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High rentals in India leave luxe brands sweating

High rentals and lack of proper infrastructure for luxury retailing are forcing brands including Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton and Omega to restrict the number of outlets in India. The rent component in retailing cost stands at 40 percent and is much higher than the global average of 15 percent, show estimates by leading retail consultancy...

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Teaching luxury retail

Luxury Connect has pioneered the area of luxury education in India by focusing on the weak spots in the complex management arena of Indian luxury segment. In collaboration with SDA Bocconi School of Management, Luxury Connect has successfully concluded Luxury Brand Management Program in India. The program formally endorsed and supported by...

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Luxury Connect, SDA Bocconi tie up for niche programs

Abhay Gupta, a recent recipient of the ‘Retail Icon’ title by Asia Retail Congress and former Executive Director of Blues Clothing Company, has announced the launch of his new initiative ‘Luxury Connect’ (LC) and its tie up with Italian business school SDA Bocconi School of management. The aim is to start executive education programs in India...