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December 29, 2007
Research Alert: Affluents Experience Problems With Luxury Goods
December 28, 2007
Furniture Style: Thomas 2.0: Luxury Consumers and Ethnicity
December 28, 2007
Tennessean.com: Post-Christmas Shopping Fails To Live Up To Retailers’ Hopes
December 21, 2007
TheStreet.com: Credit Cards for the Well-Heeled
December 19, 2007
Khaleej Times Online: Time Is Ultimate Luxury For Wealthy Individuals
December 17, 2007
Chicago Tribune: The Status Handbag Goes Hush-Hush; It Speaks Softly, Wears An Exquisite Skin
December 17, 2007
Los Angeles Times: Perfume Gifts Smelling Good to Shoppers
December 14, 2007
Conde Nast Portfolio.com: Extravagant Electronics
December 13, 2007
El Espectador: El lujo tiene que ver con sueños y deseos, no con necesidad
The luxury has to do with dreams and wishes, not necessity .The founder of the Brazilian MCF Consulting & Knowledge and former chairman of LVMH for Latin America, reveals the state of the industry in the region. Note: this article is in Spanish
December 12, 2007
Conde Nast Portfolio.com: The Big Bag List: So In, They’re Out?
December 12, 2007
JCKOnline.com: Luxury Retailers Losing The Less Affluent
December 12, 2007
Washington Times: Borrowed Best – Rental Finery Stands Out In New Services for Women Who Need Items Short-Term
December 11, 2007
Marketwire: Luxury Institute Survey: High Net-Worth Consumers Rank the Best Tequilas: Patron, 1800 Reposado and Herradura
December 10, 2007
Barron’s: The Sky-High Gift of Flight
December 10, 2007
Bloomberg: Tiffany, Polo, Nordstrom Holiday Sales Face Slowdown
December 10, 2007
Forbes: Best Luxury Cars For The Buck
December 6, 2007
MarketWire: Luxury Institute Survey: High Net-Worth Consumers Rank Grey Goose, Jewel of Russia and Ciroc the Best Premium Vodkas
December 5, 2007
MarketWire: Luxury Institute Survey: High Net-Worth Consumers Rank The Most Prestigious Gins: Bombay Sapphire, Tanqueray 10 and Boodles
December 3, 2007
Jet Report: LJ Aviation First To Offer Mustang Charter Flights
November 30, 2007
Marketplace: Luxury Report Card Called Unsatisfactory
November 30, 2007
The Hamilton Spectator: No. 1 With The Rich; Coach Has Grown From A Small Workshop To A Top Luxury Brand Worth Billions
November 28, 2007
Marketwire: Luxury Institute Survey: High Net-Worth Consumers Rank the Best Business Websites: Morningstar, Harvard Business Review and The Wall Street Journal
November 26, 2007
Adweek: Q&A: A Social Approach for Luxe Brands
November 23, 2007
Coutorture: An Interview with Milton Pedraza – CEO of the Luxury Institute
November 23, 2007
Detroit News: GRAND BOUTIQUES: Designer Retailers Cater to Affluent Metro Detroiters
November 21, 2007
Brand Strategy: Profile – Concetta Lanciaux: Simply The Best
November 21, 2007
Time: How They Spend It
November 20, 2007
Registered Rep: Mutual Funds the Wealthy Prefer
November 19, 2007
CosmeticNews Weekly: US Market Holds Breath for Holiday Season
November 19, 2007
Newsweek: In the Driver’s Seat: Not Long Ago Maserati Was Nearly Bankrupt, Now Sales are Growing. How Did That Happen?
