The prices made it an accessible place for the “hipster” types as well as long-time, less affluent residents. Now, instead of reasonably priced bouquets and arrangements, we're given the option of one stupid little plant in some trendy vase … And …

Today there's concern that the middle class is shrinking, bookended by an affluent elite and the struggling poor. Rising debt and falling incomes, it seems, are taking their toll. Media on both the left and the right … He cites statistics that show …

On top of requiring certain individual student supplies, Mrs. Brackett said, schools continue to fill budget gaps by asking parents to buy general classroom items. Though the request for classroom supplies — wipes and … "If you look at Webster …

Heidi Baldwin, right, and her daughter DeSiree moved her lawn furniture inside their house while clearing items around her home, to ease the movement of firefighters, if the Beaver Creek Fire hits on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2013 outside of Ketchum, Idaho. AP …

NEW YORK (AP) – Saks Inc.'s weak second-quarter earnings are raising concerns that a slowdown in spending is reaching into affluent circles. Saks reported Monday … But that shift is leaving less to spend on nondiscretionary items like clothing. Saks …

Heidi Baldwin, right, and her daughter DeSiree moved her lawn furniture inside their house while clearing items around her home, to ease the movement of firefighters, if the Beaver Creek Fire hits on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2013 outside of Ketchum, Idaho. AP …

NEW YORK — Kellee Khalil grew up in an affluent Los Angeles suburb kissed by Pacific breezes. But she might as well be a million miles from Palos Verdes as she trudges up … “The idea is simply that your wedding binder lives in the cloud,” says …

They also want to have the best luxurious items available in the country — be it cars, clothes, accessories et al. According to a survey, 12 per cent of India's affluent class lives in these cities. Apart from designers, even retail stores are …

Under Ullman, Penney is bringing back more frequent sales and basic merchandise eliminated by Johnson in an attempt to attract more affluent and younger customers. Analysts will want to know whether the moves to stabilize sales are working and whether …