It'll be even better if higher-end merchandise attracts more affluent consumers. To that end the company is improving merchandising and integrating analytic tools to better manage its inventory. Total Returns Comparisons. (click to enlarge) Source:Ycharts.

"We want to hold up a sign that says, 'Hey Larry, can we get a ride,'" Randy Laybhan, 65, jokingly said while standing just feet from where the three-story luxury yacht Musashi was docked. He and many other racing fans assumed the mega yacht to be …

In 2010 TradeWinds added two brand new yachts to their original fleet, the first being the TradeWinds 70 Flagship yacht named New Beginnings and the second a TradeWinds 59 Luxury yacht named Further. These yachts are built to TradeWinds design …

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There are now several companies betting there are enough wealthy enthusiasts who see yacht ownership this way and are willing to hand over millions of dollars to own part of a luxury yacht without all of the headaches. There are many more companies …

“With a yacht, it's as if you put a custom Rolls Royce in the water, shake it around, and expect it to stay in seven-star condition,” said Mark Lacey, captain of Arianna, a 164-foot yacht built by Delta. “The yacht comes with the accoutrements of a …

“There's absolutely no reason why taxpayers should subsidize luxury yachts, especially when the vital education and living assistance programs people rely on are threatened with massive cuts,” said Quigley. “As we work to get our fiscal house in order …

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Services include brokerage, charter, yacht management, new construction, crew recruitment, refit, repair, finance and insurance, marinas, yacht design and luxury accessories. Ermetto previously worked in a senior position for Benetti and also was the …