The last quarter of 2013 saw a substantial M&A activity in the luxury and premium branded goods industry. According to the news circulating in the sector, many multinational brands as well as smaller brands are seeking for strategic financial partners …

ReviewPro, the leading provider of online reputation and social media analytics for the hospitality industry, has released its first annual Top Luxury Hotel & Brand Report, a landmark study on the luxury hotels and brands with the best online …

Korean Soap Operas Boost Luxury Sales in China. Luxury brands see sales jump thanks to Korean wave in China. HSBC's Erwan Rambourg tells the WSJ's Wei Gu who is benefiting from the popularity of Korean style in China. Up Next …

It's the latest Italian luxury brand to step in to spruce up Rome's historic landmarks as public funding dips. Shoemaker Tod's has put up $35 million to restore the Colosseum, while fashion house Fendi is handling the Trevi fountain. The restoration …

While luxury sales growth in China is showing signs of slowing over all, the Chinese remain the world's biggest consumers of high-end goods, representing $80 billion in purchases last year. But the Chinese market is making a rapid transition from one …

To succeed in China, luxury brands are getting help from South Korea. Korean style, from viral K-Pop videos to fried chicken, is all the rage in China and brands are increasingly using it to reach Chinese consumers. The likes of Chanel, Gucci and Louis …

Bottega Veneta's worldwide digital media manager Nate Poeschl attended his third annual SXSW on behalf of the Italian luxury brand. While Nike and Burberry were making repeat visits, others like Prada and Salvatore Ferragamo were absent. Although …

Hotel guests willing to splurge on the best rooms in the house are about to have many more options. Andrea Petersen and Global Brand Leader for St. Regis, Luxury Collection and W Hotels Worldwide Paul James explain what's behind the rising demand.

But if you've had your sights set on a particular luxury item and have dutifully saved up to afford it, why pay full price if there's a way around it? The key is to arrive prepared and practice the following few tricks, all before the Big Ask. Make new …