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Business of Luxury
Video interviews from the FT conference in Los Angeles:
• Is the luxury industry recovering?
• Luxury brands must look to the east
• Global recovery ‘won’t be strong or vigorous’ - -
Brands try to cultivate links with fine art
Scheherazade Daneshkhu says many customers are more reluctant to spend on conspicuous items
Endorsements: Labels seek a meaningful relationship
Matthew Garrahan explores the changing relationship between luxury and celebrities
World economy: Engine starts up again but road ahead is bumpy
Martin Wolf talks to two economists about their expectations
Private equity: Buy-out specialists take another look
The chance to pick up assets cheaply is spurring interest, says Martin Arnold
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European M&A: Economic woes may herald slew of deals
Rachel Sanderson says there are deals on the cards at every price point
Leonard Lauder: Aspiring to beauty at home and abroad
Jonathan Birchall talks to the chairman emeritus of Estée Lauder
US M&A: Luxury groups adapt to the post-recession world
Helen Thomas says growth may depend on broadening a brand’s appeal
India: Strong interest but with cultural caveats
Amy Kazmin explores the idiosyncracies of the market in the subcontinent
E-commerce: Innovation brings a touch of class to online shopping
New business models are giving labels an upper hand on the web, says David Gelles
Social media: Tarnish the brand or build an aspirational following?
David Gelles reports on changing attitudes toward the internet
China: New self-confidence fuels demand
Patti Waldmeir reports from Shanghai on the booming demand for luxury in China
Brazil: Rising incomes create an expanding market
The ultra rich are growing in number and strength, says Andrew Downie
