Archive for July, 2012
Coach Shares Plummet 18.6% as Sales Miss Target 0
Despite fourth quarter sales and profit gains, the handbag and accessories maker foresees a softening of consumer spending in North America. Continue reading...
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Louis Vuitton Pays Tribute to Muhammad Ali in Branded Entertainment Foray 0
Louis Vuitton pays tribute to "The Greatest," boxer Muhammad Ali, with the digital experience The Greatest Words. In two short films, "Float" and "Life," spoken word artist...
Vanity Fair’s 2012 International Best-Dressed List 0
Their favorite accessories range from skull necklaces to dogs, their professions from princess to quarterback, and their shopping heavens from Net-a-Porter to haute couture. But, for those wishing to...
The Billionaires and Blue-Bloods Behind The Olympic Equestrian Team 0
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Click for full photo gallery: The Billionaires and Blue-Bloods Behind The London Olympic Equestrian Team
On the heels of a recent, Olympics-themed gaffe by presidential...
Coach’s ‘Investment Year’ Spooks Luxury Goods Investors – Barron’s (blog) 0
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Coach's 'Investment Year' Spooks Luxury Goods Investors
Barron's (blog)
By Avi Salzman. Take it from a Mets fan: when a baseball team says it's looking ahead to a...
Four Seasons Hotels Expands To Africa And Luxury Safaris – Forbes 0
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Four Seasons Hotels Expands To Africa And Luxury Safaris
Forbes
While its hotels boast extremely luxurious and well-appointed rooms, top eateries and first-class facilities – usually with...
Shiseido Posts Q1 Net Loss 0
The Japanese beauty giant's sales in the period declined 5 percent. Continue reading...
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Hugo Boss Q2 Profits Climb 29% 0
The company’s sales in the period rose 20 percent.
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Lucky, Architectural Digest Join the App Race 0
The magazines, which launch iPad editions today on Apple’s Newsstand, are among the last in Condé Nast’s stable to join the Apple tablet. Continue reading...
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Ritz-Carlton Ranked Top Luxury Hotel Brand in Guest Satisfaction Survey 0
By Melanie Nayer: Personalized service? Check. Warm welcome? Check. Increased guest satisfaction overall? Check. The Ritz-Carlton company continues to lead the ranks as the hotel group that shines...
The Business of Blogging | The Man Repeller 0
Leandra Medine | Photo: Kevin Trageser for BoF
Next up in our on-going series on fashion’s most influential bloggers and their business models, BoF speaks to Leandra Medine a.k.a. The Man...