Saks embraces US retail trend of permanent free shipping
Department store chain Saks Fifth Avenue has announced that all orders placed online will now be eligible for free shipping, regardless of the purchase total.
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Stuart Weitzman teams up with Harper’s Bazaar for exclusive capsule collection
Footwear label Stuart Weitzman has partnered with Harper’s Bazaar editors on a capsule collection available exclusively on ShopBazaar.
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Luxury travelers may hold off on trips to Russia
As Russia prepares to annex Crimea, global tensions will escalate and tourism may shrivel in the region.
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Quintessentially Lifestyle app uses geolocation to curate concierge experience
Luxury lifestyle management and concierge service provider Quintessentially Lifestyle is ensuring that members have access to its exclusive benefits with a new mobile application.
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Lanvin launches heritage microsite to raise brand awareness
French fashion house Lanvin has added a heritage-focused microsite to its digital presence that will educate consumers about the brand’s 125-year history.
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Boodles, Patek Philippe tout brand values via watch range promotion
British jeweler Boodles is promoting its collaborative timepieces with Swiss watchmaker Patek Philippe to show range of craftsmanship in the days leading up to Baselworld 2014 in Basel, Switzerland, March 27 through April 3.
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Jaguar Land Rover grows philanthropy efforts with $130K grant to P.S. Arts
Jaguar Land Rover is increasing the efficacy of arts education nonprofit P.S. Arts with a grant that falls under the brand’s overarching corporate social responsibility platform.
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Ralph Lauren continues luxury elevation strategy in Vanity Fair’s April edition
Ralph Lauren aimed to get noticed in the April issue of Condé Nast-owned Vanity Fair’s April issue with strong advertisement placement and the latest edition of its own branded magalog.
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Fabergé, Bottega Veneta, Peninsula Hotel Group and Barclays – News briefs
Today in luxury marketing – Fabergé shuts Kiev store due to security fears in Ukraine; Bottega Veneta CEO says bigger, not more shops key to growth; Peninsula parent sees luxury hotel oversupply; Kate vs. Kors — Barclays prefers Kate.
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In-store mobility: What are the next steps?
While mobile POS represented the first wave of enterprise mobility, we are now seeing retailers focus on cross-channel, customer-focused capabilities that represent the next wave of mobility.
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