by Ron | Sep 7, 2011 | AARC in the News, Affluence Research, Fine Jewelry & Watches, Luxury Defined, Luxury Market & Goods
September, 2011 – This article from The Centurion (E-Newsletter & Info Hub for Prestuge Jewelers) features AARC research about the differences between the affluent market and the luxury market—and who jewelers actually are serving...
by Ron | Aug 29, 2011 | AARC in the News, Affluence Research, Apparel, Luxury Defined, Luxury Market & Goods
This article on Wall Street Journal Digita Network features AARC research about aspirational consumers (http://www.smartmoney.com/spend/deal-of-the-day/how-to-buy-luxury-goods-at-a-discount-1313705085759/?link=SM_hp_middle_optStory). by Kelli Grant August 2011 While...
by Ron | Mar 31, 2011 | AARC in the News, Affluence Research, Cruises, Luxury Defined, Travel
March 2011 This is a post from The Cruise Industry News Defining Luxury While rating ships on an intricate point system, luxury is ultimately in the eye of the beholder, according to Douglas Ward, author of Berlitz Complete Guide to Cruises and Cruise Ships 2011. Not...
by Ron | Jan 26, 2010 | Affluence Research, Luxury Defined, Luxury Market & Goods, Press Releases
According to various retail consultants quoted in recent media publications, the current recession has average American consumers entering into a “new normal†that will be characterized by less household debt, higher personal savings, and less consumption. This...
by Ron | Jan 21, 2010 | Affluence Research, Luxury Defined, Luxury Market & Goods, Press Releases
In November 2008, Newsweek published an article stating that the American affluent population was “experiencing an unfamiliar emotion: luxury shameâ€. The article, as well as several others that have appeared in various media since then, explained that across...
by Ron | Jan 8, 2010 | Affluence Research, Entertainment & Recreation, Luxury Defined, Luxury Market & Goods, Press Releases, Travel, Vacations
Contrary to popular perception, affluent Americans do not spend lavishly on luxury hotel suites on Park Avenue. In ground breaking research on the definition of luxury and the spending habits of the wealthiest 10% of US households, respondents to a survey by the...
