They might not carry the same weight in terms
of brand prestige or off - roading capability, but the following models are chief competitors to the Range Rover Evoque.
Not exact matches
It was a brash move for an exploration and production firm to tack on a high - end jewel retail arm, but it made perfect sense to the pragmatic Gannicott, who liked the efficiencies
of operating in what he described then as «the two bookends
of the diamond pipeline: mining and retail,» and who also saw the
brand's
prestige as having great potential in such emerging luxury markets as China.
«Overall we view the [third quarter] result as disappointing and suggestive the company continues to lose share in the majority
of markets / categories, with
prestige beauty
brand SK - II accounting for the majority
of growth,» wrote analysts at Stifel.
Experts say companies need to be factoring this in from the start: Marriott separated its customers into different categories
of travelers and targeted their needs, while still retaining the
prestige of the marquee Marriott
brand.
Truth be told, Thunderbird could never match either the
prestige or the cache
of the big
brand schools.
«Rankings are undoubtedly an important signaling tool, and hence, they fuel the
brand of the school with
prestige,» says Erik Schlie, the associate dean
of MBA programs at IE Business School in Spain.
CIC is said to be impressed with the
prestige of the Vision Fund, according to multiple people who have spoken with the sovereign fund recently, and is attracted to the chance to tie its
brand to Son much like the CIC did to Goldman Sachs.
While mass
brands have an edge on China's Tmall in terms
of search visibility,
prestige labels can fight back by investing in the right areas.
The University
of Notre Dame remains the
prestige Catholic
brand in the United States, and in its home football games it has a sports media property comparable to Augusta National's.
«Airless technology is a sophisticated process with numerous benefits and for many
prestige and masstige beauty and personal care
brands, it's a «must have» solution,» said Doug Kliska, executive vice president
of global business development at TricorBraun and the white paper author.
He simply had to take the No. 1 selling UK
brand Blossom Hill along with the
prestige US
brands from Diageo, even though it didn't fit his criteria
of being at the premium - end
of the market where Penfolds, Wynns and the better stuff from Wolf Blass plays.
Treasury Wines has also just built a new French
brand from scratch to fill a gap in its portfolio for the China market to try to capture a slice
of the
prestige segment where French
brands are highly regarded by local drinkers.
James Cropper is a
prestige paper innovator based in the English Lake District, supplying distinct, custom - made paper products to many
of the world's leading luxury
brands, art galleries and designers.
As a result, the company argued that the Asia region would deliver EBITS margins
of 30 - 35 % «on a sustainable basis», underpinned by its «disciplined approach to driving luxury and «masstige» [mass
prestige brands] volume growth».
Quadpack is a global manufacturer and provider
of enhanced packaging solutions for beauty
brand owners and contract fillers, offering personalised standard packaging as well as customised / bespoke packs, for
prestige, masstige and mass market customers.
Our award - winning portfolio features some
of the world's most revered Scotch whisky
brands including Chivas Regal, the world's first luxury whisky and No. 1 Scotch whisky in China; Ballantine's, Europe's No. 1 Scotch whisky; The Glenlivet, the single malt whisky that set the standards for Speyside malts; and Royal Salute, the world's only exclusively
prestige whisky range.
The shop — which still operates out
of the original Sixth Avenue location — offers an unparalleled selection
of homeopathic remedies as well as hard - to - come - by
prestige and natural beauty
brands — like Korean skin care
brand Chidoriya, Amano Tongue Cleanser Tools and Gülsha oils.
It's the time
of year when upscale
brands package their
prestige beauty in collectible keepsakes.
It lasts longer than some
of the
prestige brands and goes on so smooth.
Super chic power - couple Olivia Palermo and Johannes Huebl are the new faces
of prestige skincare
brand La Mer.
I've tried lots
of prestige brand liquid eyeliner pens, but this one is hands down my favorite.
In today's consumer marketplace,
branding is an essential component to introducing new technologies, and bringing the EcoBoost and Skyactiv
brands more high - level racing
prestige has the potential to add a lot
of value to their respective nameplates.
The arrival
of the Korean manufacturer adds even more
prestige to a long list
of famous
brands that have decided to embrace the TCR concept... We can't wait to see them join the International Series where we believe that they will be competitive straight away.»
