FRIDAY PRESS REVIEW - May 22 2026
Here are some of the most interesting articles of the last weeks selected by The Consultancy Group:
GUCCI TAKES OVER TIMES SQUARE FOR CRUISE SHOW AS KERING EYES REVIVAL
FASHION - NEW YORK, May 16 - Gucci's creative director Demna presented his first Cruise collection for the Italian luxury brand on Saturday night in New York, transforming Times Square into a runway as owner Kering seeks to revive its struggling flagship label.
The splashy show, livestreamed on billboards in one of the most visited places on the planet, was a nod to Gucci's ties to Manhattan - the birthplace of its international expansion and where the Italian house opened its first store outside Italy in 1953...More HERE
HOW PADEL BECAME ONE OF THE HOTTEST SPORTS FOR THE GLOBAL ELITE
SPORTS MARKETING - Padel is no longer just a niche racket sport - it has become a global cultural phenomenon attracting celebrities, investors, and luxury brands around the world. Behind its rapid rise lies far more than a simple sporting trend. Blending exclusivity, lifestyle, and modern networking culture, the sport is quietly reshaping the image of high-end athletics. This article explores why padel has become the new obsession of the global elite - and what its meteoric success reveals about today’s luxury and social landscape...More HERE
ROLAND-GARROS 2026: CARLOS ALCARAZ WITHDRAWS
SPORT- Just a few days after pulling out of the Barcelona tournament before his scheduled second-round match against Tomas Machac, and after deciding not to compete at the Masters 1000 in Madrid, Carlos Alcaraz has announced on his social media today that he will remain sidelined at least until June… More HERE