A technology company has filed suit against Tacori, Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and watch company Luminox claiming that the companies’ use of technology that allows customers to virtually try on merchandise infringes on its patent.

Following an earnings report in which it emphasized the importance of omni-channel shopping, high-end retailer Saks Fifth Avenue announced Monday that it has redesigned its website with an emphasis on larger photography and improved navigation.

Lawmakers in Washington again are attempting to gain passage for a bill that addresses the issue of online retailers not being required to charge sales tax when selling out of state, an effort that has been underway for a decade.

WR Cobb Online has teamed up with David’s Bridal to offer the store’s customers the opportunity to design their own engagement ring, among other jewelry.

Insurance company Jewelers unBLOCKed and publication Robb Report have launched a digital edition of the magazine’s annual issue dedicated to watch collectors and watchmaking.

Let the proposal contests continue. Zale Corp. recently announced that it is partnering with hospitality chain Iberostar Hotels & Resorts to launch “The Most Epic Proposal Ever,” which will afford the big winner bridal jewelry and a trip to Mexico.

Retail websites saw record-breaking traffic volume in December, with jewelry and luxury goods among the categories posting the greatest month-to-month growth, comScore reported this week.

Chinese luxury shopping website Xiu.com will serve as the exclusive third-party online distributor of Blue Nile fashion jewelry in mainland China, the online retailer said last week.

The growing importance of mobile and Amazon.com’s increasing competitiveness in the luxury world are two of the eight bets New York-based digital think tank L2 is placing for the new year.

Amazon continues to beat out the competition when it comes to e-commerce customer satisfaction, a recent report by analytics firm ForeSee shows.

The jewelry industry is getting smarter when it comes to the digital arena, the latest study from New York-based think tank L2 shows.

Pinterest is better at engaging its users in shopping, with 69 percent of its visitors finding an item they’ve purchased or want to purchase, compared to 40 percent of online consumers who visit Facebook and found the same, according to Bizrate Insights Image Sharing and Shopping Series.

Online retailer Amazon.com, which is steadily growing as a seller of fine jewelry and watches, held a one-week watch event with timepieces marked down as much as 70 percent.

Chopard is now selling online directly to consumers in the United States via an e-boutique that carries 650 products ranging in price from $100 to $65,000, the brand announced recently.

The stockholders of Bidz.com have approved the company’s acquisition by Glendon Group Inc. that would make the once-public company private. Glendon Group now has until the end of business on Wednesday to close the deal.

A number of re-tooled websites, including one that netted a California-based gem laboratory an award, are among the online developments in the jewelry industry as of late.

Internet Retailer’s Mobile 400, a report ranking retailers’ m-commerce performance, shows that Amazon.com and Apple Inc. were the top mobile sellers among the largest retail, ticket and travel companies in the U.S., Europe and Latin America.

A New York City-based jeweler is among those renewing previously heard claims that consumer review website Yelp is giving preferential treatment to businesses that buy advertising.

Blue Nile has launched two new websites that will enable French and Spanish speakers to experience the company’s website in their native language and using their preferred currency.

WR Cobb Online has been recognized with a 2012 American Graphic Design Award by Graphic Design USA for its e-book “Social Media 101--How Jewelers Can Engage and Interact More Effectively Online.”

Helzberg Diamonds has announced its Falling in Love contest, which asks entrants to submit their love stories for the chance to win a $5,000 gift card to the store to create a ring.

With the assistance of Fruchtman Marketing, industry charity Jewelers for Children has redesigned its website, JewelersforChildren.org.

Multimedia retailer HSN recently announced the start of a Pinterest contest in which users of the photo-sharing site are asked to “pin” their dream wardrobe, all for the chance to win $1,000 in merchandise from HSN.

Starting next month, online retailers operating in the Keystone State will be compelled to begin charging sales tax for purchases, making Pennsylvania the latest in a line of states cracking down on online sellers.