Arts and entertainment


Creating content is the new form of merchandising: WWD Digital Forum

January 27, 2012

NEW YORK – Luxury brands that create a communal and intimate environment on their Web sites through personal editorial content will likely beat out competitors and increase Web traffic, according to speakers at WWD’s Digital Forum.


Mauboussin redesigns New York flagship to increase foot traffic, engagement

January 23, 2012

French jewelry label Mauboussin recently concluded the renovation of its New York store as part of a global project to make all of its retail stores more welcoming to younger, affluent consumers.

How to prepare for the future of shopping: NRF speaker

January 18, 2012

NEW YORK – Luxury brands that wish to engage the consumer of tomorrow need to begin developing a strong, consistent brand presence on all platforms today, according to a presentation at NRF’s 101st Annual Convention & Expo.

Dior drives consumers in-store with specially-designed artist collection

January 11, 2012

French label Christian Dior is drawing consumers to select U.S. boutiques and Saks Fifth Avenue locations with a limited-edition collection by German artist Anselm Reyle.

Cartier markets love collection through email, microsite

January 11, 2012

Jeweler Cartier is continuing the push of its “how far would you go for love” campaign and its “love” collection with a new microsite and email marketing.

How to tackle China in 2012

December 28, 2011

Chinese consumers will continue to be a successful market for luxury brands in 2012 with luxury consumption increasing more than 15 percent year-over-year. Therefore, luxury brands must pay special attention to how they will target this lucrative sector next year.

Robb Report leads the pack with Kindle Fire subscriptions

December 5, 2011

Luxury lifestyle magazine Robb Report is taking its mobile edition one step further and beating out competitors by becoming one of the first luxury publications to allow subscribers to read the magazine on the new Kindle Fire tablet.

Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons leverage Yves Saint Laurent museum exhibit for VIP packages

December 2, 2011

The Yves Saint Laurent museum exhibit is heading to the Denver Art Museum in March 2012 and luxury hotels such as the Four Seasons and Ritz-Carlton are leveraging the event to increase guest traffic on the heels of the skiing season.

Fabergé bolsters presence with global bricks-and-mortar expansion

December 1, 2011

Russian jeweler Fabergé is expanding its bricks-and-mortar presence with the addition of two new boutiques in London and New York and a partnership with British department store Harrods.

Christie’s takes next step towards real-time mobile bidding

December 1, 2011

Famed auctionhouse Christie’s has released a mobile application for Android and updated its iPhone version in another step in its journey towards real-time mobile bidding.