Ms. Paula Peterson
President, Crown Luxury Consulting
Member of the Retail Council
Council Member Biography
Paula K. Peterson is the President of Crown Luxury Consulting, an independent consultancy firm that advises global companies on new ventures, brand strategy, product development, distribution and online/offline marketing. Ms. Peterson is a noted industry speaker on leading trends and changing attitudes among affluent consumers, researching and profiling trends and leading competitors in the luxury goods space. She held key positions with world-class brands and companies like Richemont (Van Cleef & Arpels, Cartier), Harrods of London, Tiffany & Co., Harry Winston, Walt Disney World. She has experience in multiple distribution channels (wholesale, retail, e-commerce and direct marketing). Client work includes Royal Asscher Diamonds (Amsterdam), Georg Jensen North America, Tumi, Chad Allison Designer Jewelry (USA), Leon Hatot Watches (Switzerland), World Trade Fairs Ltd. (Hong Kong), AngloGold (South Africa), GoldAvenue.com (Switzerland), Trig.com (Sweden) and Taigan.com (USA). (This is me - Update Profile)
Employment History
- 2000 - Unspecified
- President, Crown Luxury Consulting
- 1999 - 1999
- Chief Marketing Officer/Harrods.com, HARRODS (UK) LTD
- 1997 - 1999
- Executive Vice President, VAN CLEEF & ARPELS, INC.
- 1996 - 1997
- Director, Merchandising, WALT DISNEY PARKS AND RESORTS U.S., INC.
- 1991 - 1996
- Principal, Mayfair Marketing Group
- 1988 - 1991
- Director, U.S. Trade, TIFFANY & CO.
- 1986 - 1987
- Regional Sales Manager, CARTIER INTERNATIONAL INC (DELAWARE CORP)
- 1982 - 1986
- Partner, Marketing Consortium
- 1981 - 1982
- International Public Relations Specialist, CPT Corporation
GLG NewsSM Analyses by Paula Peterson
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Tiffany Makeover Better Than Takeover
July 30, 2007
Tiffany shares jump on takeover speculation | today.reuters.com
1. Tiffany & Co. is one of the global leaders in the luxury jewelry space; the strategic direction in merchandising, marketing and store operations have proven the company has a strong and viable- business platform 2. LVMH is a global leader in the luxury apparel/accessory space, but has not proven to understand or add shareholder value to pure players in the jewelry space ( eg: DeBeers retail stores)
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Keeping it Real: fake goods do not have to be ingested to be lethal
July 26, 2007
Counterfeits Causing Real Damage in Human Terms | www.retailwire.com
1. Counterfeit goods have been a virus on the global economy by fueling the gray market 2. Counterfeit goods give rise to substandard working conditions and the employment of child labor 3. The lack of consumer concern and willingness to purchase counterfeit luxury goods may have contributed to the recent surge of counterfeiting across multiple categories.
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Tiffany blue box is red hot among the investment community
July 19, 2007
Tiffany shares jump on takeover speculation | today.reuters.com
1 - Tiffany may need new management to fuel growth.
2 - Tiffany investments in Little Switzerland & others have not increased shareholder value.
GLG Study Groups with Paula Peterson(?)
| Study Group Name | No. Members |
|---|---|
| Media Buyers | 1333 |
| Direct Mail Marketing Experts | 533 |
| Online Retail Experts | 520 |
| Direct Mail Marketing Experts (North America) | 489 |
| Digital Outdoor Advertising Purchasers | 300 |
GLG Live Meetings with Paula Peterson(?)
Recent Seminars
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March 23, 2006 | Boston
GLGi: Luxury Goods Industry Overview -
March 22, 2006 | New York City
GLGi: Luxury Goods Industry Overview
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