Consumer Spending - Business Exchange Most Active Articles 2009-11-24T12:13:09.570-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:consumer-spending Rebecca Nix rnix621 Whole Foods Market - Not Every Sale is a Bargain urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15242573739371013092-d43647a6eb570672246abe7cba3e68a2 2009-11-24T10:09:09.179-05:00 Black Friday is coming – that dreaded day when consumers look for bargains, and retailers stay open from dawn (or pre-dawn) to dusk in a day that could make or break sales goals for the entire year. Investors are shopping for bargains as well, and... Black Friday is coming – that dreaded day when consumers look for bargains, and retailers stay open from dawn (or pre-dawn) to dusk in a day that could make or break sales goals for the entire year. Investors are shopping for bargains as well, and... zachstocks.com http://zachstocks.com/2009/11/whole-foods-market-not-every-sale-is-a-bargain/ Zachary Scheidt zscheidt765 0 0 0 0 Shopping tips and considerations urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15944460626096026649-43dbea710f5567006c78b33b63314e11 2009-11-24T02:36:21.428-05:00 Be a wise shopper by reading these tips before you set out to buy gifts. Be a wise shopper by reading these tips before you set out to buy gifts. examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-702-Home-and-Living-Examiner~y2009m11d24-Holiday-shopping-tips-and-considerations Andrea Campbell acampbell792 1 0 0 1 Macy’s, Kohl’s Gain by Promoting Housewares for Frugal Holidays urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8296440038450365389-e68440eb54a16813994cdedeb67d0228 2009-11-23T09:32:43.246-05:00 Nov. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Blenders and sweaters may rise in popularity this holiday season as consumers seek to replenish kitchens and wardrobes rather than spend money on luxury gifts. Macy’s Inc. is promoting oven mitts that are meant to be used as... Nov. 23 (Bloomberg) -- Blenders and sweaters may rise in popularity this holiday season as consumers seek to replenish kitchens and wardrobes rather than spend money on luxury gifts. Macy’s Inc. is promoting oven mitts that are meant to be used as... bloomberg.com http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601093&sid=a.5RnYK11N34 Charles Dubow cdubow602 4 4 0 0 Swiss watch Oct exports see slight pick-up urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6655771422175869222-8560c670f81dcc821324096208f66269 2009-11-19T18:21:14.658-05:00 Demand for Swiss watches picked up slightly in October from the previous month as the pace of decline in exports slowed, pointing to a sluggish recovery reliant on sustained demand from Asia. Demand for Swiss watches picked up slightly in October from the previous month as the pace of decline in exports slowed, pointing to a sluggish recovery reliant on sustained demand from Asia. Reuters http://www.reuters.com/article/rbssConsumerGoodsAndRetailNews/idUSLI12997220091119 Charles Dubow cdubow602 3 3 0 0 3 Credit Card Fees that are new and dangerous urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2156739804656391585-3e77b748db8c10d77e7e100c59bbcced 2009-10-30T10:35:28.746-04:00 The Credit Card industry is creating a few new fees to take more of our money! The Credit Card industry is creating a few new fees to take more of our money! christianpf.com http://www.christianpf.com/new-credit-card-fees/ Bob Lotich blotich640 152 151 0 1 Consumers Plan More Online Spending But Wait While Watching Deals urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1358456280658565481-eefcac3d832327f33609a9ee870af5b6 2009-11-04T11:59:03.518-05:00 Consumers anticipate they will spend 18% less in Q4 than 2008, but its still 24% more than last quarter, according to the eBillme Online Spending Index. (agency client) Consumers anticipate they will spend 18% less in Q4 than 2008, but its still 24% more than last quarter, according to the eBillme Online Spending Index. (agency client) industry.bnet.com http://industry.bnet.com/retail/10004770/consumers-plan-more-online-spending-but-wait-while-watching-deals/ Kristy (Lash) DelMuto klashdelmuto405 82 80 1 1 Cartier goes a touch less exclusive for Christmas urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13986292388005387432-782770d1f50704a59f6f64f8d1764dd7 2009-11-17T11:11:21.009-05:00 Cartier, maker of fine jewelry and watches for the wealthy, has expanded its range of more affordable products ahead of Christmas, meaning more than just a select few may find its red boxes in their stockings this year. Cartier, maker of fine jewelry and watches for the