The Maserati
brand is amazing, what with its longstanding
prestige that holds sway over multiple generations
of car buyers who have no idea what makes a Maserati special.
The Audi R8 made its debut back in 2007, and Audi's first - ever supercar vaulted the already hot
brand to a higher plane
of performance and
prestige.
But the Pontiac
brand has no
prestige, and your neighbor will not be impressed by your purchase
of a G8.
Yet success has bred an aversion to risk, and the
brand's bland styling and numb performance have prevented it from developing the cachet
of the German
prestige automakers that remain the company's principal rivals.
The
brand's aesthetic, feel and
prestige still hold a lot
of appeal, especially to aspirational younger buyers, and (grumblings about option and pricing schemes aside) the new A3 slots into Audi's already well - rounded lineup nearly seamlessly.
And three
of those —
brand image, vehicle image and
prestige — sound pretty bland.
The Schreyer - penned Tiger Nose grille, Platinum Silver 19 - inch alloy wheels (with matching spare), low - line roof rails and discreet rear spoiler add sophistication nearing that
of prestige brands.
Overall it's a very solid choice for people wanting to enter the luxury sphere, but not exactly enamored or impressed with the power and
prestige on offer from some
of the more established
brands like BMW, Audi, and Mercedes - Benz.
Two schools
of thoughts seems to emerge: One - higher - volume cars will devalue the
brand's
prestige and exclusivity, making the classics, the 3,5,7 Series cars less desirable merely because
of their relation to lesser, more «pedestrian» cars.
The Genesis G80 doesn't have the
brand prestige or level
of overall refinement that established rivals from BMW, Mercedes - Benz, and Lexus boast.
Our experts predict that the car will retain around 50 percent
of its new price after three years - which isn't a bad return for a big SUV come resale time - but alongside its
prestige brand competitors, the Volkswagen is left trailing.
But the 1989 rollout
of the first Eclipse began a decadelong success story for this sporty hatchback / convertible and did bring some
prestige to the
brand.
The midsize XE is the most affordable Jaguar model, with a starting MSRP
of $ 34,900, yet thanks to the
prestige of the Jaguar name and styling that is similar to that
of the
brand's more expensive models, most people will think that you are punching above your weight.
These days Bentley automobiles have become much more a part
of mainstream society, losing a touch
of the elegance and
prestige that was always associated with the
brand.
With improved value for money and a sharp new style the two major hooks
of this vehicle, BMW executives reckon the X1 will help it retain the crown
of Australia's most popular
prestige SUV
brand.
Mazda is not aiming to be explicitly a
prestige brand, but the fit and finish, plus other acknowledged traits
of its larger models — the CX - 9 included — place the company's product range in striking distance
of models that cost more and arguably boast a more illustrious
brand name.
With cars like the A-Class, Benz seems unwilling to wait for the revolution, but it's plain to see with cars like the S 500 L that the
prestige brand hasn't forgotten its core customer base — captains
of industry and A-list celebrities.
can live without
brand prestige, the value
of this car is off the charts!
As a group, JLR is a touch behind the rest
of the
prestige brands — a fact borne out by the driver aid line - up here.
Ask Acura, Lexus and Infiniti, the three Japanese
brands that come to life in the 80s and haven't yet matched the aura and
prestige of Mercedes - Benz and BMW.
It's both a worthy successor to the R36 and a car to throw a fright into the
prestige brands,» said the General Manager
of Sales for Volkswagen Passenger Vehicles, Ryan Davies.
Big publishing gets you the
prestige of the
brand and bookstore distribution.
Is an impressive office necessary to maintain the
prestige of the
brand, attract top talent and conduct day - to - day business?
Anthony Sosnick became quickly frustrated by the lack
of prestige grooming products for men on the market, so in 2000 he found Anthony
Brand with the mission to create high - quality premium men's and women's grooming needs.
This $ 100 hike in price probably only furthers the
prestige of the Platinum Card
brand to the market segment that Amex is actually interested in retaining.
I think most agree that the the target market for the Platinum Card are high spenders with high to very high incomes compared to the average household, many
of which also value the «
prestige»
of the Amex
brand.
Bringing the
prestige and guaranteed quality
of the Parador
brand, the Parador de Olite Hotel offers wonderful 3 - star accommodation in Olite, a small town located in the centre
of Navarre, south
of Pamplona.