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A New Social Network’s Radical Proposal: Ban #SponCon

13 November 2018 • By Cathaleen Chen

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Two Jet.com and Moda Operandi alums are unveiling a new app that allows users to find product recommendations from their existing network of friends and family.

A New Social Network’s Radical Proposal: Ban #SponCon

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New payment services are flooding the e-commerce space. But which ones should retailers use?

How Retailers Are Reinventing the Checkout Line

13 November 2018 • By Cathaleen Chen

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How Retailers Are Reinventing the Checkout Line

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Betting on Richemont’s Future

12 November 2018 • By Lauren Sherman

Over the past year, the Swiss luxury conglomerate has done a series of headline-making deals to better position itself in the market. But while investors dream of a mega-merger with the likes of Kering, family matters might get in the way.

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Hedi Slimane and the Art of the ‘Drop’

8 November 2018 • By Lauren Sherman

The Celine creative director’s first accessories arrive in stores November 12, following product drops by the likes of Burberry, Moncler and Louis Vuitton. But is the strategy working for luxury the way it does for streetwear?

Hedi Slimane and the Art of the ‘Drop’

Despite Looming Brexit, Luxury Brands Bet on London Retail

7 November 2018 • By Sarah Shannon

Luxury brands from Cartier to Louis Vuitton can’t get enough of London’s high-end retail corridors. Why and for how long?

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Despite Looming Brexit, Luxury Brands Bet on London Retail

Sotheby’s and Christie’s Prepare for Record-Breaking Jewellery Sales

6 November 2018 • By Sebastian Kaufmann

Set to make history with their upcoming jewel auctions in Geneva, the two houses are turning their focus away from museums to private collectors.

Sotheby’s and Christie’s Prepare for Record-Breaking Jewellery Sales

How Much Does Brand DNA Matter?

6 November 2018 • By Lauren Sherman

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Heritage is a key element of the luxury playbook. But in a world where newness matters more than ever, blockbuster labels like Gucci are taking a more flexible approach to brand DNA.

How Much Does Brand DNA Matter?

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How to Create the Next Birkin

5 November 2018 • By Cathaleen Chen

In the handbag resale market, a few key elements separate the 'It' bag of the moment and an enduring classic.

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Influencers Are Investors Now, Too

1 November 2018 • By Rachel Strugatz

As digital influencers gain more clout in the beauty and fashion industries, they’re trading their Instagram fame for equity in up-and-coming brands.

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Influencers Are Investors Now, Too