Dec 26, 2009

Boxing Day Sale madness in Australia

Whether its a sign of the financial times or people are just after a bargain, the Boxing Day sales seem to be going mad today even for the luxury brands. QVB – Sydney Gucci – Melbourne Queues outside David Jones before opening Myer Louis Vuitton Apple Harvey Norman   Others Tags: Luxury Market, Luxury Market, queues,... read more

Dec 20, 2009

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-12-20

More backlash over Toyata's social media approach – this time video accused of sexism & incestuous overtones. http://ow.ly/LDwO # Vaccine candy at Zurich Airport – basically candy in a syringe – not sure what that teaches kids! http://twitpic.com/te7av # Vienna Airport sex shop – can't see an Australian airport ever doing this http://twitpic.com/td8oo # Hair... read more

Oct 7, 2009

Versace closes Japan

Versace are withdrawing from the Japanese market with the closure of its last three stores in Tokyo, Osaka & Chiba and liquidation of the Japanese business by the end of the year.  This isn’t a permanent move however, its more because the Versace boutiques no longer represent the brand image and they feel its better to clear the slate and start again with the right locations, distribution... read more

Sep 13, 2009

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-09-13

RT @FOODweek Australian dollar hits 12-month high http://bit.ly/EqZnz # ‘You can’t polish a turd. But you can roll it in glitter.’ Tonight is first episode of 30 seconds. http://ow.ly/oj0h # Fendi release Skunk Fur bag – well at least it would be a talking point. http://ow.ly/oj0D # One-third of Australian postcodes now deemed "high risk" for defaulting on debts. http://ow.ly/oj0R... read more

Aug 23, 2009

Swiss watch sales continue to decline

waynamah/flickr Exports of Swiss watches have continued to fall, with July recording a 25.9% decline over the previous year. Overall since January, Swiss watch exports have fallen 26.3% or US6.8 billion. Sales of Swiss watches have been in significant decline since the end of 2008 with exports now below 2006 levels. Those surviving best are watches priced between 200-500 Swiss francs (US $186-%466) which... read more