wealthy, has expanded its range of more affordable products ahead of Christmas, meaning more than just a select few may find its red boxes in their stockings this year. Reuters http://www.reuters.com/article/ousivMolt/idUSTRE5AG3ST20091117 Charles Dubow cdubow602 2 2 0 0 Vitamin Shoppe Adds to Successful IPO urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1978604337892957387-bc468f167f03dd190d855c746732715b 2009-11-11T10:45:02.354-05:00 Vitamin Shoppe Inc. (VSI) has successfully priced its IPO transaction. Investors are sending the stock higher as confidence mounts. Trading opportunities will be attractive on any pullback. Vitamin Shoppe Inc. (VSI) has successfully priced its IPO transaction. Investors are sending the stock higher as confidence mounts. Trading opportunities will be attractive on any pullback. zachstocks.com http://zachstocks.com/2009/11/vitamin-shoppe-adds-to-successful-ipo/ Zachary Scheidt zscheidt765 6 6 0 0 Loans to Congress - The Untold Debt Story urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16444559699141456739-5bc4b38194ba4c64390d3c482aeaaa2a 2009-11-10T10:12:40.316-05:00 Treasury Securities or "Loans to Congress" have significantly more risk than many realize. Some considerations to review before investing in Treasury Bonds Treasury Securities or "Loans to Congress" have significantly more risk than many realize. Some considerations to review before investing in Treasury Bonds zachstocks.com http://zachstocks.com/2009/11/loans-to-congress-the-untold-debt-story/ Zachary Scheidt zscheidt765 1 1 0 0 Full Recovery in Luxury-Goods Sales Unlikely Before 2011 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5399982244628842591-c12eb39c3ca212f79483817ceb158893 2009-10-19T09:05:50.205-04:00 Sales of luxury goods, everything from apparel, to jewelry and leather goods, are likely to fall globally by 8% this year, to about $227 billion, according to a revised estimate. Sales of luxury goods, everything from apparel, to jewelry and leather goods, are likely to fall globally by 8% this year, to about $227 billion, according to a revised estimate. online.wsj.com http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703816204574482870401187420.html?mod=rss_whats_news_us Charles Dubow cdubow602 22 21 1 0 The Hard Sell urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9517119129059919203-2346a7c06c6806db990a29f1bf9f8601 2009-10-16T11:37:31.075-04:00 U.S. consumers at nearly every income level and spending stratum have pulled back over the past year, trading down from department stores to discounters or delaying purchases altogether. According to one poll, 60% of Americans say they're wearing... U.S. consumers at nearly every income level and spending stratum have pulled back over the past year, trading down from department stores to discounters or delaying purchases altogether. According to one poll, 60% of Americans say they're wearing... BusinessWeek http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/09_43/b4152042033401.htm Charles Dubow cdubow602 26 25 1 0 For the Downturn, Gucci Downplays the Logos urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7267098870809702667-bcde62fdec657495ccd3ca69ac4e29ea 2009-10-16T11:50:25.825-04:00 - How do you sell luxury in a recession? If you're Gucci, you try to convince customers a handbag isn't just an accessory but an investment. The purse getting top billing in Gucci boutiques this season is the New Jackie, based on a style carried by... - How do you sell luxury in a recession? If you're Gucci, you try to convince customers a handbag isn't just an accessory but an investment. The purse getting top billing in Gucci boutiques this season is the New Jackie, based on a style carried by... BusinessWeek http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/09_43/b4152046038174.htm Charles Dubow cdubow602 36 35 0 1 Blue Nile Reports Growth urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8388680964861979861-d61cd045c05da052dcdc26fc02d616e8 2009-11-06T10:31:28.707-05:00 Blue Nile Inc. (NILE) reported earnings growth in the third quarter. The company is growing market share but the stock is simply overpriced. Watch for a 50% drop in the coming months. Blue Nile Inc. (NILE) reported earnings growth in the third quarter. The company is growing market share but the stock is simply overpriced. Watch for a 50% drop in the coming months. zachstocks.com http://zachstocks.com/2009/11/blue-nile-reports-growth/ Zachary Scheidt zscheidt765 2 2 0 0 Polo Ralph Lauren 2Q Net Rises 10.2% On Tax Rate; Sales Down urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7058029622782784162-4cbcbe0ec4b32d4605c45295d8ee0dfe 