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*A "Cream and Boring" Bedroom Gets a Colorful, Upcycle-Packed Makeover*

The homeowner wanted to combine color and comfort. READ MORE...
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*Luxury executive indicates trouble in paradise that could spell problems for the economy*

Richemont, the company that owns luxury brands Chloé, Cartier, Net-a-Porter, Panera and others, issued a warning to analysts that consumers are continuing to pull back on luxury spending. The warning is a peak into the future of the economy which could mean disappointing sales for the holiday season. "We will see a softening in demand across all categories, across all asset classes, whether it's housing, art, the automobile sector, because that's the goal of the reserve banks,” said Richemont Chair Johann Rupert in a Nov. 10 earnings call. “Otherwise, how do you get inflation down? So, and I suspect that interest rates will remain higher for longer than most people think." The Switzerland-based company reported in its third-quarter earnings that it bought in a total of €10.2 billion ($10.93 billion) in sales which is lower than analyst estimates of €10.34 billion ($11.08 billion). It also reported that sales in America declined by 4% at actual exchange rates compared to its third-quarter earnings in 2022. Richemont isn’t the only luxury company that’s facing disappointing sales. Kering, which owns brands such as Gucci, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Yves Saint Laurent and others reported a 9% dip in sales in its third-quarter earnings this year, which is larger than what analysts expected to be a 6% drop in sales. Related: Kim Kardashian could be Balenciaga's last ditch effort Consumers are starting to pull back on spending as high interest rates and inflation remains persistent. “Consumer spending was quite strong in the third quarter but does not appear to be growing as strongly now that we are in the fourth quarter,” said Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist at the National Retail Federation, in the NRF’s monthly economic review. Rupert’s dire outlook on the future of the economy matches how consumers are feeling about the future of their finances. A new survey from the University of Michigan reported that consumer sentiment declined for the fourth month in a row, decreasing by 5% this month. Consumers’ outlook on the state of the economy also declined by 12%, partially due to concerns about high interest rates. Expectations for long-run inflation also increased from 3% last month to 3.2% this month which is a percentage that hasn’t been seen since 2011.
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Luxury executive indicates trouble in paradise that could spell problems for the economy

Richemont, the company that owns luxury brands Chloé, Cartier, Net-a-Porter, Panera and others, issued a warning to analysts that consumers are continuing to pull back on luxury spending. The warning is a peak into the future of the economy which could mean disappointing sales for the holiday season. "We will see a softening in demand across all categories, across all asset classes, whether it's housing, art, the automobile sector, because that's the goal of the reserve banks,” said Richemont Chair Johann Rupert in a Nov. 10 earnings call. “Otherwise, how do you get inflation down? So, and I suspect that interest rates will remain higher for longer than most people think." The Switzerland-based company reported in its third-quarter earnings that it bought in a total of €10.2 billion ($10.93 billion) in sales which is lower than analyst estimates of €10.34 billion ($11.08 billion). It also reported that sales in America declined by 4% at actual exchange rates compared to its third-quarter earnings in 2022. Richemont isn’t the only luxury company that’s facing disappointing sales. Kering, which owns brands such as Gucci, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Yves Saint Laurent and others reported a 9% dip in sales in its third-quarter earnings this year, which is larger than what analysts expected to be a 6% drop in sales. Related: Kim Kardashian could be Balenciaga's last ditch effort Consumers are starting to pull back on spending as high interest rates and inflation remains persistent. “Consumer spending was quite strong in the third quarter but does not appear to be growing as strongly now that we are in the fourth quarter,” said Jack Kleinhenz, chief economist at the National Retail Federation, in the NRF’s monthly economic review. Rupert’s dire outlook on the future of the economy matches how consumers are feeling about the future of their finances. A new survey from the University of Michigan reported that consumer sentiment declined for the fourth month in a row, decreasing by 5% this month. Consumers’ outlook on the state of the economy also declined by 12%, partially due to concerns about high interest rates. Expectations for long-run inflation also increased from 3% last month to 3.2% this month which is a percentage that hasn’t been seen since 2011.
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*Macy’s Clearance Sale Includes Huge Deals on Sealy, Samsonite, and Greenpan — Get Them Before They’re Gone for Good*

Snag them before they sell out! READ MORE...
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*Not a psycho, can’t relate*

For context, the George Lucas looking dude murdered 2 locals who were protesting govt corruption. Link: https://x.com/drmistercody/status/1722813310100521184?s=46 submitted by /u/Lord_Answer_me_Why to r/clevercomebacks [link] [comments]
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*LPT Request: What purchase has had the biggest effect on improving your life?*

With Black Friday deals coming up soon I’m hoping to pick up some stuff on sale so lemme hear what’s made a big difference in your life! submitted by /u/BurnzeehxD to r/LifeProTips [link] [comments]
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LPT Request: What purchase has had the biggest effect on improving your life?

With Black Friday deals coming up soon I’m hoping to pick up some stuff on sale so lemme hear what’s made a big difference in your life! submitted by /u/BurnzeehxD to r/LifeProTips link comments
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Actress Tisha Campbell going through her father's belongings after his passing

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Firefighter demonstrates how applying moisture around an enclosure helps extinguish a fire inside

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*TIL any person who succesfuly parachutes out of a failing aircraft is eligible to join the caterpillar club. You get a certificate as well as a caterpillar shaped pin and get to join their annual gatherings. People who escaped a failing aircraft with no p*

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TIL any person who succesfuly parachutes out of a failing aircraft is eligible to join the caterpillar club. You get a certificate as well as a caterpillar shaped pin and get to join their annual gatherings. People who escaped a failing aircraft with no p

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