Given that the EU has a significant trade deficit with China, it should try to capitalize on its large industries that enjoy a comparative advantage over China, instead of using its agricultural and luxury goods to boost its exports to China and …

Historically, the luxury segment in China has been dominated by established European labels selling premium and ultra-luxury products to well-heeled Chinese consumers. But with urban professional income in tier-one and tier-two cities like Shanghai and …

Purveyors of luxury goods have been stepping up their efforts in recent years to portray their goods as "hand-made" in an attempt to justify their high prices and address consumers' growing interest in the origins of the products they buy. Analysts say …

In fact, Sotz said, future Anthropologie merchandise would include more luxurious outdoorsy items. "I expect that we'll have some fabulous tents next year," he said. "We definitely think that will expand into next summer." Case and her husband will …

MONTREAL – Four years ago, Howard Mosel's company landed the biggest order in its 68-year history. One client bought 13,000 watches. That purchaser was electronics chain Dumoulin. It filed for bankruptcy the next year. “We got paid,” Mosel said, “but …

N) reported a better-than-expected quarterly profit as shoppers spend more on luxury goods, and the company said it would double the number of its stores in Europe, where its sales are booming. The company, formed and owned by fashion designer …

Luxury Foods And Beverages Take Glass Packaging In New Directions. Glass food and beverage packaging materials are driving a new focus on unusual shapes, particularly for gourmet and luxury products. By Kate Bertrand Connolly, Packaging Editor …

The Financial Times highlighted last week that recent company results from luxury brand owners showed declining sales growth. Privately owned Italian fashion house Prada, saw its growth slow from 48% to 14% in the first quarter of 2013, while …

Customers of luxury brands want the products, services, and the business itself to demonstrate a spirit that reeks of authenticity. They don't want fake. They don't want imitation. They don't want me too. They don't buy on price. They want to feel they …