Luxury

ThredUp Picks Amazon Veteran Danielle Vermeer to Head Social Commerce
ThredUp Picks Amazon Veteran Danielle Vermeer to Head Social Commerce
November 12, 2024  |  News

Clothing reseller ThredUp has chosen Amazon’s ex-luxury resale head as its new social commerce director. Danielle Vermeer will take on the newly-created role of head...

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LVMH Warns of ‘Uncertain’ Conditions Amid 3% Drop in Luxury Sales
LVMH Warns of ‘Uncertain’ Conditions Amid 3% Drop in Luxury Sales
October 15, 2024  |  Retail

LVMH saw quarterly sales dip amid an “uncertain economic and geopolitical environment.” The luxury retail giant reported third-quarter earnings that showed a 3% drop in...

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Luxury Retailers Merge and Partner Their Ways Through Economic Uncertainty
Luxury Retailers Merge and Partner Their Ways Through Economic Uncertainty
October 11, 2024  |  Retail

The luxury goods market is witnessing a notable trend toward strategic partnerships. Rather than retreating in the face of challenges, industry players are doubling down...

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Richemont Hands Off YNAP to Mytheresa for $608 Million
Richemont Hands Off YNAP to Mytheresa for $608 Million
October 07, 2024  |  eCommerce

Cartier owner Richemont is selling its luxury eCommerce platform Yoox Net-a-Porter to online retailer Mytheresa. The $608 million deal, announced Monday (Oct. 7), ends a...

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DIY Diamonds: Luxury Gemstones Are Becoming More Accessible
DIY Diamonds: Luxury Gemstones Are Becoming More Accessible
September 14, 2024  |  Retail

Give someone a diamond, they have a diamond; give someone a machine that makes diamonds, they have diamonds for a lifetime. There is an old...

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Planned Saks Fifth Avenue-Neiman Marcus Deal Passes Regulatory Hurdle
Planned Saks Fifth Avenue-Neiman Marcus Deal Passes Regulatory Hurdle
August 21, 2024  |  Acquisitions

The planned acquisition of Neiman Marcus Group (NMG) by HBC, the parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue, is one step nearer to closing. The waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino...

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Creators Turn to Nontraditional Platforms Like Substack for Luxury Social Commerce
Creators Turn to Nontraditional Platforms Like Substack for Luxury Social Commerce
August 14, 2024  |  Social Commerce

As influencers experiment with the best platforms to monetize their followings, some find that to reach a luxury audience, Instagram and TikTok do not quite...

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India’s Axis Bank and Visa Partner on ‘Ultra-Premium’ Credit Card
India’s Axis Bank and Visa Partner on ‘Ultra-Premium’ Credit Card
August 12, 2024  |  Credit Cards

Axis Bank has partnered with Visa to launch an “ultra-premium” credit card in India. The new card, Primus, will be offered by invitation only and will...

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Macy’s VP: Restructuring Aims to Elevate Customer Experience and Drive Growth
Macy’s VP: Restructuring Aims to Elevate Customer Experience and Drive Growth
August 09, 2024  |  Retail

Earlier this year, Macy’s launched a restructuring initiative called “A Bold New Chapter,” aimed at reinvigorating the company and driving growth. The strategy focuses on...

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