Category Archives: Consumer Insights
Expected Spending Changes by Category
From the amazing folks at eMarketer Do you think consumers are more or less stringent in their 2009 spending than they were planning to be? How about you personally? I’m working on a new budget for myself, toying with amounts
Expected Spending Changes by Category
From the amazing folks at eMarketer Do you think consumers are more or less stringent in their 2009 spending than they were planning to be? How about you personally? I’m working on a new budget for myself, toying with amounts
The New Frugality
Some great numbers I gathered from NPD, Mintel and Iconoculture on the new frugality. Consumers are following new budgeting habits The need to follow a budget more closely is increasingly a concern for all, with 60% of all respondents (and
The New Frugality
Some great numbers I gathered from NPD, Mintel and Iconoculture on the new frugality. Consumers are following new budgeting habits The need to follow a budget more closely is increasingly a concern for all, with 60% of all respondents (and
Le Jogging and Public Opinion
God bless the French, my not-so-secret soul mates. It’s nearly summertime, but the living isn’t easy — not if you’re suffering from a 401(k) meltdown. Life, in fact, is hard, and only getting harder. And when life gets tough, the
Le Jogging and Public Opinion
God bless the French, my not-so-secret soul mates. It’s nearly summertime, but the living isn’t easy — not if you’re suffering from a 401(k) meltdown. Life, in fact, is hard, and only getting harder. And when life gets tough, the
More Retail Data – and What It Says About Consumer Attitudes Today
While perusing WWD this afternoon I learned: Wal-Mart Stores Inc. continues to leave everyone else in its wake. Wal-Mart’s flat profits stood in direct contrast to the other stores reporting results Thursday, all of which saw profits declines. Nordstrom Inc.,
More Retail Data – and What It Says About Consumer Attitudes Today
While perusing WWD this afternoon I learned: Wal-Mart Stores Inc. continues to leave everyone else in its wake. Wal-Mart’s flat profits stood in direct contrast to the other stores reporting results Thursday, all of which saw profits declines. Nordstrom Inc.,
Yankelovich’s Take on American Health
The subtitle of the latest Yankelovich Monitor briefing is “Health: More than Talk Required” and I’ve been chewing on it all day. (See the extended excerpt below.) I live in New York City where restaurant chains are required by law
Yankelovich’s Take on American Health
The subtitle of the latest Yankelovich Monitor briefing is “Health: More than Talk Required” and I’ve been chewing on it all day. (See the extended excerpt below.) I live in New York City where restaurant chains are required by law
Crossing the Red State, Blue State Divide
Perhaps you read this article in the New York Times today and got a little frightened as you choked down your oatmeal. Before I put on my small-town, middle America hat and do some culture translating for you, let me
Crossing the Red State, Blue State Divide
Perhaps you read this article in the New York Times today and got a little frightened as you choked down your oatmeal. Before I put on my small-town, middle America hat and do some culture translating for you, let me
The Friend Factor
A great article today in the New York Times summarized several studies that point to the positive impact of friendships on our individual health. What I read totally meshed with what I’ve heard women respondents say over and over, “My
The Friend Factor
A great article today in the New York Times summarized several studies that point to the positive impact of friendships on our individual health. What I read totally meshed with what I’ve heard women respondents say over and over, “My
Consumer Trade-Offs
I guess Americans are doing more than escaping into the movie theater. Despite the crappy economy, music lovers are planning on soaking up some sunshine and hanging out with their favorite bands this spring/summer. Coachella attendance over the weekend was
Consumer Trade-Offs
I guess Americans are doing more than escaping into the movie theater. Despite the crappy economy, music lovers are planning on soaking up some sunshine and hanging out with their favorite bands this spring/summer. Coachella attendance over the weekend was
Keeping Tabs on the Great American Consumer Freak Out
Time Magazine’s website has a section called “Thrift Nation” and I found this quick slide show of 17 different snapshots on the current state of American consumer confidence worth the time to go through. They have done a nice job
Keeping Tabs on the Great American Consumer Freak Out
Time Magazine’s website has a section called “Thrift Nation” and I found this quick slide show of 17 different snapshots on the current state of American consumer confidence worth the time to go through. They have done a nice job
Born Curious 
Recent Comments