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A New Chapter at the Cut

18 August 2017 • By Chantal Fernandez

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A New Chapter at the Cut

With newly promoted editor-in-chief and president Stella Bugbee at the helm and a fresh site design, New York magazine’s women’s vertical cements its transformation from fashion blog to feminist media brand.

Fast Fashion Slow to E-Commerce

17 August 2017 • By Sarah Shannon

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Fast Fashion Slow to E-Commerce

Can fast fashion disrupters Zara and H&M save themselves from digital disruption?

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Optimising a Luxury Portfolio Must Be About Buying — and Selling

15 August 2017 • By Lauren Sherman

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Optimising a Luxury Portfolio Must Be About Buying — and Selling

As M&A ramps up, the industry is awash with talk about which brands the big groups should buy. But which ones should they sell?

Hemmerle, a Jeweller’s Jeweller

12 August 2017 • By Sebastian Kaufmann

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Hemmerle, a Jeweller’s Jeweller

In a slow luxury jewellery market, a German company with no traditional sales channels has attracted attention for its unique strategy.

How m0851 Quietly Built a $25 Million Business

11 August 2017 • By Hayley Phelan

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How m0851 Quietly Built a $25 Million Business

The Montreal-based leather goods brand m0851, which found success on its own terms with a commitment to detail, responsible growth and gut instinct, is courting investors.

In the Age of Instagram, Murals Take on New Meaning

11 August 2017 • By Maghan McDowell

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In the Age of Instagram, Murals Take on New Meaning

The art wall’s allure as a social media-worthy photo op has been embraced by retailers as a marketing opportunity. Does it convert into sales?

Luxury Sector Posts Strong Results, but Caution Prevails

8 August 2017 • By Pierre Mallevays

8 August 2017 • By Pierre Mallevays

First-half results could not have been better, but warnings of a more uncertain path ahead curbed investor enthusiasm for luxury.

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Luxury Sector Posts Strong Results, but Caution Prevails

First-half results could not have been better, but warnings of a more uncertain path ahead curbed investor enthusiasm for luxury.

What Can Luxury Learn from Beauty Influencers?

7 August 2017 • By Chantal Fernandez

7 August 2017 • By Chantal Fernandez

In a world where earned media often speaks louder than paid marketing, the cost of not nurturing conversation can be high.

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What Can Luxury Learn from Beauty Influencers?

In a world where earned media often speaks louder than paid marketing, the cost of not nurturing conversation can be high.

Do Fashion Collaborations Need a Revamp?

5 August 2017 • By Sarah Shannon

5 August 2017 • By Sarah Shannon

Mass-market fashion retailers could learn a thing or two from streetwear brands and sportswear giants about keeping their collaborations fresh.

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Do Fashion Collaborations Need a Revamp?

Mass-market fashion retailers could learn a thing or two from streetwear brands and sportswear giants about keeping their collaborations fresh.

Beyond Avon and Mary Kay, Why Social Selling Still Works

3 August 2017 • By Kati Chitrakorn

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Beyond Avon and Mary Kay, Why Social Selling Still Works

Thanks to the growing 'gig economy' and the rise of social media, social selling businesses are thriving.