The traditional luxury branding model is being challenged as consumers crave transparency and opportunities for participation from labels, forcing brands to let go of some control over their messaging.

Germany?s Montblanc is bringing the elegance of the written word to digital devices in an endeavor to keep up with consumers who now rely on typed text.

French footwear label Christian Louboutin is venturing into the fragrance category after a successful entrance into color cosmetics.

Swiss watch brand Hublot is taking a cinematic approach for the unveiling of its latest watch to show off the full power of the record-breaking timepiece.

Richemont-owned leather goods label Lancel is hitting the road for a playful exploration of its 140-year history.

British department store Fortnum & Mason is turning its Piccadilly flagship into a contemporary gallery ahead of the Frieze Art Fair.

British automaker Jaguar Land Rover has enlisted the help of a famous adventurer to show off the convenience and easy-to-use features of its new vehicle release.

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While more women are entering senior and decision-making ranks at luxury marketers, more work needs to be done to attract them to key marketing, retail, media and digital positions in an industry that has shown its resilience in good times and bad.

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The Talbots Inc., a retailer known for classic but fashionable womenswear, will implement a new in-store mobile product called Concierge to improve the store experience and boost sales.

Consumers are using fewer apps regularly. A Millward Brown Digital survey found that while the average user has more than 40 apps installed on his or her device, only 28 percent use more than four to six apps per day.