Start anywhere, finish anywhere commerce is future of digital retail: BRP
Retailers are increasingly in tune with consumers’ expectations of personalized, seamless experiences across channels, with 56 percent of brands citing this as a top digital priority going forward, according to a new report by Boston Retail Partners.
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Announcing Luxury FirstLook 2017: Time for Luxury 2.0
Register now for the nation’s premier conference focused on how the luxury business will rapidly evolve in 2017, calling for a reset to Luxury 2.0. Speaker list, agenda and registration link in article.
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YSL Beauty goes Before the Light to encourage freedom of expression
YSL Beauty is exploring the transformative relationship female musicians have with their cosmetics in its first music-meets-beauty-themed Web series.
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Monaco real estate prices rise 28pc over last 5 years
In the last 10 years, the number of ultra-high-net-worth individuals residing in Monaco has risen 62 percent, according to new research from Knight Frank.
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Barneys champions gender equality through social campaign
Department store chain Barneys New York is showing its support for International Day of the Girl Oct. 11 by promoting the idea that anything is #GirlPossible.
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India’s Oberoi values personalization with new amenity push
Oberoi Hotels & Resorts is treating guests who stay in top-tier suites to the celebrity treatment with a series of amenities representative of experiences only VIPs receive.
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Stratajet uses technology to cut customer costs, but keeps exclusivity
A new private jet-booking platform is emerging on the scene, valuing technology to help combat waste within the industry, but hoping not to sacrifice luxury.
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Moncler, Nicholas Kirkwood, Dolce & Gabbana and Hurricane Matthew – Live news
Luxury Daily’s live news from Oct. 6 – Moncler gives back to next generation through secret art sales; Nicholas Kirkwood touts UGC in fall campaign; Dolce & Gabbana points to floral sourcing through fragrance fairy tale; Luxury services prep for Hurricane Matthew with alerts, closures.
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Watches, Shanghai, diamonds and AccorHotels – News briefs
Today in luxury marketing – Why retail price reductions are the biggest challenge for the luxury watch industry today; Shanghai the most expensive place to be rich in Asia; Why diamond sales are down (But don’t blame the election); AccorHotels looks to online, luxury to boost earnings.
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How brands can make their SMS list exclusive
Whether you are growing an existing SMS marketing list or building one entirely from scratch, use every traditional marketing channel to inform customers of the benefits that opting-in to your text messages can deliver
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