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Can a designer shirt really snag you a better job offer? If so, maybe you'd be better off putting that college savings into your child's wardrobe.
The Japanese are the world's most voracious consumers of luxury goods, from Louis Vuitton handbags to Cartier jewelry to Hermes high fashion. So purveyors of those luxury goods are justifiably worried about the effect of the Japanese quake and tsunami on their bottom lines.
Five Ways Women Sabotage Their Financial Futures
6:30AM 3/11/2011
While both men and women are prone to a variety of costly financial blunders, many women seem to be plagued with a gender-specific set of tendencies that sabotages their relationship with money. Here's are women's most common financial missteps -- and how to avoid them.
Consumers Are Finding Cash for 'Small Luxuries'
10:00AM 2/28/2011
As the economy improves, Americans have begun splurging again. But they're limiting their indulgences to haircuts, casual dining and coffee, while continuing to forego many bigger expenditures, like vacations and dining at expensive restaurants.
A Valentine's Day Sales Forecast Retailers Should Love
3:00PM 1/24/2011
Retailers should be swooning this year: Spending for the lover's holiday is forecast to top $18.6 billion, a 5.8% jump in spending over 2010. That amounts to about $125 per person who buys a gift for that special someone.
At Least These Extra Airline Fees Come With Little Luxuries
9:00AM 1/22/2011
Those irritating fees aren't going away, but over the next few years, some of them will be attached to new a la carte services that travelers may be happier to pay for. Think personal concierge services, intercity rail ticket sales -- and even in-flight spa treatments.
Retail Sales: November Stole the Show from December
4:35PM 1/14/2011
Economy, Nordstrom, Wal-Mart Stores, Tiffany & Co, Target Corp, Saks, Retail
U.S. shoppers piled up the presents under their Christmas trees, but retailers were still a bit disappointed. The Commerce Department's official tally shows what many suspected: Consumers did most of their holiday buying early this year.
Auto Dealers Are Upbeat on U.S. Sales for 2011
11:45AM 1/07/2011
Energy, Company News, Technology, Economy, Honda Motor Co, Ford Motor Co, Green, Toyota, General Motors, Autos, Chrysler
The nation's leading trade association for car dealers says it now sees industry sales of nearly 13 million vehicles this year, topping last year's by 12%. The rise is attributed to pent-up demand, loosening credit and a rising stock market.
December Sales Will Warm Merchants' Hearts
12:01AM 1/05/2011
Shoppers didn't disappoint, buying presents at both low- and high-end prices, from jewelry to shoes. Most analysts predict sales will show year-over-year increases of 3% to 4% on Thursday, when major chains post December figures and holiday totals.
BMW's Sales Speed Past Its German Rivals' in November
7:00PM 12/08/2010
BMW saw its sales jump 20% in November, driven by growth in Germany, China and the U.S. The German automaker sold more cars than the Mercedes-Benz or Audi brands. Its sales growth for the year so far also is outpacing that of its rivals.
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