Luxury brands are a prominent feature of modern society. Thorstein Veblen coined the term "conspicuous consumption" to describe how the upper classes showcased expensive goods without inherent practical benefits to demonstrate ...
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If Telsa Motors Inc. Chief Executive Elon Musk was at all concerned about the automaker's status as the technological leader in electric cars, a new app designed for Google Glass just might cement the luxury brand's status.
Software
Jul 6, 2013
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The green car market is only inching along in the United States, hampered by high comparative costs and limited ranges on pure electric vehicles, but automakers remain confident their time will come.
Energy & Green Tech
Jan 15, 2013
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(AP) -- Apple Inc. seems to have missed the memo - you know, the one about the recession.
Business
Jul 21, 2009
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(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.
Hardware
May 22, 2009
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The average American invests US$120,000 throughout their lifetime in pursuit of love, spending significant money on romantic dinners, movie outings and thoughtful gifts, not to mention personal grooming and cosmetic products.
Social Sciences
Sep 7, 2023
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Researchers from Yale University and University of Southern California have published a new Journal of Marketing study that synthesizes and evaluates over 50 studies conducted over four decades to determine when mental simulation ...
Economics & Business
Aug 15, 2023
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What drives a person's preference towards traditional luxury brands? Flinders University researchers have found it's all about inflating the image of the purchaser, who desires such expensive luxury brands such as Rolex and ...
Social Sciences
Aug 8, 2023
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New research from the University of British Columbia's Okanagan campus has determined that enjoying a tasting at a winery goes well beyond the sip.
Social Sciences
Jul 19, 2023
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While arts and cultural organizations across the U.S. have increasingly prioritized diversifying their customer base, many struggle to know if their efforts are moving the needle.
Economics & Business
Jul 26, 2022
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