23 Feb, 2025
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De Bijenkorf Expands Personal Shopping Lounge

Established for over 150 years and owned by the Hudson’s Bay Company, De Bijenkorf is the most iconic and luxurious department store in Amsterdam and has just expanded its Personal Shopping Lounge. The expanded showroom is situated on the second floor of the legendary building situated in the central part of Dam Square and underlines […]

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Amsterdam Fashion Group Acquires KIRED

Amsterdam basedBenelux fashion importer Amsterdam Fashion Group has entered into luxury fashion line with the acquisition of premium Italian outerwear brand KIRED. The deal, which was implemented from January 1, 2024, is vital for the company advancing its presence in the luxury segment. On its experience, KIRED, born in 1986 in Parma, Italy, now boasts […]

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Cartier Launches Lab-Grown Diamond Collection For Sustainable Luxury

More disquiet has recently emerged in the luxury jewelry market, as Cartier, the French ‘King of Jewellers,’ introduced its very first line of jewelry created with synthetic diamonds. This innovative development is revolutionary in the luxury domain as more brands start to embrace environmental and ethical issues that may change the future of luxury jewelry. […]

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Rolex Restructures South African Operations

The direct operations of Swiss luxury watchmaker Rolex have effectively come to an end in South Africa due to a fundamental restructuring of its operations in the country. Since 1948, the firm has been operating an affiliate office in South Africa and currently operates under the name Rolex Watch Company (South Africa) (Proprietary) Ltd, which […]

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South African Luxury Market Shows Resilience

The current and potential future market conditions for luxury goods remain favorable in South Africa despite a current incumbent economic and social crisis. Current research and industry studies demonstrate that country-specific emerging consumer desires, branding directions, and other factors define the future of luxury retailing in the country more profoundly. Specifically, current value growth of […]