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In the same way that they buy Snickers and Skittles, shoppers in Los Angeles can just as easily buy a new set of skivvies.

Today's shoppers appear to be more deal-focused than ever, which poses an interesting conundrum for luxury retail brands, for whom discounting has always carried a stigma.

At a time when business cards seem less relevant than ever, one company is peddling business cards that cost an average of $1,500 a piece.

Virgin Galactic has managed to sell more than 470 tickets to space – each with a $20,000 minimum deposit – without setting any sort of launch date.

Designing fish tanks is a sink or swim business. No one knows that better than Martin Schapira, the 29-year-old cofounder of Okeanos Aquascaping, a high-end aquarium and pond design firm based in New York City.

Luxury brands have fared well during the recession because consumers have grown increasingly drawn to authenticity – and for companies in the luxury arena, authenticity is in their DNA.

Luxury brands have fared well during the recession because consumers have grown increasingly drawn to authenticity – and for companies in the luxury arena, authenticity is in their DNA.

Knockoff footwear, handbags and other items have always been a thorn in designers’ sides – especially in the online marketplace, where the problem only seems to be getting worse.

With an estimated value of more than $30 million, Elizabeth Taylors 269-lot collection could prove to be the most lucrative private jewelry sale in auction house Christies history.

While jazzing up in-flight products may seem like a small move, its one that American Airlines hopes will elevate the customer experience and ultimately sharpen its competitive edge.

Hotel chains are bolstering their presence in China and adding new Chinese-centric services at locations around the globe to appeal to a rapidly expanding population of Chinese travelers.

Malaysia Airlines is taking a lot of heat for prohibiting children under the age of two from flying first class, but the move could end up helping business.

Cities and towns are important accounts for fireworks companies, but in some ways, their importance may be more symbolic than financial.

In the case of a broken-off wedding, the legal rules for determining who gets to keep the engagement ring vary from state to state.

Looking like a high roller has never been easier. Check out five companies that are making the luxury lifestyle more accessible to the general public.

Consumers may be embracing organic food now more than ever, but concerns about cost and regulation still abound.

“Invest in a good suit.”

Maurice-Richard Hennessy, an eighth generation descendant of the founder of the Hennessy cognac distillery, discusses the brand's success.

Christian Louboutin produces some of the most coveted and expensive shoes on the planet, and enthusiasm for his creations doesn’t seem to be wearing out anytime soon.

Inflation has a way of making your everyday purchases look like little luxuries. Here’s a look at how the price tags on these items have changed over the last three decades.