Author
Glyn Atwal

Glyn Atwal is Associate Professor of Marketing at Burgundy School of Business, an international Graduate School of the French network of Grandes Ecoles. His teaching, research, and consultancy expertise focuses on marketing and strategy within the affluent and luxury space. He has presented at leading universities worldwide and is co-author of Luxury Brands in China and India (Palgrave Macmillan). Glyn is a regular contributor to Luxury Daily and Jing Daily. Prior to academia, Glyn worked in the advertising industry for Saatchi & Saatchi, Young & Rubicam, and Publicis.
You’ll Need a Video Game Strategy for Next Gens
Glyn Atwal
September 10, 2025
The key to tapping into gaming communities is authenticity -- the most successful brand activations don’t just show a potential customer a product. They embed ...
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The Soft Power Shift: What It Means for U.S. Brands
Glyn Atwal
September 4, 2025
For U.S. brands, soft power is a valuable asset to be leveraged more effectively than competitors. U.S. brands may not be able to recreate centuries ...
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Facing the Facts: Workforce Mental Health Decline
Glyn Atwal
July 3, 2025
Retailers have to take tangible metrics like productivity seriously as a red flag on employee wellbeing. Think about it: Can a disengaged retail worker in ...
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Rimowa’s Upcycling Edge
Glyn Atwal
June 24, 2025
See how fashion brands like Rimowa, Coach & Uniqlo profit by upcycling materials to cut costs, boost sustainability & appeal to consumers.
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ANTA Is Coming After Nike
Glyn Atwal
May 27, 2025
Chinese brand ANTA is challenging Nike in the U.S. with NBA stars, edgy design, and basketball focus—more cool brand than budget sneaker.
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Is the International Tourist Retail Dollar at Risk?
Glyn Atwal
May 21, 2025
U.S. retailers face declining sales as international tourist visits drop due to trade policies, border issues, and shifting global travel trends.
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What Luxury Brands Can Learn from Hottest Brand Miu Miu
Glyn Atwal
April 10, 2025
Miu Miu defies the luxury slump with viral products, cultural cachet, and community appeal, driving a 93.2% sales surge and topping Q4 2024.
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The Power of the Solo Travel Economy
Glyn Atwal
February 5, 2025
Solo travel is growing fast, projected to hit $200B by 2032, driven by shifting demographics, financial independence, and evolving consumer trends.
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