November 16, 2007
MarketWire: Luxury Institute Predicts 8 Key Luxury Retail Trends for 2008 and Beyond
November 14, 2007
MarketWire: Luxury Institute Survey: High Net-Worth Consumers Rank the Best Consumer Publication Websites: Scientific American, Gourmet and Bon Appétit
November 12, 2007
MarketWire: Luxury Institute Survey: High Net-Worth Consumers Rank the Best Consumer Publications: Wine Spectator, National Geographic Traveler and Saveur
November 12, 2007
The Business: When It Comes to Fashion and Good Taste, No One Does It Better Than The Italians
November 12, 2007
WWD: Bagging Rights – The Top 12 Handbag Brands Ranked By Familiarity Among Luxury Consumers
November 6, 2007
Reuters: Rich Women Want a Leiber on Their Arm as the IT Bag
November 5, 2007
MarketWire: How Well Do You Know Your Luxury Customer? Luxury Institute Causes a Stir at World Luxury Congress
November 5, 2007
Style Council: The Italians are Clearly Doing Something Right
November 2, 2007
Crain Communication: Nightmare on Oak Street – Upscale Shoppers Are Holding Back and That Is Bad News for the Economy
October 29, 2007
Diamonds.net: Uber-Wealthy Say Socially Responsible Brands Catch Their Attention
October 29, 2007
Twice: Glikes: HTSA Is "Hunting Whales"
October 19, 2007
MarketWire: Luxury Institute WealthSurvey: High Net-Worth Consumers Name Lexus the Brand Admired Most for Environmental Concerns
October 17, 2007
Macleans: World of Rolex – The World’s Premier Watchmaker Taps Into A New Market for Luxury
October 16, 2007
Dealerscope: HTSA Focuses On Luxury Consumer
October 16, 2007
MarketWire: Luxury Institute WealthSurvey: High Net-Worth Consumers Name Lexus the Most Philanthropic Brand
October 15, 2007
MarketWire: Luxury Institute WealthSurvey: High Net-Worth Consumers Name Lexus the Brand With the Best Business Ethics
October 10, 2007
IHT: Luxury Takes Flight in Cyberspace See article at http://www.iht.com/bin/print.php?id=7713037
October 9, 2007
MarketWire: Luxury Institute Survey: High Net-Worth Consumers Rank Tod’s, Longchamp and Zero Halliburton the Most Prestigious Luggage Brands
October 5, 2007
ForbesAutos.com: Power and Refinement With A Bit of Fizz
October 5, 2007
IHT: Vodka and Phones – What is Next?
October 5, 2007
Retail Traffic: Holiday Forecast Calls For Mild Slowdown in Luxury Sales
October 4, 2007
National Post: Ranks of U.S. Affluent Growing
September 25, 2007
Time: China – The World’s Third Largest Consumer of Luxury Goods and Growing
September 18, 2007
MarketWire: Luxury Institute Survey: High Net-Worth Consumers Rank Chanel, Estee Lauder and Ralph Lauren Top Women’s Luxury Fragrance Brands
September 18, 2007
WWD: Follow The Money: Where Is The Next Crop of High-End Consumers Coming From?
September 12, 2007
MarketWire: Luxury Institute Analysis: The Number of Wealthy U.S. Households Increased 51% in the Last Four Years
September 11, 2007
FT.com: What Luxury Means Now
September 11, 2007
MarketWire: Luxury Institute Survey: High Net-Worth Consumers Rank Wolf, Viking and La Cornue the Most Prestigious Home Appliances
September 10, 2007
Forbes.com: Most Coveted Cars
September 6, 2007
MarketWire: Luxury Institute Survey: High Net-Worth Consumers Rank Berluti, Ferragamo and Prada Sport as the Most Prestigious Men’s Shoes
September 5, 2007
MarketWire: Luxury Institute Survey: High Net-Worth Consumers Rank Christian Louboutin, Manolo Blahnik and Jimmy Choo as the Most Prestigious Women’s Shoes
August 24, 2007
MarketWire: The Luxury Institute Explains 10 Popular Myths About Wealth and Luxury
August 22, 2007
The Economic Times: Stocks Down, But Rich Still Spending
August 19, 2007
Los Angeles Times: For Luxury Designer Purses, Consumer Demand Is In The Bag. Desire Rather Than Logic Feeds The Frenzy.
