What’s next for Swiss watchmaking?
The sudden imposition of 39% tariffs on Swiss watches in the United States has unsettled one of Switzerland’s most iconic industries. More than a cost shock, it is forcing watchmakers to rethink...
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LuxExperience: Rewriting the playbook for luxury e-commerce
As luxury e-commerce enters a new chapter, shifting consumer expectations, rising costs, and mounting sustainability demands are testing the resilience of every player. LuxExperience CEO Michael Kliger shares how it is navigating...
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Purposeful, not performative: How Breitling intends to lead with sustainability
As the luxury sector faces a shrinking consumer base and rising ESG skepticism, Breitling is redefining sustainability as a source of strategic value across its products, supply chains, and brand purpose....
More than a makeover: how L’Oréal aims to make sustainability glamorous
Dr. Kiri Trier, the beauty giant’s regional sustainability chief, explains her drive to change customer habits and make cutting waste, refilling, and recycling part of their daily bathroom routine....
Luxury E-Commerce is dead: Here is what might come next
The traditional e-commerce model is on its last legs. In a disrupted luxury landscape, brand leaders are shifting focus to unified commerce, hyper-personalization, and deeper digital storytelling to completely reinvent the customer...
Circular leadership: Ilaria Resta’s vision for Audemars Piguet
Audemars Piguet CEO Ilaria Resta is placing circular leadership at the heart of her transformation strategy – bringing a bold, human-centered approach to one of Switzerland’s most storied watch brands, blending tradition...
Drawing on Krug’s roots and innovation to navigate luxury’s new reality
CEO Manuel Reman blends Krug’s tradition with innovation, fostering deeper connections with global audiences and emphasizing authenticity to keep the champagne house relevant amid shifting tastes and sustainability challenges....
Herding the fashion crowd to greener pastures
September 30, 2024 • by Stéphane J. G. Girod in luxury • 10 min read
Smarter regulation is required to nudge luxury brands into a more sustainable future, industry experts tell Stéphane Girod....
Navigating luxury in an era of economic uncertainty: Strategies for success
With the global economy facing its slowest growth in three decades, luxury brands are facing challenges from shifting consumer behaviors to geopolitical tensions. Navigating them requires innovative approaches to digitalization at scale....
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