Sectors - Luxury  

From Louis Vuitton to Tommy Hilfiger, Retail Digital takes a look at the pop-up shop phenomenon that has swept the fashion world in recent years

From United Nude to Viktor and Rolf, Retail Digital looks at some of the coolest shops in the world

Royal Crown Derby will make just 1,500 of the Christmas baubles, which will cost £85 each

From Stuart Hughes to Christian Dior, Retail Digital takes a look at some of the most luxurious smartphones in the world

The German supermarket will sell Speyside Single Malt Whisky for £49.99 instead of the usual price of £300

The Marilyn Monroe dress as worn by the Hollywood legend in The Seven Year Itch has set a new record at auction

Luxury brands like Gucci and Mulberry have been captivated by the Florence and the Machine star's distinctive look and style

Jones Group believes the multi-million pound deal will position it as one of the world's most powerful portfolios of fashion footwear

Retail Digital celebrates British fashion by taking a look at Burberry's new flagship store in Beijing

Research shows that wearing designer clothes is a sound investment

The World Gold Council today announced that it is to play a pivotal role in the transition of new gold-based innovations from ‘lab’ to ‘market’.

Timex Group, one of the world’s largest watchmakers, has launched Versace watches in India. The collection is priced at $1111-$17,777 and is a “must for the astute consumer who now has better access to fashion luxury”.

It is that time of the year when love and romance is in the air.. In keeping with the spirit of love and togetherness, Orra- the diamond store introduces its latest collection, “Hearts of Perfection” pendants also known as the “Eternal Love Collection”.

Created to seamlessly complement and enhance a discerning lifestyle, this unique QWERTY device combines luxury services offering with the latest business tools, presented with Vertu’s unmatched attention to detail in design and materials.

Kelebec, known for its chic and luxurious outdoor solutions, presents a unique collection of fountains that serve as a spectacular addition to your home while at the same time, evoking a true feeling of serenity and calm.

The aesthetics of your script lies in the time difference between your thinking and your writing speed. A pen designed to move along with your thoughts, is always an asset to add grace to your characters. Add style to its looks and a perfect pen gets personified! For on-the-go style.

The Casino Group signed an agreement to form a strategic partnership with the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, which is acquiring 80.1% of Cativen for a total consideration of $690 million.

Watch-lovers have a big reason to celebrate as Ethos SUMMIT, a premium Retail Chain of Luxury Swiss watch boutiques in India, has launched introduced watches with selected materials and comprehensive time zones. Ethos SUMMIT and Carl F. Bucherer (CFB) have jointly launched this watch series called ‘Patravi TravelTec FourX’.

According to the luxury goods retailer, Louis Vuitton, the fight against luxury counterfeiting still continues. Louis Vuitton's Asia Pacific president Jean-Baptiste Debains was in the country to reveal a new range of high-end leather luggages, bags and shoes along with the swanky Crown Casino store.

According to the ICSC-Goldman Sachs weekly retail sales report, US retail sales rose 0.3 % for the ongoing week.

India’s Hotel Leela Venture Ltd is planning to set up new brand of hotels in most pilgrimage hotspots. Its flagship brand, the Leela, will also be introduced and expanded overseas. Company officials have stated that the hotel chain is discussing the possibilities of this and the plan will soon be implemented.

The world’s biggest luxury retail group, LVMH, beat forecasts recently. It has recorded a 14 percent increase in comparable third-quarter sales. This was mainly triggered due to the solid revival of its fashion, wines and champagne businesses.

Almost 7,000 luxury cars in the UAE are have been affected by a vehicle recall caused by concerns over their power-braking system. Last week, the BMW Group announced a recall of its eight- and 12-cylinder BMW 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars models from across the world, which were produced between July 2001 and November 2009.

Japan is renowned as the mecca for luxury goods. But now, Japanese consumers are now feeling the pinch thanks to new tastes and a super strong yen. Due to this, sales in traditional flagship & department stores are declining. Online shopping for luxury goods has, however, increased. Along with this, shopping at U.S.-style outlet malls in Japan is also soaring.

At 5:00pm (AEST), the Australian dollar was trading at $US0.9310/12, up 0.57 per cent from Tuesday's close of $US0.9257/59. Since 7:00am on Wednesday, the local unit has traded between $US0.9274 and $US0.9326.

By Mark Potter Shares in the 140-year-old firm, which had risen almost a fifth in value in the past month, were unchanged as it guided analysts away from raising profit forecasts because of the investment it was making in lower prices and promotions.