Commerce


    Zenith raises ecommerce ante with retailer partnership

    March 27, 2012

    Swiss watchmaker Zenith watches is selling its timepieces online for the first time in Britain through third-party retailer Watches of Switzerland.


    NetJets reaches growing markets via Chinese expansion

    March 27, 2012

    Private aviation provider NetJets Inc. is planning a joint venture called NetJets China Business Aviation Ltd. to expand its services to the Chinese luxury market.

    Neiman Marcus takes huge steps with global commerce expansion

    March 23, 2012

    Neiman Marcus Group is looking to establish itself as a major international luxury brand by expanding to the Asian market with a new online shopping and editorial site later this year.

    Fabergé entices consumers with modern online shopping experience

    March 22, 2012

    Russian jeweler Fabergé is polishing its online boutique experience by allowing consumers to shop products from the site for the first time.

    Cap Juluca luxury resort to be sold at public auction

    March 16, 2012

    Fully-functioning five-star resort Cap Juluca on Anguilla island will be sold at public auction by DK Realty Partners later this year to settle debt obligations that were unmet because of defaulted payments.

    Are retailers ready for mobile payments?

    March 2, 2012

    There has been a flurry of news related to mobile payments of late but two very important stakeholders have been mostly absent from the announcement: retailers and handset manufacturers.

    Mobile banking adoption to reach 50pc by 2016: study

    February 27, 2012

    Mobile banking is gaining traction and is expected to reach 50 percent of consumers by 2016, according to a new study from global business advisory firm AlixPartners.

    What 2011 earnings say about the 2012 luxury shopper

    February 3, 2012

    Even though the industry as a whole did not report superlative earnings, luxury retailers came out on top at the end of 2011, indicating that the luxury shopper should continue to flourish in 2012.

    Facebook evolution presents new kind of social commerce: WWD speaker

    January 26, 2012

    NEW YORK – The new updates by Facebook this week will require a major shift in strategy for brands advertising on the platform, presenting opportunities more focused on sharing and interaction, according to a speaker from WWD’s Forum.

    Gilt Groupe’s woes may signify overall slump in flash-sale industry

    January 25, 2012

    Luxury flash-sale site Gilt Groupe’s recent lay-offs and office closings are leading some in the luxury industry to question the longevity of the flash-sale business.