MILAN — Gruppo Florence may be known for its rapid expansion and M&A strategy, but there is much more than meets the eye, according to chief executive officer Attila Kiss. “We are not simply collectors of some of the best examples of Italian manufacturing companies; it’s time now to shine the light on our industrial...Read More
Similar to prior generations, every demographic cohort has a unique and collective mindset with their shopping habits, spending power and more. Despite the current lack of purchasing power by Generation Alpha, they are already influencing and changing the future of the retail market. Gen Alpha encapsulates the youth of today — born in the mid-2010s...Read More
Researchers at Jewellerybox.com sifted through the 2,600-plus people on the Forbes billionaires list to find the richest in the fashion industry. The jewelry site also crunched Google data to find out which brands were the most searched in 2022. On the rich list, and perhaps of no surprise, was Bernard Arnault coming in at number...Read More
As brands and retailers look to the future, a new frontier, called the Metaverse, holds opportunities that are largely unknown. Now at a tipping point, some experts project this new reality of virtual goods, gaming and entertainment could represent more than $82 billion by 2025, with consumers already showing interest and a sure comfort to...Read More
Antonelli Diamonds is a purpose-driven brand with a philanthropic focus on helping cancer victims, especially children. Founded by Casey Antonelli, the brand has been conducting private sales for some time, and this week has launched an e-commerce site. Here, Antonelli shares insights about the company’s mission, what was behind its founding and the organizations the...Read More
Research released this week from Shopkick, the shopping rewards app, showed significant concern about the COVID-19 Delta variant among consumers, which could impact how, where and why they shop. The report follows consumer behavior research from Gravy Analytics which looked at trends prior to the pandemic and compared them to now. Researchers at the firm...Read More