but the sites have a niche appeal, so that's hardly made a dent. The overarching theme is that many consumers haven't warmed up to shopping luxury — namely, ultra-luxe items and brands — online.

Budget-conscious buyers looking for luxury alternatives have flocked to Walmart’s Birkin bag look-alike, nicknamed the ...

In addition to being one of the biggest luxury shopping sites (especially since Matches Fashion is no more), Mytheresa offers some truly great capsule collections. Late last year it partnered with ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. I write on the latest trends in malls and shopping centers. Luxury retail is making a surprising comeback, but this time in an unexpected ...