Some of the vendors are honest in advertising their goods as high quality replicas, while others pass themselves off as legitimate businesses from Hong Kong or the United States offering VIP discounts to Chinese customers. Internet users told the …

Mr. Siemienas wrote that the company's “terms and intentions” had been widely misunderstood, leading to confusion among consumers; he did not write that its “concerns and intentions” were misunderstood. METROPOLITAN. The F.Y.I. column in some editions …

Retirees need to avoid spending pitfalls such as making too many bargain purchases for things they don't need or turning shopping into their new full-time job, says consumer psychologist Kit Yarrow, 55, author of new book Decoding the New Consumer Mind …

Boston, MA — (SBWIRE) — 04/25/2014 — Luxury jewellery and timepieces continued to see strong growth in 2013. With the implementation of Abenomics, rising stock prices helped to boost consumers' confidence, and wealthier consumers started purchasing …

That is reflected in colours requested by customers, 60 per cent of which are now orange, yellow and other light shades, according to Dominique Boesch, president of the Audi sales division at the company's FAW-Volkswagen joint venture. Audi's plans one …

At the high end of the market, a slew of start-ups have launched luxury resale sites that let consumers recycle their clothing in exchange for cash or credits they can use towards future purchases. But the kind of clothing donation programs that …

The result of this extensive work is The Lincoln Way — an innovative new model for luxury automotive ownership designed to create lasting relationships through personally crafted experiences that make a connection with customers. Key elements of The …

Budget and middle-market hotels such as Choice Hotels International's (CHH) Econo Lodge fared worse in guest satisfaction than luxury hotels. Marriott International's (MAR) Ritz-Carlton scored highest among hotel brands in the index. 13 Tips for the …

Last year, consumer spending that relied on public funds fell 10 percent, affecting the high-end luxury and gift markets. Sales of luxury watches and male apparel were hit the hardest. Meanwhile, most of the luxury shopping by Chinese residents was …