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Soaring Luxury-Goods Prices Test Wealthy's Will to Pay

Sales Growth Slows as Competition Heats Up; 'Prices Have Gotten Really Crazy'

Despite expanding into new markets, the luxury-retail business has been relying on price increases to drive sales. Now, even the very wealthy are nearing the limits of what they are willing to spend.

In the past five years, the price of a Chanel quilted handbag has increased 70% to $4,900. Cartier's Trinity gold bracelet now sells for $16,300, 48% more than in 2009. And the price of Piaget's ultrathin Altiplano watch is now $19,000,...

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