The Chinese continue to be enthusiastic shoppers for luxury items, reported China Daily, but around two thirds of such shopping was now done abroad, a trend which had led to a slowdown in domestic store traffic and store openings. In all, Chinese …

But, the Japanese contraption is the type of upscale sex-related paraphernalia she will feature on her new site AHAnoir, a marketplace for high-end adult products and boudoir accessories, an offshoot of AHAlife, the popular online luxury site she …

The country's luxury goods market dropped from 7 percent growth in 2012 to 2 percent last year, according to the 2013 China Luxury Goods Market Study. In part, that drop has been attributed to a shift in shopping behavior, with nearly two-thirds of …

The prices aren't really surprising: if you're buying foreign luxury products in Shanghai, you're automatically spending more thanks to high tariffs. One interesting fact is why they're choosing to buy those items, however: in Shanghai, 86 percent of …

I decided I was going to open an eBay store and sell designer and luxury items. And that is what I did. I even missed my college graduation to go to an eBay Live event.” Today, McFadden's business is booming, with an average 2,000 luxury pieces sold …

Three items gained top consideration, including increasing the student capacities at Pinecrest and Union Pines High Schools, constructing the new concept high school, and building a wellness center and making renovations at North Moore High School …

“A winning bidder might walk away with a luxury vacation or exclusive experience, but our Boys & Girls Clubs' members will be given the ultimate winnings of a brighter future thanks to the committed businesses and individuals for their generous support.”.

… on schools Superintendent Pam Moran's $164 million budget. Many of those who spoke called on the board to consider creative means to close the funding gap – even if that means new or increased taxes on luxury items or state and federal grants.

Operators report a greater number of visitors are spending more money, including on luxury items. Tourism Dunedin chief executive Hamish Saxton said it seemed the tourism sector's growth corresponded with increased consumer confidence. That boded …