Another official said that it has been long since the special consumption tax law was revised, and demand is also growing from industries to remove the tax on some of the products that are no longer regarded as luxury items. The tax was first …

However, the prospects of further interest rate increases this year that could affect consumers' appetite for luxury items such as cars are worrying industry experts. Economists, in turn, are concerned about the pace of contraction in the vehicle …

The average Borro loan has a five-figure value of $12,000, and the outfit – which operates in the UK and the US – focuses on providing liquidity to individuals, entrepreneurs and business owners who deploy luxury items like watches, jewellery, cool …

To cater to the rising demand from consumers, some brands are extending their product ranges to include more niche and exclusive items, so as to stand out among the rest. Research data firm Euromonitor International said sales of luxury items are …

The measure is one of several items filed in the current legislative session, as advocacy groups push for more stringent disclosure requirements and restrictions on some campaign expenses. The proposals come as a months-long examination of campaign …

In-room minibars include items such as Wild Poppy blood orange chili juice, chocolate-dipped Pocky pretzels, Japanese beer, and Nobu's signature brands of chilled sake and Genmai-Cha brown rice green tea. The specialized 24-hour in-room dining menu …

From basic bedding to high-end luxury items, we provide a wide range of fabrics and prints to offer you endless choices. Showering at home can be as luxurious as the spa with top-brand towels and bathmats. Wrap yourself up in luxury with a towel made …

While some better-off Japanese have splashed out on luxury goods and vehicles, most consumers remain wary. Housewife Kyoko Takahashi, 77, doing her daily shopping in the vegetable section of a supermarket in Urayasu, a Tokyo suburb, believes buying …

“The general fund is shrinking because of shrinking revenues. I understand that the dollars don't come out of nowhere,” Felton said. “But I don't consider holding someone accountable for stealing from one of our small business people a luxury item.”.