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Mobile Research Summit 2015 New York June 18: IDC, Deloitte, Javelin, Euromonitor, BIA/Kelsey, Nielsen, Boston Retail

Living the mobile life Please click here to register for the Mobile Research Summit: Data & Insights 2015 in New York on Thursday, June 18, 2015 Registration is open for the second annual Mobile Research Summit: Data & Insights 2015 on Thursday, June 18 featuring analyst speakers from IDC, Deloitte, Javelin, Euromonitor, BIA/Kelsey, Boston Retail Partners and Nielsen. This daylong New York event is an immersion in invaluable market research

How can fashion brands leverage shopping tourism?

Affluent consumers prefer experience Shopping tourism is growing, but to best reach these potential consumers, fashion brands and retailers should begin marketing to them before they leave their home country, according to a report from Fashionbi. Just as travelers heavily research hotels, restaurants, sites and entertainment before embarking on a trip, they are also using online media to plan their shopping excursions. Brands should ensure they are catering to their

Mobile Research Summit 2015 New York June 18: IDC, Deloitte, Javelin, Euromonitor, BIA/Kelsey, Nielsen, Boston Retail

Living the mobile life Please click here to register for the Mobile Research Summit: Data & Insights 2015 in New York on Thursday, June 18, 2015 Registration is open for the second annual Mobile Research Summit: Data & Insights 2015 on Thursday, June 18 featuring analyst speakers from IDC, Deloitte, Javelin, Euromonitor, BIA/Kelsey, Boston Retail Partners and Nielsen. This daylong New York event is an immersion in invaluable market research

Brands get to consumers’ hearts with emotional Mother’s Day efforts

Image from Bloomingdale’s Mother’s Day gift guide Leading up to Mother’s Day May 10, luxury brands are looking to help consumers show their maternal appreciation through thoughtful gifts. Efforts tugged at consumers’ heartstrings, reminding them of fond memories, or focused on making a difference for mothers globally with products tied to a cause. Using an emotional appeal for this holiday will appeal to consumers who want to get it right for

Brands get to consumers’ hearts with emotional Mother’s Day efforts

Image from Bloomingdale’s Mother’s Day gift guide Leading up to Mother’s Day May 10, luxury brands are looking to help consumers show their maternal appreciation through thoughtful gifts. Efforts tugged at consumers’ heartstrings, reminding them of fond memories, or focused on making a difference for mothers globally with products tied to a cause. Using an emotional appeal for this holiday will appeal to consumers who want to get it right for

Net-A-Porter boosts mobile shopping capabilities with app launches

Net-A-Porter’s The Edit app Online retailer Net-A-Porter is increasing its mobile efforts with the launch of two applications that blend content with commerce. Net-A-Porter’s digital magazine The Edit has a new shoppable app, while a social shopping network from the retailer, called The Net Set, is debuting May 13. For Net-A-Porter’s digital-savvy audience, these mobile apps give consumers more ways and choices of how to interact and shop. “We already

Net-A-Porter boosts mobile shopping capabilities with app launches

Net-A-Porter’s The Edit app Online retailer Net-A-Porter is increasing its mobile efforts with the launch of two applications that blend content with commerce. Net-A-Porter’s digital magazine The Edit has a new shoppable app, while a social shopping network from the retailer, called The Net Set, is debuting May 13. For Net-A-Porter’s digital-savvy audience, these mobile apps give consumers more ways and choices of how to interact and shop. “We already

Affluent boomers most likely to travel in near future: report

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco Eighty percent of affluent consumers across generations are planning to take a trip for pleasure in the next 12 months, according to a report by the Shullman Research Center. Sixty-nine percent of affluent respondents said that they plan to travel domestically, while 27 percent said they had international travel plans. For brands in the travel space, the ability to swoop in and guide undecided consumers presents a

Affluent boomers most likely to travel in near future: report

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco Eighty percent of affluent consumers across generations are planning to take a trip for pleasure in the next 12 months, according to a report by the Shullman Research Center. Sixty-nine percent of affluent respondents said that they plan to travel domestically, while 27 percent said they had international travel plans. For brands in the travel space, the ability to swoop in and guide undecided consumers presents a

Lamborghini launches restoration center to regulate classic car parts

Lamborghini winter academy Italian automaker Lamborghini is honing in on its own heritage with a restoration center that will streamline consumers’ abilities to maintain their vehicles. Lamborghini Polo Storico will have the brand’s historical archives, vehicle restoration center, automobile certification and the availability of genuine spare parts for all the brand’s models. While eBay and other online options are thought to only be a factor for fashion brands combating counterfeits, automakers also face a