Previous AARC in the News
How South Florida’s Top 1 Percent Live
March, 2012 – This article from the South Florida Sun Sentinel discusses the make up of the top 1% income households in South Florida. ( http://www.sun-sentinel.com/business/fl-wealthy-income-20120302,0,6797386.story ) By Donna Gehrke-White and Dana Williams Ever...
Your Very Own ‘Magic Kingdom’ … For a Price
February, 2012 – This article from Inman News discusses an upscale, gated and guarded subdivision developed by Disney. ( http://www.inman.com/news/2012/02/21/your-very-own-magic-kingdom-a-price ) By Mary Umberger ORLANDO, Fla. -- You say you're thoroughly smitten...
The Complex Nature of Affluence Research
February, 2012 – This article from JustLuxe.com discusses the complicated nature of affluence research and what to be careful of when using the results. ( http://www.justluxe.com/luxe-insider/trends/feature-1729354.php ) By Susan Kime My qualifications for writing...
What the 1% Want for the Holidays
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. (...
Why Holiday Sales May Hinge on How ‘The One Percent’ Feels
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 appear to...
Why The Scramble For Luxury Menswear?
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...
Breitling Honors Veterans With Limited-Edition Watch
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...
Wealthy Consumers Step Up Cruising Plans
November, 2011 – This Travel Weekly article features AARC research about how the affluent plan to increase their cruising plans for 2012 (http://www.travelweekly.com/Cruise-Travel/Wealthy-consumers-step-up-cruising-plans/). By Donna Tunney Plans to cruise during the...
Study Finds Affluent Likely to Cruise More in Next 12 Months
November, 2011 – This Sea Trade Insider article features AARC research about how the affluent have increased their cruising plans for 2012 (http://www.seatrade-insider.com/News/News-Headlines/Study-finds-affluent-likely-to-cruise-more-in-next-12-months.html). In a...
PPR’s Play For Brioni Signals New Interest In Menswear: Pinault
November, 2011 – This Luxury Daily article discusses the growth in the men’s segment of luxury apparel (http://www.luxurydaily.com/ppr-has-the-power-to-bring-brioni-to-a-1b-company-expert/). By Rachel Lamb With its planned acquisition of Italian label Brioni,...
