Luxury houses now need to give customers exactly what they demand, which is, in part, a wider selection of payment methods.

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Snap’s new Spectacles capture 3D video and aim for the luxury crowd

But do people still care?

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Silicon Valley’s quest to build the wellness community of the future

The exclusive, invite-only event series dubbed “Young TED meets Burning Man” is building a mountain village full of communal gathering and wellness-infused programming. Could it become the go-to destination for entrepreneurs on a higher mission?

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Britain's Empty Shops Hits Highest Level Since 2015

The national town centre vacancy rate was 10.3 percent in July was the highest since January 2015, and shopper footfall fell by 1.9 percent, the worst decline for July since 2012.

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Nike Launches New Subscription Service For Children

It is the sports giant's latest plan to keep shoppers coming back to its brands as it struggles with strong competition from Adidas in its US home market and a resurgence in retro brands like Fila and Reebok.

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Are Luxury Cannabis Products A Sign Of The Plant’s Acceptance?

The world of luxury cannabis has taken the once-taboo plant and put it in the limelight for well-heeled customers looking for next, trendy thing

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Underestimating Moments Of Truth: Why Many Luxury Brands Fail With Millennials

More than any other product category, luxury is where people pay significant premiums for the intangible value that a brand or service creates. I called this “Added Luxury Value” (ALV).

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Airline, Luxury Brands Follow China's Lead On Hong Kong

HONG KONG (AP) ” The chief executive of Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways warned Monday there will be "disciplinary consequences" for employees involved in "illegal protests," as the airline joins a slate of businesses that have appeased and apologized to China in recent days.

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Luxury Goes Back Home: Giants Strengthen Their Sourcing In Proximity

Groups Like Hermès, Chanel Or Kering Took Control Of Its Suppliers Years Ago To Face A Triple Threat: Lack Of Resources, Velocity And Sustainability.

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Why luxury online retailer Farfetch’s stock cratered despite acquisition of megabrand

Shares of luxury e-commerce company Farfetch plunged Friday, on the heels of news that they would be acquiring New Groups, owner of popular streetwear brand Off-White.

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The Golden Age of Instagram Marketing Is Over

Frustrated by the rising costs of ads and declining reach, some fashion brands are re-allocating their marketing budgets.

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When Job Applicants Should—and Shouldn’t—Wear Luxury Brands

People who wear luxury brands are judged as having higher status, but less warmth and kindness, new research shows.

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15 Of The Best Luxury Travel Experiences For 2019, 2020 And Beyond

Travel advisors from the Virtuoso network of travel agencies and executives from luxury resorts, cruise lines and tour companies have descended on Las Vegas for Travel Week.

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Luxury Brand Versace Apologies Over T-shirts 'Harming China’s Sovereignty'

The apology came after a Chinese actress cut her ties with the company, saying the clothing was suspected of harming China’s sovereignty.

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The Latest ‘Circular Fashion’ Technologies

From AI to IoT to dedicated “upcycling” factories, the imprint of circular economy technology for fashion is sharpening.

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World Renowned Fashion Designer Eyeing Florida Hemp

Top-tier fashion designer Naeem Khan has his eye on Florida hemp, which he’s hoping to cultivate hemp in Florida for its fiber, which he plans to use as a greener alternative to other clothing materials.

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People Are Rushing To Cancel Their Equinox Memberships

In light of revelations that the billionaire owner of SoulCycle and Equinox is organizing an extravagant fundraiser for Trump’s 2020 reelection campaign, swarms of angry gym members are boycotting the businesses by canceling their memberships.

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Summer Spotlight 2019: 8 Hot Luxury Pop Up Shops To Visit On Vacation

As temperatures rise in Europe, several gorgeous luxury brands are once again spreading their wings for the season and setting up chic shops in fabulous holiday destinations for a limited time only. Discover the best of the best right here — before it’s too late!

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DIY Beauty Is On The Rise

Ingredient-conscious customers like mixing their own products, but traditional cosmetics retailers are slow to come on board.

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Augmented Reality In Luxury – Luxury Memo Special Report

Only a decade ago, widespread use of augmented and virtual reality seemed clunky or out of reach. But brands and developers have focused on innovative activations of this technology and have allowed it to flourish, especially in luxury.

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