Luxury

India’s Axis Bank and Visa Partner on ‘Ultra-Premium’ Credit Card
India’s Axis Bank and Visa Partner on ‘Ultra-Premium’ Credit Card
August 12, 2024  |  Credit Cards

Axis Bank has partnered with Visa to launch an “ultra-premium” credit card in India. The new card, Primus, will be offered by invitation only and will...

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Macy’s VP: Restructuring Aims to Elevate Customer Experience and Drive Growth
Macy’s VP: Restructuring Aims to Elevate Customer Experience and Drive Growth
August 09, 2024  |  Retail

Earlier this year, Macy’s launched a restructuring initiative called “A Bold New Chapter,” aimed at reinvigorating the company and driving growth. The strategy focuses on...

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The RealReal: Luxury Resale Shoppers Demand More Bang for Their Buck
The RealReal: Luxury Resale Shoppers Demand More Bang for Their Buck
August 06, 2024  |  Earnings

As consumers across income groups feel economic pressure, luxury secondhand marketplace The RealReal is seeing its customers continue to spend but demand more value for...

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Saks Reportedly Misses Hundreds of Thousands in Vendor Payments 
Saks Reportedly Misses Hundreds of Thousands in Vendor Payments 
August 05, 2024  |  Retail

Amid a merger worth $2.6 billion, Saks reportedly owes vendors hundreds of thousands. The luxury retailer, which last month announced it was merging with Neiman Marcus, has missed payments to dozens of...

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Online Fashion Retailer Revolve Considers Adding More Brick-and-Mortar Stores
Online Fashion Retailer Revolve Considers Adding More Brick-and-Mortar Stores
August 02, 2024  |  Retail

Online fashion retailer Revolve Group is reportedly looking at opening more brick-and-mortar stores in luxury destinations after opening its first such store in Aspen, Colorado,...

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EBay Uses Pay by Bank to Reach New Gen Z Consumers
EBay Uses Pay by Bank to Reach New Gen Z Consumers
August 01, 2024  |  Earnings

As eBay looks to reach Generation Z and millennials, the online marketplace is turning to pay by bank to meet younger customers’ eCommerce expectations. On...

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Airbnb Wants to Woo Hotel Customers With Luxury Offerings
Airbnb Wants to Woo Hotel Customers With Luxury Offerings
July 31, 2024  |  Travel Payments

Airbnb is reportedly planning luxury offerings like personal chefs to entice travelers away from hotels. The company wants to move beyond accommodations and experiences to “services...

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Shop Talk: High-End Consumers Swap Fancy Threads for Fancy Sweets
Shop Talk: High-End Consumers Swap Fancy Threads for Fancy Sweets
July 24, 2024  |  Retail

As consumers cut back on many premium products in the face of ongoing economic challenges, luxury chocolate brand MarieBelle New York is benefitting from shoppers’...

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Luxury Brands Slash Prices to Entice Middle-Income Buyers
Luxury Brands Slash Prices to Entice Middle-Income Buyers
July 21, 2024  |  Retail

Luxury brands have begun lowering their prices to win back middle-income shoppers. As The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Sunday (July 21), this move —...

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