China appeared to hit bottom in late 2012, and I expect a rebound in Chinese demand to benefit high-end luxury firms in general and high-end autos in particular.
According to Merrill's annual holiday forecast, low-end dollar stores (up 8%) and high-end luxury merchants (up 7.2%) are predicted to lead the pack in the November-December 2006 period.
They focus more on the high-end luxury segment but they do focus on active adults.
But, high-end luxury shuttles only account for a tiny fraction of the car service market.
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This type of interface has become common among feature-laden high-end luxury cars to help reduce dashboard clutter.
The fake products, known as Shanzhai, range from knock-offs of high-end luxury brands to everyday electronic goods.
The high-end luxury watch is an evolving concept that has experienced a golden age over the last decade or so.
After a few dozen sales to Hollywood enviro-stars, reality sets in: the vast majority of high-end luxury sedan buyers want V-8 power.
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"I knew there was a gap in the market for large units, super-high-end luxury, " said Mr. Goldstein, who handles the project's sales.
"The malls are epicenters of activity and entertainment, from indoor ice skating and downhill skiing to aquariums, and of course, the high-end luxury shops, " Anderson said.
Sadove, chairman and chief executive officer of Saks Incorporated, who spoke at a Forbes breakfast a few weeks ago, is where the high-end luxury consumer is today.
The mid-century lounge staple and epitome of smooth easy listening is now the featured tune of a new high-end luxury timepiece by Swiss watch maker Ulysse Nardin.
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Increased import duty on high-end luxury motor vehicles and yachts.
Like all new features in cars that have yet to hit the market, this technology will most likely be seen first in the high end or luxury car market.
This category will include exotics and high-end luxury vehicles.
Electric carmaker Tesla Motors seems to be sitting in a sweet spot right now: its high-end luxury electric sportscars are seeing strong demand from the well-off eco-conscious and the car collecting set.
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Sectors such as biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies might see some selling pressure as investors take profits there, he said, while sectors that have performed well lately include high-end luxury companies and real-estate investment trusts.
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Known as a ski-resort city, the tourist destination has attracted celebrities and affluent socialites for decades helping to transform the Aspen real estate market into a mix of high-end luxury homes and condos.
The Elysian hotel in Chicago, which opened in December, has adopted a no-tipping policy, a move that breaks with standard practices across the high-end- and luxury-hotel market, says the head of a trade association.
She has segued from designing the interiors of high-end residences, luxury hotels, country clubs, and resorts (others in her company now do this) to showing women how to design their own space and providing affordable, quality furnishings for them.
The Chinese perception of luxury is still that high-end brands are from Europe and the U.S. Their entire understanding of luxury is that Europe is its birthplace.
This is partly a result of hyper-growth of demand for space in these global cities by high bidders: corporate firms, luxury hotels, restaurants and shops, luxury residences, and high-end cultural sectors.
When I recently sat down with Jan-Patrick Schmitz, the president and CEO of Montblanc North America, the 105-year-old company known for its high-end writing instruments and other luxury items, he told me the company had recently had the best year in its history.
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While Americans have clamped down on high-end lodging expenses, indulgence in luxury air travel is rising.
It will be a while before high-end retailers and those in the luxury goods industry can.
Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou have more than their fair share of luxury restaurants, high-end shops and fancy restaurants.
Not surprisingly, rental companies typically focus their luxury offerings in high-end markets like Southern California and South Florida.
Lexus has been moving steadily upscale to compete with other luxury marques at the high end of the market.
Our focus is on very high-end products that fit into a luxury market.
Luxury automobiles and high-end timepieces seem to go hand-in-hand among collectors.
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