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Marc Jacobs pushes menswear via desert-set social video

May 16, 2012

Apparel and accessories brand Marc Jacobs is bringing its spring/summer 2012 menswear collection to the desert in a social video that highlights sunglasses, clothing and bags in a rugged setting and provides item pricing.


Harrods customizes summer shopping via e-boutique

May 16, 2012

London-based department store Harrods is pushing summer fashion and beauty in a digital shopping guide and e-boutique presented by occasions that affluent consumers would likely celebrate.

NowManifest acquisition to improve Condé Nast Web presence

May 16, 2012

Condé Nast subsidiary Fairchild Fashion Media will acquire Fashion Networks International, best known for its curated blog portal NowManifest, in a move that is likely to increase the publishing giant’s Web presence at a crucial time.

Bergdorf Goodman shows off beauty counter in direct mail catalog

May 16, 2012

Bergdorf Goodman is continuing its focus on beauty in a niche catalog that shows fragrances, cosmetics and creams from luxury brands such as Prada, Chanel, Valentino and Tom Ford.

Cartier goes back to basics with spring catalog

May 15, 2012

Cartier is making use of old-world marketing by pushing its spring collection via a catalog with a personalized and signed letter.

Lexus combines mobile, TV for youth awareness

May 15, 2012

Toyota Corp.’s Lexus is raising awareness for its 2013 RX F Sport during the season finale of prime-time ABC drama “Revenge” by offering viewers additional content and a chance to win a vacation package via Yahoo’s IntoNow mobile application.

NetJets Europe expands to one-stop-shop for private flyers

May 15, 2012

Private aviation provider NetJets Europe plans to establish an aircraft-management business focused on offering more services to business jet owners beyond its fractional ownership.

Four Seasons entices young travelers via Facebook ad placement

May 15, 2012

Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts is using a Facebook advertisement to offer a hotel credit to those who book two or more nights at its Las Vegas property.

Orient-Express seeks improved guest experience through tech boost

May 15, 2012

Orient-Express is bolstering customer service in its United States and Mexico properties through the employment of enterprise mobile applications that cut down on sales and catering management.

Will Christian Louboutin Beauté dilute the brand name?

May 14, 2012

French footwear designer Christian Louboutin will begin selling beauty products in late 2013, which could leverage the brand across a mainstream category as long as it does not dilute the name.