Monthly Archives: July 2019

3 Unique Features of China’s New Retail

Coined in 2017 by the founder of China’s e-commerce giant Alibaba, Jack Ma, the concept of ‘new retail’ has proven to be revolutionary. Put simply, it’s about how the consumer’s shopping journey is no longer defined as either online or offline but is now simultaneously both. Much has been written about how shopping in China […]

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Inside a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home that’s hitting the auction block

If you’re a fan of Frank Lloyd Wright and want to live in a home connected to the nature around it, now’s your chance. Continue Reading Below The Sondern-Adler home, designed in 1939 by the world-famous architect, will hit the auction block next month. MORE FROM FOXBUSINESS.COM… SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOME SALES SEE RECORD DROP IN […]

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Trump asks: Why does Rep. Cummings get so much money sent to corrupt Baltimore?

President Trump took to Twitter Saturday morning, asking questions about how Baltimore is run, given their access to federal funds. Continue Reading Below "Why is so much money sent to the Elijah Cummings district when it is considered the worst run and most dangerous anywhere in the United States," he asked. "No human being would […]

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Stock futures trade cautiously to start a week with a Fed meeting, trade talks and jobs

There will be plenty of events to drive the markets this week. Continue Reading Below Investors are bracing for the busiest week of second-quarter earnings season, with 7 Dow members and 159 companies in the S&P 500, or almost one-third of the benchmark index, posting results. The three major U.S. equity markets are trading little […]

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Jennifer Lopez’s birthday: Fabulous & rich at 50

Iconic entertainer Jennifer Lopez is celebrating a major milestone today: It's her 50th birthday. Continue Reading Below But it’s her storybook rise from the Bronx to the bank that has her climbing the ranks of the rich and famous, dancing to No. 76 on the list of the Top 100 Richest Celebrities of 2019. Jennifer Lopez […]

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Oldest baby boomers remain in workforce at highest rate in decades

The majority of older Americans are opting not to retire – instead remaining in the workforce beyond the age of 65. Continue Reading Below New data from the Pew Research Center shows that nearly 30 percent of baby boomers between the ages of 65 and 72 were either working or looking for work in 2018 […]

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How Should Luxury Brands Represent Masculinity in China?

The recent choice of sensitive heartthrob Keanu Reeves as the new face of Saint Laurent illustrates the evolution of masculinity at a global level, and so-called ‘alpha men’ are selling less inside China. The most visible proof of changing male preferences in marketing from alpha to beta can be seen in the growing popularity of […]

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Mob Violence, Demonstrations Shut Down Luxury Sector in Hong Kong

Global luxury brands, many of which have depended on Hong Kong as a dependable market for years, have recently faced disruption and poor sales due to the city’s ongoing anti-government protests and “vigilante”-style violence. Apple and Estée Lauder are just two of the companies that have had to close early and operate under special working […]

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Heir to ‘Crocodile Hunter’ fortune getting hitched to pro wakeboarder

Steve Irwin's daughter is no longer on the market, announcing her marriage on social media Wednesday to a retired professional wakeboarder. Continue Reading Below Telling her fans she said "yes & forever" to the love of her life, Bindi Irwin explained how she fell in love with Chandler Powell 6 years ago – toasting to "a […]

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These are the best housing markets for growth and stability, study says

If you want to buy a home that’s likely to grow in value, Colorado might be the place for you, a new study has found. Continue Reading Below Boulder, the municipality near the Rocky Mountains was found to be the U.S. housing market with the most stability and growth, according to a SmartAsset study published Tuesday. […]

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