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Luxury Consumers

Diane von Furstenberg takes Google Glass from geek to chic
www.theweathernetwork.com

… fashion's front-row elite with, but that soon may change. Come June 23, American fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg (DVF) and online high-end retailer Net-a-Porter will make a new assortment of Google Glass available for luxury female consumers.

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Why This Isn't Your Average Department Store Operator
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Department stores have borne the brunt of the widening rich-poor gap. While the rich continue to patronize luxury retailers and off-price retailers gain resonance with penny-pinching consumers, department store operators have resorted to store closures …

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5 products consumer like to scrimp on but shouldn't
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If you shop around, you can find a set for under $400 for your typical sedan, but that figure could be much higher for some luxury brands and sportier cars. It may also be appealing for some to buy used tires to save money, or they may think reuse …

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AT&T and DirecTV argue merger will benefit customers in FCC filing
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By teaming up, AT&T and DirecTV will be a strong competitor to cable giant Comcast Corp. and other pay-TV providers, which will benefit consumers, the two companies told the Federal Communications Commission Wednesday. "The combination of AT&T …

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World's Most Luxurious Ice Cubes Are Carved by Hand, Cost $325
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But according to the manufacturers, Gläce Luxury Ice Co, these cubes are definitely worth the dough, because they provide 'minimum dilution and maximum cooling'. Their luxury ice is also tasteless, which allows consumers to 'maximise the beverage …

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New MKC Breathes Life Into Concept of American Luxury
www.motortrend.com

By undercutting the competition's price and providing more features, there's room for Lincoln to grow. But it remains to be seen if it can. It's good to hope, and in the meantime, consumers who eventually rediscover Lincoln should be impressed. It's …

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Did Coach Just Say It's Game Over?
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There are indeed many luxury brands that do discounting, and Coach says all it's doing is bringing its North American business in line with both the industry and what the retailer itself does abroad. The times are indeed changing, and luxury retailers …

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Can Fashion Save the Coliseum?
www.newsweek.com

“These donations and sponsorships help brands align themselves with the principles of philanthropy espoused by wealthy, intelligent, sophisticated consumers,” she says. “In some ways, luxury brands are emulating the behavior of their high-net-worth …

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Actions Trump Discounts In Newest Customer Loyalty Trends
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As an expert in luxury brands, he recently provided expert commentary on high end cosmetics firm Lancôme's Elite Rewards program that offers consumers special deals in return for purchases paired with social media engagement. The timing is right, …

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