18+ hour, 56+ min ago (26+ words) The Greatest News Site On The Internet. Home of CFP Nation. Titanic watch smashes auction record. Posted by Kane on November 24, 2025 2:34 pm...

23+ hour ago (333+ words) (Reuters) -Williams-Sonoma sued Quince , a retailer sometimes known as a "dupe" company, accusing it of misleading consumers by selling similar-looking but inferior products and selling them for less. According to a complaint filed on Friday night, Quince engages in false advertising by depicting specific beds, cookware, duvet covers, rugs and other products that Williams-Sonoma never sold, while assuring customers that its products are "Like Williams-Sonoma, but half the price" or "Pottery Barn quality for half the price." Williams-Sonoma also objected to "Beyond Compare" charts that show how much a customer "saves" by purchasing Quince products. It said Quince responded to a request to change its ads by calling Williams-Sonoma's claims frivolous and saying "Quince would welcome a public skirmish." "By brand-washing its ads, Quince creates the false impression that consumers will receive comparable quality and design, when in reality they…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago (1062+ words) If you (er, your giftees) like little extravagances or fancy versions of everyday items, this might be the gift guide for you. If you (er, your giftees) like little extravagances, fancy versions of everyday items, or simply good presentation, without dropping money on total dust collectors, this might be the gift guide for you. For the couple in your life spending their first Christmas as husband and wife, memorialize their wedding stationery by engraving their invitation text onto a serving or catchall tray. This pewter one from Croghan's won't tarnish like silver, but you could also peruse local thrift stores for donated silver platters and take one to a local engraving shop. I ran across this retro airplane-shaped cocktail shaker by Godinger months ago and immediately bookmarked it to include here. You can find it from a variety of retailers,…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago (890+ words) By Alessandro Parodi, Helen Reid and Mimosa Spencer PARIS (Reuters) -Shein's move into the flagship BHV in Paris has added political heat to the troubles of department stores, which are facing an existential threat from shoppers' shift to online retailers offering ultra-fast fashion. The Chinese budget retailer opened its first bricks-and-mortar shop in the BHV department store'on the Rue de Rivoli in central Paris earlier this month, triggering an outcry from lawmakers and other retailers, who say Shein's low-cost business model has hurt French shopping streets. For BHV, renowned for its wide range of goods, the move was an attempt to attract younger shoppers, who have become big fans of online platforms like Shein for everything from cosmetics to fashion. The growth of online has added to the troubles of department stores around the world, many of which are still…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago (407+ words) A gold pocket watch once owned by an elderly couple who drowned on the RMS Titanic has sold for an astonishing 1.78 million pounds " the equivalent of $2.3 million " setting a new record for memorabilia salvaged following the sinking of the ill-fated luxury liner. Auctioneers said it surpassed the previous record of 1.56 million pounds set last year for a gold watch presented to the captain of the ship that rescued more than 700 survivors, according to the Daily Mail. The 18-carat Jules Jurgensen engraved watch was owned by first-class passenger Isidor Straus, whose tragic story with his wife, Ida, became one of the defining legends of the 1912 catastrophe, which killed 1,500 people. The couple were portrayed in James Cameron's 1997 blockbuster film Titanic as the couple cradling each other as the Titanic goes down. Responders recovered the watch from the body of Isidor Straus along…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago (511+ words) We've been through enough Black Fridays to know that deal season isn't for the faint of heart. We've also learned that the biggest threat to your wallet isn't inflation; it's FOMO. Social feeds flood with "limited-time" offers, and suddenly you're justifying a 12-piece air fryer set you'll use twice. The truth? Not every flashy deal deserves your money. Smart shopping is about knowing when to say no, and we're here to give you permission to close that tab " guilt-free. Why to buy: The Beats Studio Pro Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Canceling Headphones is the pair of headphones I consistently recommend around Black Friday because they're usually they're best price ever (spoiler alert: they are) and are beloved by our commerce streaming reporter, Angela Tricarico, who's an avid tester of headphones. Why to buy: If you're in need of a budget-friendly coffee maker…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago (814+ words) Roxanne Robinson is an award-winning American journalist covering luxury and fashion industries with over 25 years of experience between New York and Paris. With over 18 years of experience at the fashion and retail trade "bible" WWD, aka Women's Wear Daily, her beat was sportswear and then accessories and fine jewelry for 14 years. Her career witnessed the shift from traditional print media to the evolution of digital. This role gave her an expert knowledge of luxury products from the design, wholesale, and retail markets perspective as well as the marketing that supports them. Her position allowed for direct access to the creatives and businesspeople who create luxury from inception to POS with the consumer. She launched Roxstarr Content, Inc. in 2017 and began contributing to Forbes.com in 2020 with stories of brands and CEOs such as Dior, pivoting during the pandemic. Dior's New…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago (116+ words) According to 12 French Fashion Federations, Shein has operated for years outside the rules that French companies must follow, citing multiple violations. According to 12 French Fashion Federations, Shein has operated for years outside the rules that French companies must follow, citing misleading advertising, unsafe or non-compliant products, data-protection violations, and repeated sanctions already totaling "190 million. The arrival of Shein inside the BHV store in Paris has further fuelled tensions, with several luxury and fashion brands announcing they will leave rather than be associated with the platform. Industry leaders argue that Shein's ultra-low-cost model has created a structural imbalance, undermining employment, weakening supply chains, and degrading environmental and safety standards....

4+ day, 23+ hour ago (1139+ words) Ladies, gentlemen, children, and even your furry friends, the day you've been waiting for is finally here: the Nordstrom Black Friday Sale 2025! Today is your chance to snag incredible deals on Dyson Airwraps, Longchamp and Coach handbags, UGG, and so much more. I get asked all the time about my favorite deals and if they're actually worth it. Well, today is the day I tell my family and friends to shop. Who knows, maybe luxury brands like Versace will join the frenzy, because today is the day " brands that don't do sales are doing sales. If you're dreaming of high-end fashion or stockpiling basics because the job market looks bleak, I see you, and I'm here to help. And with the holidays on our doorstep, it's also a nice day to remember your loved ones and their stockings that need…...

5+ day, 15+ min ago (474+ words) Thursday, 20 November 2025 09:15 AM EST The global luxury goods industry is likely to sell 3% to 5% more next year after stagnating in 2025, but years of aggressive price increases have alienated customers, threatening long-term growth, Bain & Company warned'Thursday. Bain said next year's growth will be driven by continued momentum in the United States, resilient local demand in Europe and Japan, and progressively improving trends in China. The consultancy, however, said persistent price hikes have pushed high-end fashion brands out of reach for aspirational buyers while leaving even ultra-wealthy clients feeling "betrayed" - a strong reversal of the "elevation" strategy that dominated the industry in recent years. "You cannot target only the top customers. Because they are also starting to really be upset and to feel betrayed in this industry," said Bain partner Federica Levato, citing price hikes at odds with a perceived lack of…...