The cost for brands to acquire loyal application users reached an all-time high in December as companies bid up the price on mobile marketing during a period when consumers were actively engaged with mobile, according to new data from Fiksu.

Luxury appliance manufacturer Jenn-Air is broadening its mobile presence beyond a recently-launched mobile site with an augmented reality iPhone application designed to let consumers envision branded appliances in their homes.

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.

Apple cofounder Steve Jobs left a mark on the luxury industry not just in the mobile space, but in the way that executives think about design, retail experience, presentation and innovation.

Steve Jobs, the man who led Apple to a phenomenal comeback from a near-death experience and went on to change the way consumers live, work and play, passed away Oct. 5 after a long spell of illness.

Lowe’s recent decision to deploy 42,000 iPhones for its in-store associates is a major milestone for stakeholders in the mobile marketing and mobile commerce space. Why?

Department stores, flash-sale sites and third-party retailers are leading the pack in terms of luxury retailers in mobile marketing, according to the L2 Think Tank Digital IQ Index.

Mobile applications with augmented reality features are becomingly increasingly popular among luxury brands, whose consumers have come to expect a certain amount of engagement, quality and innovation.

BMW Financial Services has created a mobile application that allows all driving enthusiasts to share driving tips, road trips and best-route information.

Italian fashion house Gucci has upped its digital presence with a newly-launched Tumblr page and an updated version of its iPad and iPhone applications this week.