Online consignment shops operate in a crowded market these days with a range of stores offering everything from eBay-like, peer-to-peer sales of clothes bought at The Gap and Target to high-end stores where luxury goods are authenticated, approved and …

Ukip have announced that the rich should pay more in VAT on some luxury items [GETTY]. Speaking at the party's annual conference in Doncaster, Ukip's economic spokesman Patrick O'Flynn said the "luxury goods rate" should be 25 per cent. Mr O'Flynn …

Biver said the cuts resulted from having decided to produce only one chronometer movement as opposed to two, and to focus on the group's core business of watches priced between 1,000 euros ($1,270) and 4,000, as opposed to more expensive items.

The Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF (NYSEARCA VCR) turned 10 this year. It scopes the whole realm of consumer spending as it holds 388 stocks in categories like home entertainment, home improvement, luxury items, restaurants, and technology.

Shoppers that arrive early enough can expect to rifle through some high fashion items by designers such as Christian Louboutin, Stella McCartney and Dolce and Gabbana, some with up to £800 off the retail price. The treasure trove of items includes a …

Farage rejects 'luxury goods tax'. Ukip leader Nigel Farage has shot down proposals for the party to levy a "luxury goods tax" on items such as designer shoes and handbags. Ukip leader Nigel Farage has rejected a proposal for a 'luxury goods tax'. Tweet.

Houseboat prices can run from $200,000 into the millions, depending on the location and the level of luxury. Architects say … For one, bringing groceries or items back to the boat is often an acquired skill because you need to walk along a jetty. Odd …

Think of luxury items like a ribyeye steak from a Japanese Kobe steer, a bottle of 50-year old Scotch whisky, or an easy chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames. These items are meant to be the epitome of products that would otherwise be unremarkable …

The sales of luxury items, especially over-the-top cars, would dramatically decline. Very few of these cars were ever purchased off the show-room floor. “The value of these original Model J's continued to climb into the 1970's. Glenn Pray, president of …