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Valentine's Day helps drive sales of luxury goods
It's no longer taboo to spend money lavishly if sales of high-end goods are any indicator. And that bodes well for retailers this Valentine's Day.
A resurgence in spending by the luxury consumer is expected to benefit stores that sell accessories,...Tags: Neiman Marcus, Consumers, Consumer Confidence, Gifts, Facebook
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More than 90% of consumers buy luxury as it embraces mani-pedis
Money & CompanyIpsos Mendelsohn says boundaries of luxury market are expanding. Big numbers of the population are buying, now that manicure-pedicures are considered a luxury.... -
J.C. Penney buys stake in Martha Stewart, forms 10-year retail partnership
Money & CompanyJ.C. Penney turns to Martha Stewart for help boosting lifestyle and home business... -
Remarkable Person: Corri McFadden
Seven years ago Corri McFadden, 29, received a "pass" on her senior college project: a business plan for an eBay store that would coordinate the buying and selling of used luxury items. Considering that now — at a time when luxury items are the last...Tags: Literature, eBay Inc., Arts and Culture, Mass Media, Social Media
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World's largest wheel of blue cheese, claims Metropolitan Market
Q13 FOX News reporterOn October 6, Metropolitan Market unveiled what it claimed was the world's largest wheel of blue cheese. In total, the market hosted six 100-pound wheels of "mammoth stilton" cheese – one at each of Metropolitan's six locations. The market was...Tags: Cheese, Blue Cheese, Ceremonies
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Eat Beat: Welch Rarebit
Total time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 to 6 Note: Adapted from the Whip Tavern in Coatesville, Pa. The Whip Tavern uses Smithwick's Irish Red Ale in this recipe. 2 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons flour 1/2 cup ale 2 cups heavy cream 2 tablespoons...Tags: Heavy Cream, Dining and Drinking, Bars and Clubs, Butter, Mustard
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From the desk of: God bless America from San Diego
This year the Del Mar race season is from July 20 to Sept. 7. For the past 20 years my son Steve has made it a point to be there on opening day. Since he lived in Solana Beach most of that time he would just ride his bike to the track.
He no longer lives...Tags: Dels (music group), Wrestling, Concerts, Sports, Entertainment
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Tea has its time
Great conversation while dinning on delicate cucumber sandwiches. Hot, buttery scones fresh from the oven. Zesty smooth lemon curd. And don't forget the clotted cream. There's nothing like a traditional afternoon tea.
Long associated with ladies of...Tags: Harbor, Weddings, Cranberries, White Bread, Ellicott City
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Retail roundup: Target, Liz Claiborne and JCPenney, retail sales
Money & CompanyRetail roundup. Target hires seasonal workers, JCPenney buys Liz Claiborne, September retail sales... -
In fashion, the brand plays on
Los Angeles Times Fashion CriticAny doubt that there would be life for the Alexander McQueen brand after the death of its founder should have vanished over the last two weeks. The hoopla surrounding the opening of the "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty" exhibition at the Metropolitan...Tags: New York, Human Interest, Family, Weddings, Gucci Group NV
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Shopping: New H&M capsule collections — Conscious Collection, Swedish Hasbeens and Fashion Against AIDS
Special to the Los Angeles TimesApril, it turns out, is a great time to shop H&M. The fast-fashion retailer is releasing three capsule collections this month — including chic, sun-bleached day wear; graphic-heavy streetwear; and quaint, boho-inspired shoes. The brand's annual H&M...Tags: Health, New York, Diseases and Illnesses, Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation, Macy's, Inc.
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Culinary SOS: Whip Tavern's Welsh rarebit
Dear SOS: On a recent visit to the Philadelphia area, I encountered the absolute best Welsh rarebit at a local British pub.
The Whip Tavern serves a rarebit that combines good English cheddar and Stilton cheeses with Smithwick's Irish Ale, spiced with...Tags: Los Angeles, Heavy Cream, Recipes, Wales, Bars and Clubs
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