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Luxury on Sale in Bangkok

Bangkok bargain-hunters will be pleased to know that the frowns have gone from the Land of Smiles.
Only three weeks or so after the end of violent anti-government protests in Bangkok, the welcome mat is being rolled out.
The city’s tourism industry is wasting no time in dishing out big discounts to woo tourists. Five-star hotel chains, [...]

Read More » 1 commentJune 21, 2010

Most Valuable Luxury Brands

What is the world’s most valuable luxury brand? According to a study released today compiled by market research firm Millward Brown Optimor, the most valuable brand is France’s Louis Vuitton with a brand value of nearly $19.8 billion.
Hermes, with a brand value of $8.45 billion, landed in the second spot, followed by Gucci ($7.58 [...]

Read More » 1 commentApril 28, 2010

Affluent Market Tracking Study #17

Many books, much research, a lot of time and effort have been written about the spending attitudes of the high and ultra high net worth population, mainly because of the challenge they consistently present: they are an elusive group, as they would prefer to remain relatively anonymous. However, the American Affluence Research Center’s work stands [...]

Read More » No commentApril 19, 2010

Dom Pérignon Black Box

Australian industrial designer Marc Newson has collaborated once again with Dom Pérignon to create a special carrying case / cooler for the famed French champagne house. The Black Box by Marc Newson is crafted of a high-tech composite that keeps a chilled bottle of bubbly perfectly cool during traveling, while resisting wear and tear.
 Priced at [...]

Read More » No commentJanuary 19, 2010

The French toast to cheap Champagne

New Year revelers in France have a reason to raise their glasses higher at Midnight tonight: Champagne at less than €10 a bottle, on producer price cuts in response to the economic downturn.
Laurent-Perrier the seller of Grand Siecle Champagne is currently promoting its €10 ($14, £9) Jeanmaire brand, while Boizel Chanoine Champagne, which sells the [...]

Read More » No commentDecember 31, 2009
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