The megatrends included: massive urbanization and growth of megacities; emergence of a large, upwardly mobile, relatively affluent middle class; growth in financial services; continued large investment in physical infrastructure; global outsourcing of …

Its bestselling products include confectionery, CDs, baby food and health and beauty products. Since the collapse of Woolworths in 2008, the company has snapped up 85 former Woolworths shops. Jim McCarthy … Although some local authorities have been …

Our November issue of PLUS Model Magazine is our We Love Lux issue and there are so many great articles and features about luxury items, splurges and even shopping for lux items on a budget. One great style feature devoted to the budgetnistas is on …

Enthusiasts gamely participated in a silent and live auction of over 80 exciting items, featuring elegant jewelry by Miladay, and luxury items from Cartier, Tory Burch, Ferragamo and Kenneth Cobonpue; exotic weekend getaways at El Nido's Lagen Island …

Many American motorcycles went unsold during that time because people spent less on luxury items. But it appears that many consumers are more comfortable on nonessential spending. Wisconsin motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson says it saw a …

… dispensers selling caviar, truffles and snails. A vending machine at the Mondrian South Beach hotel in Miami sells luxury items such as Bentley cars, Jean Paul Gaultier dresses and 24 carat gold handcuffs. The world's first champagne vending …

“It certainly gives us more room, but it's also more comfortable and inviting.” Max Pawn is a traditional pawnshop with a luxury twist. Mack carries designer accessories, name-brand electronics and high-end household items at a discounted price. “For …

Segment-wise, the study found four types of luxury consumers in China: traditional luxury shoppers, new luxury shoppers, empowered women and 'little emperors' (those who are the only child of their family and love to flaunt their wealth). In contrast …

Lastly, stick with the US dollar and seek to devalue internally! Plausible and loaded … And then vintage Murambiwa: “Whichever way one looks at it, Zimbabwe has very tough decisions to make if it is to become competitive once more. For now, however …