The Luxury Automotive Sector Continues to Forge Ahead
James Lawson of Ledbury Research investigates the push from luxury automotive brands, from simply selling cars to launching lifestyle extensions
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Chinese Crackdown on Luxury to Drive Demand
James Lawson of Ledbury Research investigates how legislation designed to curb luxury consumption acts as a catalyst for the luxury market
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Logo Driven Luxury Brands Look to Reduce Visibility
James Lawson, director at Ledbury Research, explains the move to reduce logos and work towards more subtle distinctions in luxury brand hierarchy
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How Currency Wars Look Set to Impact Wealth
With the prospect of many nations mobilising for a currency war, James Lawson, director at Ledbury Research, considers the impact on the wealthy
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Swiss Watch Exports Surpassed 21 Billion Francs in 2012
James Lawson, director of Ledbury Research, investigates the performance of Swiss watch exports in 2012 and promising growth hubs for 2013
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The End of Loss-Leading Expansion for Luxury Brands?
James Lawson, director of Ledbury Research, explores the recent re-evaluation of international footprints by luxury brands and financial institutions
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Luxury Brands Grow Facebook Audience, But What About Sales?
James Lawson, director of Ledbury Research, explains that whilst the growth of Facebook likes and usage of the social media in general is clear, the impact is not.
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High Net Worth Individuals Err on the Side of Caution
James Lawson, director of Ledbury Research, believes that macroeconomic uncertainty may act to shift the profile of luxury spending by High Net Worth individuals
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Will Leasing Luxury Erode Exclusivity?
James Lawson, director of Ledbury Research, believes renting luxury products could become a substitute for counterfeits, by providing a selective entry point to the brand Luxury brands have had a…
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Luxury Brands Advance with Cautious Optimism
James Lawson, director of Ledbury Research, confirms that luxury sector performance in 2011 was positive across the board, but highlights waning confidence from senior executives
