Consumer Behavior

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A lone luxury traveler finds authentic connection with nature on a pristine beach, far from the carbon footprint of private jets.

Why Ultra Luxury Travelers Seek Authenticity Over Artifice

Despite a 40% surge in private jet travel since 2019 —a single flight's carbon footprint rivaling years of an average person's emissions, per Environmental Impact Study, 2023 —a striking 70% of ultra-

Evelyn Chen·September 9, 2026

Attendees at a bustling watch fair, with some individuals participating in private client meetings away from the main exhibition floor.

Watches & Jewelry

Watch fairs' evolving role: reach grows, central role shrinks

Last year, Watches & Wonders Geneva reported a record 49,000 visitors, a 20% increase from the previous year, according to a W&W Report .

Santiago Acosta·June 24, 2026

Elegant jewelry store interior with diverse shoppers admiring sparkling necklaces and rings in illuminated display cases.

Watches & Jewelry

Celebrity Jewelry Brands See Rapid Retail Expansion Amid Market Shifts

In 2023, celebrity jewelry brands captured 15% of the affordable luxury market, a threefold increase in just three years.

Santiago Acosta·June 19, 2026

An empty luxury car showroom with a few people looking at their phones, symbolizing the loss of 50 million customers in the luxury sector.

Automotive

Luxury brands lose 50 million customers amid shifting consumer demands

The luxury sector, once a bastion of exclusivity, has seen an estimated 50 million customers walk away, leaving a gaping hole in its post-downturn recovery efforts.

Santiago Acosta·May 23, 2026