Insights

26 Jun, 26

Why Luxury Brands Are Grappling With the Price-value Equation

Experts recommend a return to the fundamentals of luxury — genuine craftsmanship, authenticity, quality and durability. Perhaps the thorniest of challenges for luxury brands in an already tough market is restoring a clearer sense of value for money after rampant price hikes and some lapses in quality left many consumers frustrated — or worse, industry experts say. “The remedy […]
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04 May, 26

Is luxury courting China’s VICs the right way?

As aspirational shoppers pull back, brands are doubling down on their wealthiest clients. But in China, exclusivity can quickly turn into pressure. As aspirational shoppers pull back, brands are doubling down on their wealthiest clients. But in China, exclusivity can quickly curdle into pressure. Image: Xiaohongshu A Jiangxi-based Xiaohongshu user posting under the handle @don’taskwhoamI recently shared […]
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17 Apr, 26

Ultra-rich in United Arab Emirates Remain Bullish on Gold, Hopeful That Peace Will Return

According to Agility Research and Strategy, UAE is steadily consolidating its status as a global hub for entrepreneurship, international capital and private wealth, despite geopolitical woes in the region. Despite geopolitical uncertainty and severe disruption of trade in the region, United Arab Emirates remains a land of wealth creation and opportunity, according to a new […]
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09 Apr, 26

UAE still poised for growth in post-conflict era: report

Image credit: Shutterstock The United Arab Emirates is steadily consolidating its status as a global hub for entrepreneurship, international capital and private wealth, even as the region navigates a period of heightened geopolitical uncertainty following the recent escalation of tensions between Iran and the United States. A new edition of Agility Research & Strategy’s WealthLens’ […]
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