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Luxury Consumers

Luxury Buying Trends
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Total consumption of luxury goods by Chinese consumers could reach 102 billion US dollars, or 600 billion RMB, in 2013, which is about 47% of the global consumption, according to a research by global consulting firm Bain & Company. The prices of …

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Springfield Luxury Car Dealer Sued for Allegedly Scamming Consumers
springfield.patch.com

A high-end luxury car dealership in Springfield is being sued for allegedly engaging in bait-and-switch and other deceptive practices affecting more than 80 customers, Acting New Jersey Attorney General John J. Hoffman announced Tuesday. The Division …

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Consumers still falling for shady websites
www.japantimes.co.jp

The police are urging consumers to be aware of them. A website confirmed by the Metropolitan Police Department in Tokyo displayed images of luxury goods, including an offer of a wristwatch at a 90 percent discount. The website has the same name as an …

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$1.9 billion boon tipped in Boxing Day bargain hunt
www.heraldsun.com.au

"The rise of online retailing and shifting nature of how consumers shop has encouraged retailers to adjust their approach and we don't anticipate the same level of broadbased discounting that we have seen in the past," Ms Osmond said. "What consumers …

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In China, nothing says Merry Christmas like … an apple?
www.latimes.com

The Scandinavian country has been mounting efforts to promote Santa's Finnish heritage to Chinese consumers, recently allocating some $400,000 to a publicity and tourism campaign.) The state-run China Daily reported that upscale hotels in Nanjing …

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China's Top 5 Off-Season Runway Shows Of 2013
www.jingdaily.com

… are all about showcasing local talent, foreign brands that unveil their collections in New York, London, Paris, or Milan are increasingly hosting off-season, China-based shows in order to gain the attention of the world's largest group of luxury …

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Soda water with a kick, 'griddle burgers,' online tix and more
www.chicagobusiness.com

“Some of my favorite trends in weddings this year have been using mismatched china, setting up lounge areas with vintage sofas, and designing luxury events with oversized floral arrangements,” Ms. Lerman says via email. Her husband, Steve Adler …

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The year in fashion
www.washingtonpost.com

At times, fashion appeared to fully understand and reflect the changing demographics of luxury consumers. Some black models, such as Joan Smalls, seemed to be on an unstoppable upward trajectory, and designers such as Rick Owens — with his ode to …

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Not Just Snob Value
www.businessworld.in

The luxury consumer in India has indeed matured. There has been a gradual but visible shift towards spending on products that are high on quality and heritage as against badge value and logos. I see this trend maturing with more people appreciating …

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