1 auto lender among mass-market brands and Lincoln Automotive Financial Services the top lender among luxury brands in J.D. Power's 2013 U.S. Consumer Financing Satisfaction Study. Captive finance companies beat banks and independent finance …

In this segment from Motley Fool Investor Beat, analyst Jason Moser explains why luxury retailers like Tiffany and Williams-Sonoma (NYSE: WSM ) will see strong holiday season sales without having to resort to Black Friday tactics like Wal-Mart (NYSE …

Both were given credit cards to buy items for the household and family members with the balance paid off each month by direct debit without being closely scrutinised and an understanding that they would not use it for themselves. However, among the …

4, 2014 – Horyn looks at the luxury market with Antoine Arnault, CEO of men's footwear producer Berluti, and a dynamic force at LVMH Moët Hennessy – Louis Vuitton, the world's largest luxury goods conglomerate, which controls fashion powerhouses …

“This will be the second-largest Saks in the world,” Baker proclaims with a wave of his hand. “Ground zero for luxury goods in Canada.” And with a nod to Holt Renfrew & Co., the country's dominant luxury player—whose flagship stands guard a block to …

Khalfani-Cox advises consumers avoid trying to play 'Big Papa' or 'Big Santa'. She stresses there is no need make grandiose statements by spending on luxury items for loved ones. “Your relatives will be just as happy to have your presence versus …

Last year, authorities seized 750-thousand counterfeit items worth up to 14 million dollars. They say the most popular counterfeit items headphones, sports jerseys, cellphone accessories, shoes, and luxury goods.Beware of holiday scams & counterfit items.

… jewelry and other luxury goods remained firm on the wealth effect but general merchandise (department store sales, etc.) posted the first y/y drop in three months. TAKEAWAY: In October, food and beverages sales – about three times larger than …

The figures, released by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, were led by increases in sales of automobiles. Sales at large-scale retailers fell 0.4% on year, after adjustment for the change in the number of stores. Thursday's data was an …