Prestige products have benefited from the so-called 'Lipstick Effect', which has sales of luxury beauty items remain strong despite the economic downturn.” She added that increased and improved distribution channels is likely to have buoyed the sector.

'Face consumption', where consumers buy luxury products to improve or keep face, is a trend that can still be observed in China, though it seems to be somewhat on the decline. These social consumers are concerned with what their friends or networks …

LOS ANGELES, July 18, 2013 — /PRNewswire/ — The mission of Gideon's Fine Jewelry is to find the planet's greatest luxury goods, from high-end watches to Montblanc pens, and bring them to their loyal customers. This most definitely includes the most …

L'Oréal's professional products and luxury products divisions remain with their incumbent agencies and the company's public relations activities across the entire business stay with Pead PR. DraftFCB Media retains media procurement. L'Oréal New Zealand …

LINCOMBE Manor Retirement Village has appointed Fulfords as their new estate agent who will be marketing the luxury apartments for sale overlooking Tor Bay. Lincombe Manor Retirement Village maintains a safe and secure lifestyle with high specification …

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No. There's a huge failure rate. Priorities are turned upside down; expats receive their income gross and spend on luxuries such as eating out and holidays – everything that's a luxury in the real world – rather than major financial milestones. GWM is …

"Branded luxury jewels have turned out to be quite hot items among wealthy people, who always need accessories made of diamonds, jade and amber to match their expensive clothes and luxurious bags," said Chen Tingqian, a 50-year-old businesswoman …

Super prestige luxury brands will likely never add user-generated content to their sites. And yet, it's the perfect example of how easily these brands relinquish their chance to participate in and curate the conversation. For example, in May, I was …