Charles Lewis Tiffany (left) in his Union Square store, with Charles T. Cook, in 1887 The recent shake-up at Tiffany, involving the replacement of CEO Frederic Cumenal and the departure of its design director, is said to be predicated on disappointing sales and a resultant decline in share prices. Since last fall, many upscale shops in the area have complained about a negative impact they felt was caused by the hullabaloo around Trump Tower—both rubber-necking and security barricades. A change in marketing emphasis toward a younger consumer—witness the hiring of Lady Gaga for advertising—and designs reflecting that shift are reportedly in the […]
From stationery store to the famous blue box: The 180-year history of Tiffany & Co. : 6sqft
