In New York, the month of September sees two major events: New York Fashion Week and the U.N. General Assembly meeting. They would seem to have little in common, but one theme is emerging at both gatherings: sustainability. Sustainable development meets the needs of the present without compromising opportunities for future generations. The concept affects the use of resources, pollution control, technology and financial investment, and institutional change. Various areas of sustainability are being tackled by global companies, citizens and non-governmental organizations. New York Fashion Week attracts journalists, fashion bloggers, industry participants and the public to view the latest design

The retail landscape has changed significantly, and it’s not enough to have a brick and mortar store, or even an online presence. What’s critical now is giving consumers an experience to entice them to open up their wallets. Watch Director of Consumer Research, Jharonne Martis talks with Reuters TV about how luxury retailers are using the power of vintage to connect customers to its brand, especially younger buyers. Read the full article here 

The retail landscape has changed significantly, and it’s not enough to have a brick and mortar store, or even an online presence. What’s critical now is giving consumers an experience to entice them to open up their wallets. Millennials are a coveted group, since they make up the largest sector of the U.S. population and are a generation that has a preference for experiences over things. As a result, luxury retailers are offering experiences that are social media-ready in an effort to target and engage a bigger audience. Some examples: Louis Vuitton unpacked its “Volez, Voguez, Voyagez” (“Fly, Sail, Travel”)

Lately, the most enthusiastic buyers of luxury goods have been in China, but the Thomson Reuters consensus shows that China’s economy might start to lose steam in 2016. What does this mean for luxury retailers?