High end appliances move from fringe to mainstream in homes
The article traces the rise of luxury kitchen gear from Julia Child era television to 24 hour food channels and farmers markets. It notes consumers invest in stoves, refrigerators, and dishwashers while use declines for average dinners, reflecting aspirational living and bragging rights alongside rising competition among retailers and manufacturers.
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Julia Child
Jacques Pepin
Ruth Reichl
Garner
America
Washington
Kat Long
Song
Harry Balzer
NPD Group
NPD
Balzer
Dvorson’s
Viking
Dacor
Wolf
Monogram
Icon
Birkestrand
Reichl
Mark Erickson
Culinary Institute of America
Erickson
Courtney Kuhlen
Journal-World Photo Factory
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Airlines monetize basics as fares stay low in a crowded market
Airlines push charges for everyday services to lift revenue while ticket prices remain at decades-long lows. American and others test curbside bag fees and raise baggage charges, add for phone bookings and in flight snacks, head phones and entertainment options, while some carriers still offer free food and included amenities.
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Alrne
American
Seattle
Anchorage
Alaska
Skycap
Huntleigh USA Corp
Tim Smith
Smith
American Airlines
Continental Airlines
Northwest
JetBlue Airways
AirTran Airways
Gerard Arpey
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David Stempler
The
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