August 17, 2007
WSJ.com: Fashion’s Elite Expand Online
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August 9, 2007
4Hoteliers: Ritz Carlton Accelerates Growth
August 9, 2007
NYT: When High Price Is The Allure
August 7, 2007
Market Wire: Luxury Institute Survey: Charles Schwab and Edward Jones Retail Brokers With the Best Customer Experience
Luxury Institute
August 5, 2007
ChicagoTribune.com: Seeking Status? It’s In The Bag
Lisa Anderson
August 3, 2007
Wall Street Journal: A Diamond In The Rough
August 1, 2007
The New York Sun: Latest Luxury For The Hamptons – Bound With Plenty To Spend: Yacht Shares
July 31, 2007
azcentral.com: Uncut Diamonds Gain Popularity
July 26, 2007
MarketWire: Luxury Board Launches Members-Only "Voice of the High Net-Worth Consumer" Blog
July 25, 2007
Hindustan Times: By Invitation Only
July 25, 2007
Richistan
July 23, 2007
Business 2.0: What Works: The People and Companies that Get It; E-Commerce
20 of a Kind: Here’s a new untapped market: offering wealthy internet shoppers limited editions of luxury goods.
July 23, 2007
CNN: Extreme Credit Cards
First, there was just the Black Card to set elite shoppers apart. Now there’s a new batch of exclusive cards with sky high limits, concierge services and other coveted perks.
July 23, 2007
Platinum Today: Tiffany Continues Asian Focus
July 20, 2007
Registered Rep: Sick of the Brokerage? Try a Bank.
Brokerage house got you down? For many brokers, moving to a private bank is equated with less autonomynot to mention the scary world of salary-plus-bonus comp. But for others, the lure of the elite private banking brands is enough
July 18, 2007
Diamonds.net: Jewelry Most Popular Customized Gift For Wealthy
July 2, 2007
DiamondWorld: Shortage Of Online Luxury Retail
July 2, 2007
WSJ.com: Quattroporte Revs Up Maserati’s Rebound
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June 28, 2007
Hospitality Net: Small Luxury Hotels of the World Launches Interactive Development Website
June 28, 2007
OrlandoSentinel.com: High Style, Low Cost – Big-name Designers’ Collections Are Turning Up In Mainstream Stores
June 25, 2007
CNNMoney.com: Rich, Online, and Nowhere To Buy
June 25, 2007
Newsweek: Luxury Without Labels – Bottega Veneta Doesn’t Need A Logo To Prove its High-Class Credentials
June 25, 2007
Newsweek: Secret Habits of the Super Rich
June 22, 2007
The DNR List: Men’s Wear Grandeur
June 21, 2007
CNNMoney: How to Marry A Billionaire
June 21, 2007
Success: A New Level Of Private Air Travel Awaits You
June 20, 2007
HotelChatter: Small Luxury Hotels of the World Approaching 450 Properties
June 18, 2007
Brandweek.com: Luxury Retailers Wasting Money on TV, Print
June 15, 2007
Hospitality Net: Small Luxury Hotels of the World On Track To Reach 450 Hotels
June 13, 2007
MarketWire: Luxury Institute Survey: Ralph Lauren Is the Most Competitive Brand In the Women’s Apparel Category
June 12, 2007
Forbes.com: Most Expensive Cars In The U.S.
June 11, 2007
TimesOnline: The Family Jewels: Buccellati Are So Top-Drawer They Even Make Jewellery For The Vatican
June 4, 2007
Chicago Tribune: Apparel Manufacturers Turn To Marketing Wares
June 4, 2007
FT.com: FT Report – Business of Luxury: Weaving the Web Around Exclusive Brand Sales
June 1, 2007
International Cosmetic News: Perceptions of Prestige – How Shoppers in Some Major Markets Look At Luxury
May 30, 2007
Forbes.com: Hippest Baby Bling
May 30, 2007
Real Estate Weekly: High-End Retail in Harmony With Online Shopping
May 29, 2007
New York Post: Luxe Jewelers Polish Their Image
May 24, 2007
Kiplinger.com: Nordstrom: High-Class Profits
May 24, 2007
Reuters: Brioni Rated Men’s Top Luxury Brand – US Study
May 22, 2007
Footwear News: Luxe Life – The Brands Most Often Bought By Wealthy Men
May 22, 2007
National Jeweler Network: Who Decides To Buy Jewelry In Wealthy Households?
