Brand Strategy

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A vibrant hotel lobby showcasing Accor's successful franchise strategy, emphasizing guest satisfaction and brand growth.
Brands

Accor's Franchise Strategy Drives Hospitality Success

Top performing hotel brands achieve a 41 percent cumulative RevPAR premium over weaker peers, yet new data shows emotionally connected customers are more than twice as valuable as merely satisfied one

Luca Bianchi·May 29, 2026
Interior of a modern luxury boutique showcasing innovative products with diverse shoppers browsing.
Brands

5 Luxury Brands Challenging Established Houses

Byoma, a Glasgow-based beauty brand launched in 2022, has achieved over $500 million in sales since its inception, rapidly impacting the market and challenging traditional luxury markers.

Oliver Dane·May 20, 2026
A curated display of sustainable luxury fashion products, including garments and accessories, presented in an elegant and eco-conscious setting.
Brands

Sustainable Luxury Product Launches: Trends for 2026

The global sustainable fashion market reached US$12.

Oliver Dane·May 20, 2026
An exclusive luxury watch on a velvet cushion, with a blurred crowd reaching out in the background, symbolizing the tension between luxury and mass appeal.
Brands

Luxury brands chasing mass appeal risk losing their soul.

Audemars Piguet, a titan of ultra-luxury watches, will launch its 'Royal Pop' collection in collaboration with Swatch, a move that has sent ripples of concern through its exclusive collector base.

Luca Bianchi·May 12, 2026
A split scene showing a vibrant, busy American luxury store contrasted with a more subdued European luxury boutique, symbolizing market shifts.
Trends

American Luxury Brands Surge as European Rivals Stumble

In 2026, cold-plunge zones and yoga stretch areas are no longer confined to dedicated rooms within high-end homes but are seamlessly integrated throughout the living space.

Camille Rousseau·May 12, 2026
An iconic Hermès Birkin handbag displayed under a spotlight in a luxurious boutique, symbolizing exclusivity and desire.
Brands

How Do Luxury Brands Create Exclusivity and Desire?

A basic 9.8-inch Hermès Birkin handbag now commands $11,400, a price recently boosted by 10% despite its already astronomical cost. This increase places the cost of entry for this iconic accessory fur

Oliver Dane·May 12, 2026