Business Strategy
Luxury Yacht-maker Azimut|Benetti Posts Record Sales
MILAN — Azimut|Benetti Group, which is known for its luxury yachts coveted by the world’s rich and famous saw its sales boom, reaching an all-time high. Boosted by orders worldwide, and...
Orient Express’ Hotly Anticipated Venice Hotel With a Noble Past to Open April 1
MILAN — Following the success of its first hotel in Rome, the Orient Express said Wednesday that it has begun taking reservations for its highly anticipated second hotel location in...
Australian Luxury Design Brand Paloma Editions Enters U.S. Market
MILAN — Australian design firm Paloma Editions, which was founded in 2023 as an antidote to consumerist style, grew its sales to $10 million in just two years. The...
Maison&Objet’s Managing Director Mélanie Leroy Resigns
MILAN — Maison&Objet‘s managing director Mélanie Leroy has resigned. A source familiar with the situation told WWD that Leroy was ready to move on to “new endeavors” and stepped...
Fritz Hansen’s New Creative Director Ushers in Modern Era, Welcomes Michael Anastassiades to Lineup
MILAN — Els Van Hoorebeeck, the 37-year-old creative director of Fritz Hansen, one of the world’s oldest furniture companies, likens it to Danish Royalty. “Almost every big, important Danish...
Paolo Boffi Dies at 85
MILAN — Paolo Boffi, honorary chairman of high-end Italian furniture and kitchens company Boffi|DePadova, has died, the company said Sunday. He was 85. Boffi, regarded for his passion, humility...
EXCLUSIVE: Assouline Doesn’t Want to Just Publish Books, It Wants to Own the Library Space
MILAN — Alexandre Assouline, who grew up around awe-inspiring pages of travel, design and fashion, insists that the library is an essential part of the home. The 32-year-old president...
Retail’s Crossroads: Plotting a Course to Redefine Success
The retail industry finds itself at a critical inflection point as it grapples with a global trade war, inflationary pressures, shifting consumer behaviors, supply chain disruptions and the aftershocks...
Where Molteni Group Sees Opportunities in the High Seas
MILAN — Molteni&C has just furnished private residences on two vessels for Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle brand of shipping and cruise ship company MSC Group. Expected to be...
Poliform Takes Over Trussardi’s Former Piazza della Scala Hub
MILAN — A testament to the prowess of the design industry, luxury furniture brand Poliform has taken over one of fashion‘s most iconic addresses: Trussardi‘s former home in Milan’s...
