"By backing this proposal, Boris Johnson is condemning this part of London into [being] a playground for the super rich with mostly extortionately priced homes that will not help the vast majority of ordinary people." The development, straddling the …

In doing so, these and other luxury brands are following a strategy they have employed in other markets as they mature. They're seeking to control directly the relationship with consumers such as Yulia Bushueva, managing director at Arbat Capital in …

On the other side, retailers across business platforms are dealing with increasing overheads and shrinking profit margins, the need to keep abreast of consumer spending habits and stiff competition. So in short, consumers are looking to spend wisely …

Accreditation is seal of approval education institutions receive so consumers and government officials know they are meeting certain performance standards. Not being … “The college does not have the luxury of time and a special trustee offers the …

Organised by Malaysian-owned regional luxury watch retailer Swiss Watch Gallery, the showcase is held at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. It features the best of this year's contemporary timepiece novelties. Offerings are from the world's most … For the first …

Sales of luxury goods in Russia expanded 6 percent to $8.8 billion last year, versus 4.6 percent in 2011, helping reverse a 20 percent decline between 2007 and 2009, according to Euromonitor International Plc. While that's slower than China's 18 …

Luxury goods are perceived by the consumer as having aspirational, exclusive value. Location is everything in retail. Brands have to position themselves alongside similar valued brands. It adds to their value. It supports their business growing and …

Ford Motor Co. expansion of hybrid and plug-in models and demand for Tesla Motors Inc. (TSLA)'s luxury battery sedans helped U.S. first-half sales of electric-drive cars and trucks increase faster than even surging pickups. U.S. sales of hybrid, plug …

He remains optimistic for the long- run as China's domestic consumption to take shape, the demand for automobiles – as VSC's major clients in the country – will grow in a sustainable manner . Geographic diversification is one of his strategies. He aims …