Fred Proctor was principal at Groves High School in the affluent Detroit suburb of Birmingham for a dozen years before taking early retirement at age fifty-six last month. … He told me they got a similar result when they privatized bus service a few …

… among other things, the quasi-third-party “No Labels” movement and the gun control campaign. There is such a thing as “civic tact” in a republic, and that means, among other things, that if you are a rich American, you restrain your personal …

In 1999, it became independent, managing $77.7 billion worth of pooled funds, segregated accounts and structured products as of end-March. For its part, Alphaland is focusing on completing its high-end leisure developments catering to the affluent. It …

Having JCB as a new principal for credit card issuing business provides CIMB Niaga with more credit card products to target the affluent segments. With the strong presence of JCB merchants across East Asia, especially Japan, Korea and China, the new …

It's tough for a mid-market player such as Macy's, but it's perfect for a company that focuses on pricier products. The trick, however, is to make sure that people who are willing to pay the higher price can't easily switch to the cheaper option. That …

Schwab, founded 40 years ago as a low-commission firm for self-directed traders, is repositioning itself as a company that can help "affluent investors" with $50,000 to $2 million of investable assets meet their financial goals through "advisory …

Guiyang would develop the green economy vigorously, promoting low-carbon lifestyle, transportation, consumption, construction and industries, according to him. He pledged to blaze a trail of civilized development characterized by improved industries …

More recently, Kroger has added more premium items such as dry-aged beef and expensive cheese to stores in affluent markets in a bid to lure customers from higher-end chains like Whole Foods Market Inc. (WFM). The high-low strategy has turned Kroger …

A place where you can find such things now exists in downtown Minneapolis, and there you can recuperate from all your patriotism with fresh, beautifully presented, Bay Area-inspired cuisine (the restaurant is named after the famously affluent Marin …