2009-11-04T09:50:43.857-05:00 Polo Ralph Lauren Corp.'s (RL) fiscal second-quarter profit rose a bigger-than-expected 10% as the company capitalized on a lower tax rate. But revenue declined. Polo Ralph Lauren Corp.'s (RL) fiscal second-quarter profit rose a bigger-than-expected 10% as the company capitalized on a lower tax rate. But revenue declined. online.wsj.com http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20091103-707522.html Charles Dubow cdubow602 3 3 0 0 How Consumers Shop Differently Today - Time urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8477425303044430162-2396f744be99c55ec5ebfaa5c2d38430 2009-02-23T12:40:59.403-05:00 The American shopper is dazed and confused. What do I really want, versus what do I really need? Sure, I can afford the plasma television now, but should I save that $2,000, in case I get laid off tomorrow? Can I really tell my snobby friends that I... The American shopper is dazed and confused. What do I really want, versus what do I really need? Sure, I can afford the plasma television now, but should I save that $2,000, in case I get laid off tomorrow? Can I really tell my snobby friends that I... time.com http://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1881098,00.html Jacek Slominski jslominski382 224 223 1 0 First families of luxury brands urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:230605920009373571-65af8ff580bc295ed9bd40f70111967a 2009-10-23T09:58:35.162-04:00 Families like Piaget, who gave birth to the eponymous luxury watch brand, are inextricably linked with their brands — even after they lands up on the laps of other families. Perhaps that explains Piaget CEO Philippe Léopold-Metzger’s proximity to Yves Piaget whom he adores and is keen to bring back to the Piaget fold. Families like Piaget, who gave birth to the eponymous luxury watch brand, are inextricably linked with their brands — even after they lands up on the laps of other families. Perhaps that explains Piaget CEO Philippe Léopold-Metzger’s proximity to Yves Piaget whom he adores and is keen to bring back to the Piaget fold. economictimes.indiatimes.com http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/features/corporate-dossier/First-families-of-luxury-brands/articleshow/5151297.cms Charles Dubow cdubow602 14 14 0 0 Advertising - More Ads for Basic Brands as Shoppers Spend Less urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14638960178060306374-cbd827636c99f99dbce8e0481c47d157 2009-10-07T10:53:44.679-04:00 Readers of this week’s People magazine could be excused for believing they were leafing through a Look magazine from 1959. Of the 44 full-page ads in the issue, half are for brands like Campbell’s, Jell-O, Kraft cheese, Lipton tea and Post cereal. Familiar packaged foods that were once dismissed as dowdy or out of date are regaining their puissance as Americans spend less and eat at home more. Readers of this week’s People magazine could be excused for believing they were leafing through a Look magazine from 1959. Of the 44 full-page ads in the issue, half are for brands like Campbell’s, Jell-O, Kraft cheese, Lipton tea and Post cereal. Familiar packaged foods that were once dismissed as dowdy or out of date are regaining their puissance as Americans spend less and eat at home more. New York Times http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/07/business/media/07adco.html?_r=1&ref=business Steve Hans shans652 7 6 1 0 U.S. Michigan Sentiment Index Decreased to 69.4 (Update1) urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11415135023465032054-164aa8d803f2c4edc4dc2c7dab6436f8 2009-10-16T11:30:13.699-04:00 Confidence among U.S. consumers fell more than forecast in October, a reminder that households remain nervous about the strength of the emerging economic recovery. The Reuters/University of Michigan preliminary index of... Confidence among U.S. consumers fell more than forecast in October, a reminder that households remain nervous about the strength of the emerging economic recovery. The Reuters/University of Michigan preliminary index of... bloomberg.com http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aj80mWbaVix0 Charles Dubow cdubow602 5 5 0 0 Some ultra-rich unload jets and yachts urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13882406689891388466-2f01773181e9febe01ab8e96e5f4ce65 2009-10-08T22:55:03.307-04:00 Thought the ultra-rich were immune to the market meltdown and ensuing recession? Think again. It turns out that a little more than a year after the collapse of Lehman Brothers, they have been tightening their belts too, their... Thought the