Watch and jewelry retailer Ashford.com is aiming to increase its sales this holiday season via a new mobile-optimized, commerce-enabled site.

American Express is offering consumers an incentive when they check-in via foursquare as part of its strategy to increase profits for small businesses this holiday season.

Luxury pearl jeweler Mikimoto has unveiled a new commerce-enabled mobile site that is aimed to drive sales and let consumers experience the brand no matter where they are.

Calvin Klein has teamed up with Shazam to integrate its discovery service into the fashion brand’s holiday campaign.

Google Offers has teamed up with Gilt Groupe’s local experience site Gilt City to offer its subscribers weekly deals on the company’s Web site, mobile app and email distribution list.

Mass retailer H&M is using mobile to drive fashion-savvy consumers to its in-store locations and be the first to buy pieces from the upcoming Versace collection.

BOSTON – A Gilt Groupe executive at DMA:2011 said that loyalty, personalization and good customer service are the top ingredients needed for a successful multichannel retail strategy.

Among consumers who view auto content on their phone, 31 percent access the information once a week and 21 percent access it almost every day, according to a new report by Millennial Media.

Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s stores are testing mobile devices in select merchandise areas to engage customers with products and assist them with their purchase decisions.

Luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz is promoting its 2012 CLS550 Coupe vehicle in an in-application advertising campaign within the New York Times iPhone app that lets consumers learn more about the car and how it will fit in with their lifestyle.