luxury retail

Is the Luxury Slowdown Normalization or Inflation? 
Is the Luxury Slowdown Normalization or Inflation? 
January 16, 2024  |  Retail

There was a time last year when we heard luxury retailers say that the slowdown they were experiencing was a sign of “normalization,” but now...

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Brunello Cucinelli: When Consumers Recognize Product Value, They Spend 
Brunello Cucinelli: When Consumers Recognize Product Value, They Spend 
January 09, 2024  |  Retail

Over the past year, the focus in retail has been delivering the value that customers seek. While many assume this means offering the lowest prices,...

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Farfetch, Now Matches: Investors Look for Deals Amid Luxury eCommerce Sites 
Farfetch, Now Matches: Investors Look for Deals Amid Luxury eCommerce Sites 
December 21, 2023  |  eCommerce

Matchesfashion has officially changed hands.   Frasers Group, the British retail conglomerate, has acquired the luxury multibrand retailer for £52 million ($65 million) from private equity...

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China’s Once-Dependable Tourists Are Growing Younger and Spending Less
China’s Once-Dependable Tourists Are Growing Younger and Spending Less
December 17, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Chinese tourists are traveling again, but reportedly aren’t spending like they did before the pandemic. There was a time when the retail world catered to...

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Luxury Spending Continues to Slow Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty and Inflation
Luxury Spending Continues to Slow Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty and Inflation
December 13, 2023  |  Retail

A slowdown in luxury spending, combined with excessive inventory levels for the holiday season, has reportedly prompted fears of a discounting spiral that could cheapen...

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EBay Rolls Out Branded Buses to Promote Consignment Service
EBay Rolls Out Branded Buses to Promote Consignment Service
December 12, 2023  |  eCommerce

Online marketplace eBay is rolling out a limited-time mobile consignment concierge that will promote the selling experience offered by the recently launched eBay consignment service. A...

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Luxury Brands Seek Discreet Ways to Move Goods During Slowdown
Luxury Brands Seek Discreet Ways to Move Goods During Slowdown
December 08, 2023  |  Retail

The luxury industry is reportedly facing a slowdown as shoppers sober up after their pandemic spending spree. This slowdown has left luxury brands with a...

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Should Brands and Retailers Go All-In With High Spenders? 
Should Brands and Retailers Go All-In With High Spenders? 
December 04, 2023  |  Retail

As the global economy navigates the twists and turns of inflation, brands and retailers are at a checkout counter of decisions: which aisle to stroll...

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The Year That Led to Farfetch’s Earnings Call No-Show 
The Year That Led to Farfetch’s Earnings Call No-Show 
November 30, 2023  |  Retail

After a year filled with surprising developments, Farfetch appears to be continuing its trend of unexpected moves. The online luxury retailer revealed this week that...

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