ultra-rich were immune to the market meltdown and ensuing recession? Think again. It turns out that a little more than a year after the collapse of Lehman Brothers, they have been tightening their belts too, their... Reuters http://www.reuters.com/article/GlobalWealthManagement09/idUSTRE5966A220091007 Suzanne Woolley swoolley541 4 3 0 1 The Participation Economy - Part 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4969903495585362755-ccff189b0f0f72836cd47100adf8fe40 2009-10-18T09:29:57.539-04:00 T-Mobile - 'Life's for Sharing' Dance campaign by Kevin Roberts I was recently contacted by a journalist to talk about the Attraction Economy. What bad timing. I've moved on. From our experience with the T-Mobile "Life's for Sharing" campaign, a new... T-Mobile - 'Life's for Sharing' Dance campaign by Kevin Roberts I was recently contacted by a journalist to talk about the Attraction Economy. What bad timing. I've moved on. From our experience with the T-Mobile "Life's for Sharing" campaign, a new... Blogging Innovation http://www.business-strategy-innovation.com/2009/10/participation-economy-part-1.html Braden Kelley bkelley034 3 3 0 0 Consumer spending up, but incomes sag on job cuts urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12905740370345879255-fddada03e854ab56eef102717c797023 2009-03-28T05:48:54.730-04:00 Washington After half a year of declines, consumer spending edged up for a second consecutive month in February even though incomes sagged under the weight of further job losses. The spending increases were seen as a hopeful sign Washington After half a year of declines, consumer spending edged up for a second consecutive month in February even though incomes sagged under the weight of further job losses. The spending increases were seen as a hopeful sign Los Angeles Times http://c.moreover.com/click/here.pl?r1891830834&f=9791 57 56 1 0 How The Average U.S. Consumer Spends Their Paycheck urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:9413864300160837365-e81362e4d59a3d7c0cc599878fde5795 2009-07-20T15:37:35.629-04:00 How The Average U.S. Consumer Spends Their Paycheck How The Average U.S. Consumer Spends Their Paycheck Delicious popular http://www.visualeconomics.com/how-the-average-us-consumer-spends-their-paycheck/ Lauren Young lyoung404 41 38 0 3 High-End Fashion’s Moment of Truth urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7339339558602734432-4038577f44302a889f5b00de864ee7bb 2009-09-15T15:34:30.976-04:00 Designer fashion — the creative wellspring of the American apparel industry, the engine of style magazines, the stuff of plain old dreams — is experiencing a serious case of the blues. Designer fashion — the creative wellspring of the American apparel industry, the engine of style magazines, the stuff of plain old dreams — is experiencing a serious case of the blues. New York Times http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/11/style/11fashion.html?ref=your-money Karyn McCormack kmccormack660 6 6 0 0 China's household spending to rise urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10096771510520531551-dfb2dcc9a8a2b97e33c52942a3e3a064 2009-09-26T13:25:40.238-04:00 China's household spending to rise: MasterCardHONG KONG -- Household spending in China will rise as the government spends 4 trillion yuan (US$586 billion) to stimulate the economy,... China's household spending to rise: MasterCardHONG KONG -- Household spending in China will rise as the government spends 4 trillion yuan (US$586 billion) to stimulate the economy,... twurl.nl http://twurl.nl/br5yhg Ray Kwong rkwong113 3 3 0 0 Consumers Make Necessary Lifestyle Changes to Stay Afloat urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15772568446324316044-5a3dc723aaea5aac197165875bb00d67 2009-08-06T16:16:35.216-04:00 National Foundation for Credit Counseling’s (NFCC) Web site (www.DebtAdvice.org) includes a Financial Literacy Opinion Index which allows users to weigh in on a different financial topic each month. Thousands of consumers have responded, providing a glimpse into how Americans are handling the current economic conditions as it relates to their personal finances National Foundation for Credit Counseling’s (NFCC) Web site (www.DebtAdvice.org) includes a Financial Literacy Opinion Index which allows users to weigh in on a different financial topic each month. Thousands of consumers have responded, providing a glimpse into how Americans are handling the current economic conditions as it relates to their personal finances debtadvice.org http://www.debtadvice.org/NewsRoom/files/FinancialLiteracySurveyReleaseFinal2.pdf Lauren Young lyoung404 12 10 0 2