May 21, 2007
JCKonline.com: Women Express the Need for Fine Jewelry, Then Men Get Involved
May 17, 2007
Greenville News: Daimler "After" Chrysler Vows to Overtake BMW
May 17, 2007
MarketWire: Luxury Car Buyers Win as Mercedes Returns to Luxury Roots
May 17, 2007
Research Alert: Wealthy Americans Embrace Technology
May 14, 2007
Jumeira Beach Magazine: Luxury Report
May 10, 2007
CosmeticNews Weekly: Luxury Beauty Belatedly Embraces e-Tail
May 10, 2007
Reuters: Men Go For Luxury When Choosing Handbags: Survey
May 9, 2007
Retail Traffic: The Luxury Effect
May 7, 2007
Forbes.com: Luxe Luggage
May 7, 2007
Investment News: Rich Are Likely To Snub Insurers, Experts Say
May 3, 2007
TheWiseMarketer.com: Where Do Luxury Consumers Go For Reviews & Ratings?
May 2, 2007
E-Travel Blackboard: Small Luxury Hotels Of the World Named #1 Luxury Brand by Luxury Institute Survey
April 27, 2007
Bloomberg.com: Julia Roberts Was Right: Luxe Shouldn’t Snub Clients
April 26, 2007
WSJ.com: Posh Retailers Pile On Perks for Top Customers
Hey, big spenders: Luxury retailers are going to new lengths to secure your loyalty.
This week, Nordstrom Inc. rolled out a "tiered" rewards program, giving shoppers a chance to earn perks such as free shipping, specially packaged trips
April 24, 2007
FT.com: Global Brands: Exclusive Coterie Still Slow To Take To The Net
April 19, 2007
Autoblog: Wealthy Americans Say Porsche Tops The Luxury Segment
April 19, 2007
FastPitch: LuxuryRealEstate.com to Introduce Innovative Products at Spring Retreat
April 19, 2007
Portfolio.com: Drive Like A Million Bucks
April 16, 2007
AutoChannel: Porsche Named Top Prestigious Luxury Auto Brand for 2007 by Luxury Institute for Third Consecutive Year
April 14, 2007
WSJ.com: A Real Savile Row
As designers muscle into the customized-suit market, we sort out confusing labels. Please see full article at www.wsj.com – subscription required.
April 12, 2007
Forbes.com: How To Live Rich Without Going Broke
April 12, 2007
MarketingVOX: Study: Wealthy Americans Web Savvier Than Average
April 12, 2007
OnlineMediaCultist: If You’re Online and You’re Rich, You Probably Read The Blogs
April 11, 2007
Merrill Lynch: Highlights From A Conference Call Between The Merrill Lynch Department Store Retailing Team and The Luxury Institute
April 6, 2007
Forbes.com: Best Airports For Shopping
April 6, 2007
United Press International: Wealthy Web Users Read Blogs, Survey Finds
March 30, 2007
BusinessWire: Polo Ralph Lauren Acquires Full Ownership of Polo.com
March 29, 2007
DM News: Affluent Shoppers Now Turning To Web, Study Finds
March 27, 2007
MarketWire: Luxury Institute Survey: Wealthy Consumers Rate Bang and Olufsen, Nakamichi, and Sony Top Luxury Video Brands of 2007
March 23, 2007
MarketWire: Luxury Institute Survey: Wealthy Consumers Rate Bose Corp. and Bang and Olufsen Top Luxury Audio Brands of 2007
March 22, 2007
Trendz: High Expectations: Luxury Institute Survey Reveals Key Attributes For Sales Staff
March 19, 2007
DallasNews.com: Neiman’s Richer Sister. There’s Only One Bergdorf Goodman – and It Deals In Only The Swankiest
March 19, 2007
Diamonds.net: 99% of Wealthy Consumers Access Web From Home
March 19, 2007
MarketWire: Luxury Institute Survey Shows Rich Americans Ready to Embrace Web 2.0
March 12, 2007
EARTHtimes.org: IWC Ranked Top Watch Brand in Exclusive Luxury Survey
March 12, 2007
MSNBC.com: Billions In The Bank, Bargains On The Drive
March 8, 2007
WWD.com: Follow The Scent: Top Fragrance Brands Ranked by Luxury Consumer Awareness
March 7, 2007
CNNMoney.com: Luxury Goods: Tremors From The Global Selloff
March 7, 2007
MarketWire: Quantifying The Wealth Effect: How Wealthy Consumers Respond To Weakness In Stocks and Real Estate
March 5, 2007
ForbesAutos.com: Top 10 Luxury Car Companies With The Best Dealerships
March 5, 2007
TheWiseMarketer.com: New Online Community To Share Luxury Best Practices
February 28, 2007
Chicago Tribune: Field Days Here For Macy’s Rivals
February 28, 2007
WWD.com: Even The Rich Buy Affordability
February 22, 2007
QP Magazine: Liquid Assets: Could An Online Auction Market for Secondhand Watches and Jewellery Become The Next Major Force In The Luxury Sector?
