Millenials are prioritizing experiences over tangible products. More than 75% of Millenials would choose to spend money on an experience over buying a product (Harris Group study – 2016). More than that, the experience is not based on onwnership, but on NOwnership. They (we) want to feel the adrenaline but without ties, and sharing economy is already … More Le Tote, fashion based on customer data
Do you know what Kendo is? Based in San Francisco, Kendo creates or acquires beauty brands and focuses on developing them into global powerhouses. The portfolio today consists of Kat Von D Beauty, Marc Jacobs Beauty, Formula X Nail, OleHenriksen and Bite Beauty. The name KENDO is a play on the phrase “can do.” What … More Future proofing: Inside LVMH’s under-the-radar beauty brand incubator
Is Michael Kors a luxury brand any more? As I mentioned in a previous article about the luxury fashion pyramid , Michael Kors is located in the aspirational luxury segment. But after their uncontrolled growth strategy, betting for every channel, we can argue about it. If you see the same bag many times in your daily … More Michael Kors to shutter up to 125 stores in next 2 years
It´s time for the digital awakening of luxury brands. During the last decade, many market places took the lead of the online fashion industry while centenary luxury houses were reluctant to sell online. On the one hand, some platforms betting for a wide luxury offer (the ones on the top of the pyramid) like Yoox – … More 24 Sèvres, LVMH new digital experience
First, Benetton´s garment dye, second Zara´s fast-fashion based on excellent operations. Now, it´s time to Ultra fast-fashion, and pure players are in pole position. … More Report: ‘Ultra-fast’ fashion players gain on Zara, H&M
TORONTO, Canada — Amazon recently posted its eighth straight quarter of growth. In fact, in the first quarter of 2017 its revenue grew by a jaw-dropping 23 percent, hitting net income of $724 million. Amazon Prime subscribership jumped to over 80 million members, representing a gravity-defying increase of 36 percent. And, while slowing marginally, Amazon … More How Fashion Can Fight Amazon
Walmart sales skyrocket as a results of their acquisition strategy (e.g.ModCloth, Shoebuy and Moosejaw) lead by e-com CEO Marc Lore … More Walmart sales skyrocket
Gamification is the application of game-design elements and game principles in non-game contexts. How retail is using it? … More Why Retailers Should Consider Gamification to Boost Engagement
News on Fashion retail: Nike is leading the experience Economy with its app… … More Nike, not shoes but lifestyle
IESE Business School celebrated the 17th edition of Fashion and Luxury Goods industry meeting created by Professor Nueno seventeen years ago. Watch the video summary of the meeting. Once again, many CEOs were representing the luxury industry, mainly fashion and beauty houses. Patrizio di Marco (Dolce Gabbana), Alessandro Varisco (TWINSET Simona Barbieri), Giorgio Presca (Golden Goose), … More Fashion Luxury elite meets at IESE
LVMH, from exclusive fashion and luxury goods to exclusive media content … More Nowness, LVMH online media platform
