BRUCE HEMPHILL: No, I think what's interesting is that for many years the kind of conventional wisdom was that the mass affluent segment in the South African market had gone ex growth in that that segment wasn't growing. That's our traditional segment …

Thus, in most instances, political democracy creates the illusion in people that they do indeed have a say in their own future, while the real power continues to lie with the wealthy and powerful, who have a vested interest in seeing that their …

Once prevalent worldwide, malaria was quashed in affluent nations decades ago, largely due to efficient insect control and housing improvements. But as of last year, 104 countries were … "Given uncertainty about the existence of long-term health …

A modern interpretation of the five and dime candy and soda shops of years past, SweetXO® creatively combines a full frozen Xogurt® and ice cream bar, candy store, cupcake shop, bakeshop and lifestyle/gift boutique with modern ambiance. “We are excited …

The middle class is usually understood to mean the group of individuals or households who have achieved a certain level of affluence in their lifestyle. They spend a lot on good food, clothing, furniture, cars, education, housing, et cetera. Reports on …

Other luxury hotels have developed offers to attract families by keeping children entertained. For example, Fairmont Mayakoba, Riviera Maya, Mexico, is courting families with a new Teens Room by Playstation that aims to give teens a fun escape and …

David Welch, a product manager for a technology company in San Jose, Calif., signed a two-year lease on a Mercedes E350 4Matic during the Fourth of July weekend. "Moving into luxury cars, it made so much more sense to rent them than to buy them," …

“The sixth-generation Quattroporte not only sets high technology standards, but also remains faithful to Maserati's long history in luxury sports sedans,” said Gaetano Marino, regional director of Maserati for South East Asia and the Pacific. “The new …

Continuing the worldwide success of its iconic predecessor, the new Bentley Flying Spur impresses with an unrivalled blend of traditional styling, effortless driveability, sculpted design, exquisite luxury and craftsmanship, and state-of- the-art …