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After the Recession: The Look of Luxury
Abrams Research poll finds a smaller, stronger core of luxury and fast-fashion firms.
Promotions on E-Commerce
Sales and specials appear on 96 percent of retail Web sites, the E-tailing Group said.
Shoppers Buying but Feel Guilty
But new study indicates retail signs of life.
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Thrift Shops Thrive Amid Recession
A survey of secondhand thrift shops found sales were up an average of 30 percent in more than 71 percent of…
Gloomy Forecast for Luxury
New study concludes high-end spending is at record low.
Survey Finds ‘Family Friendly’ Store Traits
Price, convenience and assortment are among the key elements considered to be "family friendly."
High Stakes Repackaging: From Tropicana to Heinz
Packaging changes hit bumps as consumers seek the familiar, like the picture of an orange with straw in it on…
The Great Escape — Consumer Style
Simple pleasures, from exercise to gardening and movies, are in vogue.
The Supporting Cast
The top five Oscar-nominated actors and actresses for supporting roles, ranked by their appeal as actors.
Color Must-Haves According to Designers
In its report for fall, Pantone highlights the fashion items designers say you've gotta have for 2009.
Designers’ Tips for Fashion on a Budget
Designers share with Pantone their tips on how to use color to stay fashionable while on a budget.
Crafting a Celebrity Image for Tough Times
Flash is out, substance is in as consumers evolve.
Lilly Pulitzer: The Whole Package
Staying on-message in Lilly Pulitzer stores.
America’s Most Influential First Ladies
What does influence mean when it comes to the first lady of the United States?
Survey Looks at Plans for Holiday Spending
Consumers reveal what, when and where they plan to spend this season.