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• You Can Buy a Trump Hotel Condo With Bitcoins Thursday, 2 May 2013 | 3:24 PM ET

  

  Congratulations rich people, there's now a luxury marketplace where you can spend your bitcoins.

• Ralph Lauren Pays to Settle Bribe Charges in Argentina Monday, 22 Apr 2013 | 10:56 AM ET

  

  Ralph Lauren will pay more than $1.6 million to settle a criminal and civil investigation into allegations that one of its subsidiaries bribed government officials in Argentina.

• Hermes Profit Beats on Ready-to-Wear Fashion Monday, 22 Apr 2013 | 4:01 AM ET

  

  French luxury goods maker Hermes posted first-quarter sales ahead of forecasts, driven by strong demand for its silks, accessories and ready-to-wear.

• Are You Cut Out for 'Superyacht' Lifestyle?  Thursday, 18 Apr 2013 | 7:45 PM ET

  

  As the Singapore Yacht Show kicks off, get a glimpse of life on board these million dollar vessels.

• Thatcher Handbag Sales Soar Thursday, 18 Apr 2013 | 11:06 AM ET

  

  While Britain paid its respects to former PM Margaret Thatcher, the market is still feeling the force of her economic impact.

• Furs Fly as Chinese Drive Boom in US Mink Farming Monday, 15 Apr 2013 | 2:24 AM ET

  

  American mink farmers are now in a different sort of quandary: scrambling to keep up with China's demand for all things fur.

• Time IS Money: The Million Dollar Watch  Friday, 12 Apr 2013 | 11:58 AM ET

  

  It's a watch worth a million dollars and has some "bling" that's out of this world as well, reports CNBC's Robert Frank.

• Online Retailer Makes Big Bet on Bricks & Mortar  Wednesday, 10 Apr 2013 | 11:50 AM ET

  

  Warby Parker continues its quest to transform the $22 billion U.S. optical industry, reports CNBC's Carl Quintanilla.

• JC Penney's Big Bet on Jewelry  Thursday, 4 Apr 2013 | 11:40 AM ET

  

  The retailer is teaming up with jewelry designers. Kara Ross, jewelry designer, discusses what shoppers can expect to see at the Bijoux Bar.

• Will You Marry Me? Start-Up Offers Fistful of Diamonds Tuesday, 2 Apr 2013 | 9:05 AM ET

  

  Ocappi, an online diamond company launching Wednesday, aims to equip men with multiple rings to choose from. Each ring will require a $75 deposit and must be returned within five days.

• Business Booms At Belkin  Monday, 25 Mar 2013 | 2:48 PM ET

  

  Consumers are buying more phone and tablet accessories online. Chet Pipkin, Belkin CEO, discusses how this could impact his business.

• Nike Scores Big – Without Assist From China Friday, 22 Mar 2013 | 2:16 PM ET

  

  Now investors often treat Nike as a proxy for China growth. So are these numbers telling us that the China story isn't as bad as everyone seems to think?

• Tiffany's Earnings Sparkle  Friday, 22 Mar 2013 | 10:16 AM ET

  

  Brian Nagel, Oppenheimer & Co. analyst has the trade on the luxury retailer, after reporting a better-than-expected fourth quarter profits.

• Tiffany Expects Strong Asia Sales; Earnings Shine Friday, 22 Mar 2013 | 8:29 AM ET

  

  Tiffany said that worldwide sales would rise 6 percent to 8 percent this fiscal year, with growth in all regions, and the upscale jeweler reported a slightly higher profit for the holiday quarter.

• Smartwatch Wars: Samsung & Apple  Tuesday, 19 Mar 2013 | 4:36 PM ET

  

  Samsung says it's developing a so-called "smartwatch." Can the company pull it off? Ben Bajarin, Creative Strategies and Roger Kay, Endpoint Technologies Associates, weigh in.

• Movie Memorabilia That Cleaned Up at Auctions Tuesday, 19 Mar 2013 | 4:29 PM ET

  

  From "Saturday Night Fever" to "Star Wars," here is some movie memorabilia that cleaned up at auction.

• Smartwatch War Brewing?  Tuesday, 19 Mar 2013 | 2:55 PM ET

  

  Samsung is reportedly getting into the smartwatch game. Discussing the potential "smartwatch war" and how watch brands might be impacted, with Todd Haselton, TechnoBuffalo mobile senior editor.

• Talk of Coach Sale Sparks Stock Rally Wednesday, 27 Feb 2013 | 10:25 AM ET

  

  Following an unconfirmed report that upscale retailer Coach is exploring a sale of itself, the company's shares rose in early trade.

• Wealthy Chinese Shift Their Luxury Buying Overseas Monday, 25 Feb 2013 | 11:10 AM ET

  

  Wealthy Chinese are buying more luxury goods — just not at home. Here's where they're spending their money.

• Scenes From the Inaugural Lingerie Fashion Week Sunday, 24 Feb 2013 | 4:23 PM ET

  

  Showcasing the latest in the big business of skimpy, several designers hit the runway during the inaugural Lingerie Fashion Week.