Trade war threatens reign of luxury stocks
From pricey handbags to designer shoes, booming sales at the European companies that dominate the industry like Louis Vuitton owner LVMH and Gucci parent Kering have made them…
Thai shoppers get creative after plastic bag ban
The restriction, introduced at the start of the new year by several major mall operators and the ubiquitous 7-Eleven convenience stores, was a victory for environmental campaigners in…
Italy’s OVS to stop business with Myanmar suppliers discriminating against workers
“Given the modest size of current production (in Myanmar) OVS could easily abandon the country, however it will keep its limited presence,” the group said in a statement.The…
ABN Amro report- ‘Retailers can make a difference with shop-in-shops’
Shop-in-shops offer a combination of products that surprises the consumer, which leads to curiosity. At the same time it offers the possibility to fulfill multiple needs with one…
Vasquiat, the exclusive online club for luxury trend-setters
With the goal of reversing the shopping cycle dictated by the fashion industry, which benefits the ‘late buyer’, Vasquiat will try to stand out from other platforms such…