Despite the recent economic crisis, luxury retail spending has gained momentum as affluent U.S. consumers continue to regain confidence, according to a survey from American Express Publishing and Harrison Group.
Gilt Groupe-owned travel Web site JetSetter has expanded its vacation and travel deals onto the iPad with an application in an attempt to make a smoother, more relaxing travel experience.
Approximately half of upscale consumers do not use social media, which makes some experts wonder if a brand's primary marketing is being misplaced online, according to a study by the American Affluence Research Center.
With May 8 around the corner, the Four Seasons is celebrating Mother's Day and offering gift cards that can be redeemed at the brand's hotels and resorts worldwide.
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By the end of 2014, Gartner forecasts there will be more than 185 billion applications downloaded since the launch of the first app store in July 2008.