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Luxury Products

Hidden dangers of our branded lives
www.livemint.com

On the headrest of the cab driver's seat is a Godrej ad for Aer home and car fragrances, a luxury product category that I did not know exists in India. On my way to the airport, I lose track of the number of brands we encounter. Coke, Pepsi, Airtel and …

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The Outnet's Stephanie Phair predicts online discount fashion market to tighten
www.brw.com.au

However, even the wealthy enjoy a bargain and when it comes to snapping up luxury brands such as Oscar de la Renta, Balmain, Marni and Missoni at 50 to 70 per cent off, The Outnet has become the online retailer of choice for thrifty fashionistas …

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Coach Gets Marked Down, But It's Still No Bargain
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And in the haughty, aspirational world of luxury goods, bargain prices aren't always enough to draw buyers and revive fortunes. With more of its sales coming from outlet stores, Coach likely doesn't deserve a loftier luxury multiple. And the latest …

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Snobbery Pays Off in Luxury Stores
www.vocativ.com

In four related studies, the team evaluated how a shopper's self-perception—known in the psych field as “self-concept”—influences his or her relationship with a snobby salesperson and the products pushed at a given store. With the knowledge that …

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China's addiction to luxury goods
www.economist.com

By some estimates, half of the world's luxury spending will come from Chinese wallets by next year. The Chinese taxman, however, is missing out on the splurging: around two-thirds of luxury products bought by Chinese (and often made in China) are …

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Hermes Quarterly Sales Exceed Estimates on Japanese Spending (3)
www.businessweek.com

Hermes International SCA (RMS), the French maker of Birkin bags, reported first-quarter sales that beat estimates and outperformed growth at competitors, underscoring the appeal of the most exclusive luxury goods. Revenue jumped 10 percent to 943.5 …

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Hermes quarterly sales exceed estimates on Japanese spending
www.montrealgazette.com

Hermes International SCA, the French maker of Birkin bags, reported first-quarter sales that beat estimates and outperformed growth at competitors, underscoring the appeal of the most exclusive luxury goods. Revenue jumped 10 percent to 943.5 million …

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Neiman Marcus Sells Stake in Chinese Website
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The spokeswoman for Neiman, which once had plans for China's e-commerce that included building out a warehouse and logistics to deliver luxury goods to online shoppers across the country, said the company hasn't given up on China's online shoppers.

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Vancouver mall set to add four tenants
www.columbian.com

For now, new tenants coming into the mall this summer include: QE Home, a luxury bedding store; Vivo, which offers an array of clothing from designers such as Silver Jeans, Madden Girl and Rampage; 100% Pure, which sells natural skin care products; and …

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