NEW YORK, NY, Aug 14, 2013 (Marketwired via COMTEX) — In a new survey of affluent consumers by the Luxury Institute, wealthy shoppers earning at least $150,000 a year share detailed observations and evaluations of various loyalty and rewards …
That caused shoppers to pull back on buying non-essential items, he said. US retail sales across the industry rose in July by 0.2%—though growth was stronger at luxury retailers than at stores such as Macy's geared toward mid- to lower-income consumers.
In the month of May, La Grange residents opted to purchase Mercedes-Benz vehicles more often than any other luxury car brand. Mercedes-Benz sales accounted for 13 of the 55 total luxury vehicle sales to La Grange residents. The breakdown of the 13 …
Western Springs residents chose Lexus more often than any other luxury auto brand when purchasing cars in May. Lexus topped the luxury sales chart with seven sales of the 27 total sales of luxury cars to Western Springs residents. A total of three new …
CHICAGO — How to sell a Lincoln in 2013: Make the dealership smell like luxury. And lay out some wine and cheese. After decades of selling hulking Town Cars to retirees, Ford Motor Co. wants the Lincoln brand to appeal to younger, more discerning …
Iconic British car brand Bentley has steered away from its conventional business of designing luxury automobiles by creating a new line of handbags. Aimed at capturing women's interest in the car brand, the new handbag collection is the result of a …
BMW joined the bandwagon with its own electric vehicle concepts, which it has showcased over the past two years. But, the German luxury brand's intent has been very clear with the i3 and the i8. They seemed destined to be headed for mass manufacture …
“The checks to Jenkins's personal creditors were used to bankroll a lavish lifestyle that included a house in Santa Fe, N.M., 43 luxury automobiles, frequent travel on private planes and a watch and jewelry collection worth approximately $3 million …
But for some reason, the rudest drivers on the road often seem to be those in luxury cars. Maybe that's just us projecting: we see a nice car, and we feel a tinge of jealousy, which creates an instant dislike for the driver. Or perhaps it's something …