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New study shows global luxury shoppers are spurning high-end brands over steep price hikes

Italy_Global_Luxury_14639MILAN (AP) — Global sales of personal luxury goods are forecast to contract for the second straight year, as well-heeled shoppers rebel against extravagant price hikes on ho-hum offerings and global turmoil shakes confidence, according to a new study by the Bain & Co. consultancy released on Thursday.