Are direct-owned branded luxury shops crowding out department stores?

Published: October 20, 2011

Luxury distribution has undergone a significant shift in that direct-owned stores have outshined department stores by more than 50 percent in year-over-year growth, leading experts to wonder whether or not premium brands would actually do better on their own.

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Top 10 luxury branded mobile apps of Q3

Published: October 6, 2011

Luxury automakers, publishers, hoteliers and fashion designers have made their mark in the mobile space in the third quarter, developing applications that engage, entertain and inform a bevy of affluent consumers.

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How customized QR codes can drive CRM

Published: September 28, 2011

Luxury brands have been using QR codes in out-of-home, print, in-store and online displays, but those that take it a step further by customizing them can increase brand loyalty and build CRM.

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Who aced the Luxury Daily secret mobile shopper test?

Published: September 16, 2011

Lipstick sales are a barometer of an economy’s health. So Luxury Daily decided to run the first secret shopper test to evaluate the performance of the six leading luxury department stores. The purchase: an Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture lipstick.

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Mobile video viewing up 40pc: Nielsen

Published: April 4, 2011

Mobile video viewing in the United States is up 40 percent year-over-year, indicating that luxury brands may find it in their best interests to implement video viewership in their mobile strategy, according to a new study by market researcher Nielsen.

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