February 20, 2007
MarketWire: Luxury Institute Launches the Luxury Board: The World’s First Online Best Practices Community For Luxury Goods and Services Professionals
February 8, 2007
J-Dex: Trends: The Rise of Bespoke
February 8, 2007
WWD: The WWD List: The Finest Jewels
February 6, 2007
Inside Line: Survey: Wealthy Buyers Give Top Marks To Cadillac
January 30, 2007
MarketWire: Luxury Institute Survey: High Net Worth Consumers Rank Cruise Line Websites; Disney, Crystal and Royal Caribbean Are Top Rated
January 27, 2007
washingtonpost.com: Saks Tailors Retro Logo to Its Strategy
January 22, 2007
BusinessWeek.com: Lending The Well-Heeled A Hand
January 22, 2007
Diamonds.net: Harry Winston, Buccellati, Cartier Take Top Spots On Brand Survey
January 18, 2007
MarketWire: Luxury Institute Survey: High Net Worth Consumers Rank Leading Home Audio Web Sites: Bose, Panasonic, and Sony Top The List
January 17, 2007
MarketWire: Luxury Institute Survey: High Net Worth Consumers Rank The Leading Luxury Jewelry Brands: Harry Winston, Buccellati, and Cartier Top The List
January 16, 2007
Diamonds.net: Salesmanship: Honesty, Politeness Rank High With Luxury Consumers
January 16, 2007
MarketWire: Luxury Institute Survey: Ultra-Wealthy Rank IWC, Vacheron Constantin and Patek Philippe The Most Prestigious Luxury Watch Brands in 2007
January 15, 2007
Boston.com: The Snob Within – Living Large Or At Least Trying To – Is Not Just For The Rich Anymore
Once upon a time, snobbery was a bad thing, a character flaw indulged in by effete elites and condemned by everyone else. But is snobbery going mainstream? Are snob appeal and mass appeal converging? The recent holiday season confirmed that many of us…
January 15, 2007
Drinks Media Wire: Celebrity Chefs Headline 2007 Taste Of Vail
January 15, 2007
The Independent: More Than Just A Pretty Face
January 11, 2007
Quirks.com: Trade Talk: If You Have To Ask Then You Can’t Afford It
January 11, 2007
WSJ.com: Lincoln Launches New Ad Strategy: Hip-Hop Is Out, Likable Luxury Is In
Many marketers rely on hip-hop and bling to appeal to black consumers. Ford Motor Co.’s
Lincoln luxury brand is taking a different approach. View the full article at www.WSJ.com – a paid subscription is required.
January 10, 2007
MarketWire: Luxury Institute Survey: High Net Worth Consumers Rank the Top Deluxe Table Wines – Ferrari-Carano, Sterling Vineyards, and Sonoma-Cutrer
January 4, 2007
Jewelry Weblog: Jewelers Give The Personal Touch
January 3, 2007
Brandweek: Short Takes: The Rankings Are Out For The Most Prestigious Private Jet Services Brands in 2007