Posts Tagged: consumer spending

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

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.,

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