
Global Brands Need to Adapt Locally Without Losing What Makes Them Global
Katherine Melchior Ray explains why global brands like Louis Vuitton succeed by defining non-negotiable values while letting local teams innovate.
10 August 2026
Luxury's benchmark for retail theatre
Louis Vuitton sets expectations for what a luxury store should feel like, and its pricing power makes it a useful signal for the wider sector. We follow store concepts, clienteling technology and the localisation questions global luxury houses face in new markets.

Katherine Melchior Ray explains why global brands like Louis Vuitton succeed by defining non-negotiable values while letting local teams innovate.
10 August 2026

The World's Coolest Retail Report 2026 from The General Store and World Retail Congress ranks Louis Vuitton Shanghai, Haus Nowhere and Printemps NYC as retail's most creative forces.
5 May 2026

The way people shop has fundamentally changed. Today's consumers move fluidly between platforms, blending online discovery, in-store experiences, and AI-driven interactions into a single, continuous journey.
31 March 2026

Leaders from 10 Corso Como, AWWG, Neuhaus, and BAIT share how innovation, collaborations, and brand discipline help legacy brands stay relevant across generations.
12 March 2026

Marco Garcia, CEO of Amouage, shares insights on luxury fragrance growth, digital innovation, and engaging younger consumers with authentic, high-quality experiences.
11 March 2026

Shoptalk Luxury launches in Abu Dhabi, bringing global retail leaders together to explore luxury retail strategy, hospitality driven experiences, technology innovation, and evolving consumer behavior.
10 March 2026

Derek Sulger, chairman of Shanghai Tang, reveals strategies for experiential luxury retail, catering to Asian consumers, and blending fashion, hospitality, and art for unforgettable brand experiences.
9 March 2026

Michael Chalhoub, CEO of the Chalhoub Group, shares strategies for luxury retail growth in the Middle East, expanding Level Shoes to the US, and navigating market complexities.
6 March 2026

Ira Kalish, Chief Global Economist at Deloitte, outlines how tariffs, artificial intelligence, demographics and global wealth trends are reshaping economic growth and influencing the future of luxury markets worldwide.
4 March 2026

Daniel Herrmann, Managing Director of COS, shares how product excellence, disciplined brand building, and flagship store investment are fueling growth for the global fashion brand.
3 March 2026

Lane Crawford is reimagining the department store model through independent designers, customer co-creation, and relationship-driven retail. Discover how the 175-year-old Hong Kong retailer is building the future of luxury commerce.
26 February 2026

At Shoptalk Luxe, Victoria Beckham Beauty and Bremont shared how social listening drives real decisions - from on-site filters to hero products and customer-care trust moments. Here are the practical tactics that turn signals into sales.
11 February 2026

At NRF, LVMH leaders Gonzague de Pirey and Soumia Hadjali shared how artificial intelligence is being deployed to elevate creativity, craftsmanship, and client relationships across luxury. Their approach prioritizes humanity, trust, and long-term brand desire over efficiency alone.
22 January 2026