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Netflix House shows the power of brand marketing: The streamer鈥檚 retail play capitalizes on cheap real estate and consumer demand for experiences.

Chanel purchases Paris property at 42 Avenue Montaigne: The French designer snapped up the building one block from the Champs-脡lys茅es as luxury competitors race to claim prime real estate.

That means pairing luxury experiences with proactive economic guidance, transparent market outlooks, and reassurance about asset safety. Wealthy clients aren鈥檛 just looking for service鈥攖hey want stability and confidence in their institution鈥檚 foresight. Banks that combine emotional connection with financial clarity will win the loyalty鈥攁nd deposits鈥攐f this demographic.

UK consumers see economic storm clouds ahead: That鈥檚 driving them to splurge on small luxuries such as high-end perfumes and cosmetics.

Dupes gain steam as shoppers seek middle ground between fast fashion and luxury labels: Quince and Italic are among the brands poised to benefit as shoppers prioritize affordability.

Mytheresa expands China presence in long-term bet on luxury growth: While the retailer is bullish on its ability to woo big spenders, the country鈥檚 economic crisis and booming daigou industry could weigh on its near-term prospects.

While luxury sales are slowing as consumers flock to cheaper retailers for apparel, beauty, and other goods, luxury retailers with off-price brands, like Neiman Marcus Last Call and Nordstrom Rack, are seeing store visits climb.

Pricing and platform will be key: Samsung can rival Apple鈥檚 Vision Pro on display tech and undercut it on cost, positioning itself between Meta鈥檚 budget gear and Apple鈥檚 luxury tier. By launching in 2025, Samsung can take what it鈥檚 learned from Meta鈥檚 and Apple鈥檚 setbacks and differentiate its devices.

Nike resumes selling on Amazon as tariffs threaten its turnaround: The brand is betting that an expanded retail presence will soften the blow of higher prices.

Our take: Not all car buyers want every feature and luxury鈥攕ome want a vehicle just to get from location to location without spending a lot of money on a truck or fuel. Small trucks fit that bill. However, relying on EV incentives to drop vehicle price tags, like Slate is betting on, is a dicey move considering those rebates might not be available by the end of 2026.

The news: A federal judge blocked Tapestry鈥檚 $8.5 billion acquisition of Michael Kors owner Capri on the grounds that the deal would result in less competition and higher prices in the accessible luxury handbag category. The ruling is a major victory for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which now has a winning record under chair Lina Khan.

For luxury brands, tapping into the partnership channel presents a unique opportunity to reach new audiences and maximize brand awareness. The pay-for-performance partnership model mitigates risk by allowing luxury brands to work with partners that can curate rich stories all the way down the purchase funnel for an established community.

US consumers' appetite for luxury is beginning to fade: But rapidly recovering demand from Chinese consumers will allow LVMH, Prada, Kering, and others to maintain their strong momentum.

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Our take: Gen Z鈥檚 engagement habits portray a generation willing to spend on luxuries like gaming and apparel while also valuing increased financial stability. Our Industry KPI data reveals that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to reaching Gen Z.

The news: Gen Z and young millennials are aggressively saving to retire by 40鈥攃hallenging stereotypes of overspending on luxury and leisure鈥攆ollowing the advice of TikTok influencer Mia McGrath, per Yahoo Finance. The details: McGrath is an advocate for the FIRE (financial independence, retire early) movement, which has gained popularity across social media.

Online fashion resale remains a fast-growing retail channel despite ongoing economic headwinds鈥攁nd Gen Z is the driving force. How can brands and retailers venturing into fashion resale find success amid pullbacks on discretionary spending?

As retail spending slows down, consumers are increasingly using the same feeds that fuel impulse shopping to bond over the collective desire to curb their spending. This makes an influencer strategy embedded in value and relatability crucial.

It will be the second-fastest-growing retail category during this period, surpassed only by computer and consumer electronics, which is coming back from a post-pandemic lull. Meanwhile beauty is emerging from a period of even stronger growth. The 鈥渓ipstick effect鈥� is real. Beauty products represent an affordable luxury for many consumers, even as they trade down or cut spending in other areas.

Worldwide personal luxury sales will grow from $415.45 billion in 2023 to $499.59 billion in 2027, but growth is slowing, according to our forecast.