News tagged with luxury brand

Acer eyes Japan growth with new cheap laptop

(AP) -- Acer Inc. of Taiwan said Friday it plans solid growth in the previously hard-to-crack Japanese market with a new slim, lightweight laptop that boasts an eight-hour battery life and a cheap price.

Electronics / Hardware

created May 22, 2009 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (6) | comments 0

Apple 3Q beats Street despite recession

(AP) -- Apple Inc. seems to have missed the memo - you know, the one about the recession.

Technology / Business

created Jul 21, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Space the latest frontier for Earth Hour

Millions of people are expected to switch off their lights for Earth Hour Saturday in a global effort to raise awareness about climate change that will even be monitored from space.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Mar 31, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 6

Estonian robots boost global online clothing market

Fashion fans have one more reason to swap brick-and-mortar shops for online retailers: a company in tech-savvy Estonia has come up with a way to let you try on new clothes on your own computer.

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Apr 15, 2012 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

When will a message of social responsibility backfire?

Consumers don't react positively to all messages of corporate social responsibility, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research. The message needs to line up with consumers' mindsets and understanding of the ...

Other Sciences / Other

created Jul 14, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

When the quiet logo speaks volumes

The logo on your designer handbag or sports car may say far more about your social status and social aspirations than the brand name itself, according to a new study from the USC Marshall School of Business, which finds that ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Jul 26, 2010 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 2