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Jeweler Cartier is intertwining its Fall/Winter 2011 collection with its iconic leopard mascot through a Christmas-inspired online video that encourages ecommerce transactions.

Ecommerce transactions have been creeping up on in-store sales for a few years, but the digital channel is forecast to finally overtake the traditional shopping medium this holiday season, according to findings from a study by American Express Publishing and Harrison Group.

French fashion label Chanel is pushing its J12 watch collection and solidifying its reputation as a timepiece manufacturer through a new application for the iPad and iPhone.

European fashion brands such as Céline, Eres and Brioni are falling to the wayside of U.S. brands when it comes to the digital frontier and consumer engagement, according to findings from a study by L2 Think Tank.

Fontainebleau Miami is looking to jump-start holiday travel with promotions that include four different versions of Thanksgiving dinner and an exclusive performance weekend.

Italian label Ermenegildo Zegna targeted consumers with an email offering free shipping on its Autumn/Winter 2011 collection as a Thanksgiving gift and was one of the few retailers to offer a turkey day-themed promotion.

Jeweler Cartier has implemented rich-media banner advertisements on The New York Times mobile site to spread the reach of its Mechanics of Passion video series for its Calibre watch.

Fashion label Leon Max is leaping into the artistic video realm with a newly-released surrealist, ballet-inspired drama that features pieces from its Spring 2012 collection.

The top executives from major luxury brands both spoke and attended Women’s Wear Daily’s Apparel and Retail CEO Summit 2011 earlier this week, generating discussions in best practice, lessons learned and forward-thinking strategies in the industry.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts' St. Regis hotels are partnering with Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York to open a series of jazz clubs at branded properties worldwide.

There is no denying that, even amidst all the talk and predictions surrounding the rapid growth of mobile advertising, marketers are still holding back to a certain extent.

Department store chain Nordstrom launched its first mobile application this week that combines commerce, customer service and cross-channel engagement.

Luxury brands are having a hard time matching high-quality products with premium experiences, making it difficult for them to retain affluent customers, according to findings from a report by the Luxury Institute.

NEW YORK – With its 60th birthday on the horizon, French outerwear label Moncler has been rapidly expanding by focusing on global distribution and placement of bricks-and-mortar stores, according to an executive at last week's WWD Apparel and Retail CEO Summit 2011.

French jewelry and watch brand Van Cleef & Arpels has partnered with Hearst’s Elle magazine to create a three-part video series that features branded products in a love story geared towards young, urban consumers.

NEW YORK – Luxury brands' core values must match their long-term goals if they wish to be successful and grow their market share in the current unstable economy, according to the Bottega Veneta CEO at the WWD Apparel and Retail CEO Summit 2011.