by Ron | Jan 27, 2012 | Affluence Research, Marketing, Thoughts and Observations
January, 2012 – This article from Luxury Daily discusses seven facts that should serve as signs of caution before basing marketing plans on trend forecasts. ( http://www.luxurydaily.com/7-trend-caveats-for-the-2012-luxury-and-affluent-market/ ) By Ron Kurtz At this...
by Ron | Nov 29, 2011 | AARC in the News, Affluence Research, Holiday Spending, Luxury Market & Goods
November, 2011 – This article from The Wealth Report of The Wall Street Journal discusses expectations that the richest 1% of Americans will spend about 2.3% more than they did last year on their holiday shopping. (...
by Ron | Nov 18, 2011 | AARC in the News, Affluence Research, Holiday Spending, Luxury Market & Goods
November, 2011 – This Consumer Nation article on CNBC.com discusses the holiday spending projections for the affluent and their current mood concerning the economic situation. (http://www.cnbc.com/id/45278612/) By Christina Cheddar Berk Wealthy Americans may...
by Ron | Nov 14, 2011 | AARC in the News, Affluence Research, Apparel, Luxury Market & Goods
November, 2011 – This Luxury Daily article discusses the rise in luxury men’s apparel (http://www.luxurydaily.com/why-the-scramble-for-luxury-menswear/). By Rachel Lamb At one point taking a backseat to the much-more-hyped women’s apparel, luxury menswear is now...
by Ron | Nov 11, 2011 | AARC in the News, Affluence Research, Fine Jewelry & Watches, Luxury Market & Goods
November, 2011 – This Luxury Daily article discusses the affluent community’s attraction to the Breitling American Tribute Watch promotion to honor U.S. troops (http://www.luxurydaily.com/breitling-honors-veterans-with-limited-edition-watch/). By Rachel Lamb Swiss...