With multiple top-tier brand businesses, lucrative new consumer groups and a rapidly-growing affluent spend rate, South Korea is poised to be the next luxury powerhouse in Asia, even overtaking Japan, according to a study by Luxe Brand Advisors.

Jaguar targets affluent males with Playboy auto weekend party

Published: August 13, 2012

British automaker Jaguar is bolstering its presence at the Pebble Beach Automotive Weekend by holding an exclusive event with Playboy magazine and debuting the 2013 XJL Ultimate in North America alongside sister brand Land Rover.

Aston Martin pushes brand exclusivity in US model reveal

Published: August 9, 2012

British automaker Aston Martin is showing the new Vanquish model to the United States market for the first time at status events and hosting invitation-only viewings and test drives at its private estate property.