Luxury retail is booming in the GCC, but brands could face a mass exit of talent if staff are not retained to protect market growth
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Chanel
Luxury handbags: A timeless fusion of fashion and finance
With a history of steady appreciation and a growing global market, luxury handbags are proving to be more than just fashion statements
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UAE, Saudi shoppers buy some luxury brands regardless of price: Report
According to the survey, 54 percent of luxury shoppers in the UAE and KSA buy some brands without looking at the price
Al Maryah Retail Company
How experiential exclusivity is driving the success of luxury destinations
In response to changing demands, tastes and expectations, the world of luxury retail is undergoing a significant transformation in a number of ways
Dubai Mall
‘You’ll be irrelevant to them and you’ll die’: Chalhoub boss issues stark warning
David Vercruysse says big brands need both online and offline presence
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Tom Ford opens new flagship store in Dubai Mall
Spanning across three floors, the flagship store is one of five globally
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Can sustainable luxury fashion inspire for generations to come?
With the “sustainable generation” set to become an economic powerhouse, does the luxury fashion industry need to appeal more strongly to Gen Zs by aligning with their values?
A Lange & Söhne
The new ZEITWERK revealed
The second generation of the digital watch with a mechanical heart
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Inside the world of Philipp Plein: The luxury watch brand founder breaks down the key to success
Philipp Plein launched a new collection of timepieces in Dubai Mall, where he shared his views about industry players and the inspiration behind his controversial, iconic designs
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The importance of home-grown brands
The Saudi fashion scene has historically been underrepresented on the global stage, but the importance of local brands can be underestimated
China
Luxury sector pins hopes on China reopening for expansion in 2023
The gradual reopening of China – which abandoned the last of the travel restrictions of its zero-Covid policy on January 8 – should help its economy expand by 5.2 per cent in 2023, according to IMF
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Dubai and Riyadh top luxury retail growth in 2023
Dubai’s focus on luxury retail key to Middle East sector growth
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Dubai shop selling world’s most expensive socks for $1,090 a pair
Dubai Mall shop selling socks for more than a thousand dollars a pair
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UAE demand for luxury Italian leather goods surging, says Santoni
Santoni has opened its boutique in Dubai Mall’s fashion avenue. The brand was started in 1975 by the parents of current CEO, Giuseppe Santoni
Balenciaga
Luxury fashion house Balenciaga quits Twitter following Elon Musk rule
Vogue had quit the social media platform earlier whereas companies such as General Motors, Volkswagen, Pfizer and General Mills have reportedly paused advertising on the platform
Lamborghini
Lamborghini, Rolex sell out in Dubai despite rising fears on cost of living surge, soaring inflation
Multiple sources in the UAE have said that despite having the money to purchase these luxury items, the demand outweighs supply
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Luxury brands prefer opening their own stores in Middle East rather than a franchise
A report by Savills Middle East looked at new store activity in large domestic driven markets like the UAE