Showrooming fears displaced by Webrooming cheers: L2
Not long ago retailers were afraid that showrooming would gut in-store profits, but now the implications of the trend seem to have reversed, according to a new report by L2 and RichRelevance.
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Dior enters partnership with Princess Grace Foundation to show dedication to arts
French couture label Dior is entering a three-year partnership with the Princess Grace Foundation, celebrating the connection between Monaco’s royal family and the fashion house.
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Luxury Retail Summit 2014 New York Sept. 9: St. Regis, MissoniHome, Christie’s Watch Shop, Leading Hotels of the World, WSJ., ForbesLife, Bloomberg Pursuits, Wealth-X, Eleven James, Crest and Co.
Registration is open for the second annual Luxury Retail Summit: Holiday Focus 2014 conference Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014 in New York featuring speakers from St. Regis, MissoniHome, Christie’s Watch Shop, The Leading Hotels of the World, Crest and Co., Eleven James, WSJ. magazine, ForbesLife, Bloomberg Pursuits, Style Coalition and leading luxury-focused agencies and market researchers.
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Sotheby’s capitalizes on growth in India with new offices
Sotheby’s International Realty is expanding into North India to serve the area’s growing luxury real estate market.
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Selfridges offers Cartier click-and-collect to enhance ecommerce, in-store experience
British department store chain Selfridges is welcoming French jeweler Cartier to its Web site for a spin on traditional ecommerce through a mandatory click-and-collect option.
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Thomas Pink picks independent filmmaker to personify new shirt style
British apparel brand Thomas Pink is reasserting its expertise in dress shirts with a new style that makes it easier for modern men to balk conventional dressing.
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Galeries Lafayette celebrates French heritage with in-store exhibit
French department store chain Galeries Lafayette is hosting the touring exhibit Galerie F at its Haussmann flagship location in August.
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Jaguar taps Emeli Sandé to record original song for XE debut
British automaker Jaguar is enlisting artists from the worlds of music, design and film to get fans “exhilarated” for the Jaguar XE model.
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Ritz-Carlton Washington offers charity programs to educate about local communities
The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, is inviting guests to participate in its “Do Good, Feel Good” package this fall to give back to the communities surrounding the hotel.
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Mercedes-Benz offers off-roading adventures to familiarize vehicle features
German automaker Mercedes-Benz is providing multiple levels of training for off-road driving this summer for consumers and locals in the brand’s home country.
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Bergdorf, Yoox, the Hamptons and Mercedes – News briefs
Today in luxury marketing – NLRB rules for Bergdorf Goodman in union case; Yoox confirms 2014 guidance after Q2 meets forecasts; Where snarl meets roar; Redesigned Mercedes-Benz C-class sedan packed with new tech.
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How to avoid bandwidth and latency issues with the mobile Web site
People have no patience for slow-loading sites and applications on their mobile phones anymore. In fact, the very nature of mobile devices – used while on the go – places a premium on speed and convenience.
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