More recently, sales have slowed as consumers tire of Vuitton's ubiquitous, logoed designs and sought out more exclusive items. LVMH, the world's largest luxury–goods maker, in April posted its weakest fashion and leather-goods sales growth since 2009.

The first partial government shutdown in 17 years and the prospect of a lengthy budget fight could jeopardize the economic recovery and cool consumer sentiment, the auto market and sales of luxury goods. The economy has shown positive signs as …

Indonesia's finance minister confirmed on Wednesday that a tax hike on imported luxury goods will be announcement later this month. This is yet another measure aimed at narrowing the country's trade deficit, while boosting tax revenue. Finance Minister …

You can sulk away a day or two in a luxury resort, or break down and buy a few items at the gift shop and get on with paradise. In other words, it's time to cowabunga up, Bears fans. Teams with real adversity are the likes of the Giants and Falcons …

Room service is a luxury and a true hallmark of traveling. Having a piping-hot meal delivered right to your hotel room lets you know that you've arrived. It's comforting, nourishing, and … not time of day, is the bigger factor in determining what …

TORONTO — The days of strictly making saddles and harnesses are long gone for Hermes, but the French luxury label renowned for its silk scarves and leather bags maintains a centuries-old approach in craftsmanship of modern goods. Canadians will have …

What most people don't realise, she says, is that mass-produced items are often subject to the same rigorous design processes as luxury products. ''The really humble, simple things – even something like a dustpan and brush – are the result of a lot of …

J. Crew considers the luxury items, which they launched late last month, investments, calling the new line "hand-me-down worthy." Also see: Top 10 trends from Milan. Jenny Cooper, the head of design for J. Crew's children's line, Crewcuts, insists that …

It's that promise of finding luxury items at bargain prices that keeps women coming back to consignment. Alexandria Keener, co-owner of My Girlfriend's Wardrobe in York, said women can purchase brands through consignment that would never fit into their …