Volkswagen, bereft of new products, sent its top American executive packing as sales slid. And a bit unexpectedly, the best new models included many stellar sports cars, perhaps signaling that good times are about to roll — or, at least that wealthy …

Northern Trust Corporation (Nasdaq: NTRS) is a leading provider of investment management, asset and fund administration, banking solutions and fiduciary services for corporations, institutions and affluent individuals worldwide. Northern Trust, a …

Strengthening position Kroger's efforts are not limited to opening new stores, enhancing products, and expanding into natural foods. It plans to grow by … It recently acquired Harris Teeter Supermarkets, which offers organic food to affluent …

Still, Asian companies know their increasingly affluent consumers want safe, reliable dairy products, especially for infants and children. China's New Hope Group, which has annual sales of about $8.8 billion, may be seeking to buy Australian dairy …

December 22, 2013. Despite their ongoing struggle to get customers to buy their products and services, large U.S. companies flush with cash are handing it out like candy to win investors' affections. Corporations are setting records buying back their …

… profitable long-term investment opportunities as growth in developing regions across Asia, Africa and South America coupled with strong demand from affluent developed economies creates long-term growth in demand for quality branded products.

Still, Asian companies know their increasingly affluent consumers want safe, reliable dairy products, especially for infants and children, and Australian dairy assets are favoured in this regard. China's New Hope Group, which has annual sales of about …

"The idea there is an almost secret underground of young people who are disengaging from elections but becoming very active in alternative arenas – joining Amnesty or boycotting products – there isn't much evidence to support that," he says. That doesn …

It finds the most affluent are of less interest because they are more likely to buy luxury products rather than Unilever's Dove soap or Clear shampoo. To reach more promising potential customers, Unilever has become the single largest advertiser in the …