consumer spending
Analysis Shows Consumer Spending Slowdown During Presidential Elections
Data marketing firm Epsilon compiled the analysis, which showed a clear decline in spending.
Think Tank: Why Authenticity Matters for Female Shoppers
Pau Sabria, founder and ceo of Olapic, discusses how authenticity is impacting the fashion apparel industry.
Consumer Spending, While Slowed, Seen Boosting GDP
Economic growth for the first quarter is looking rather lackluster with economists and analysts noting a…
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Savings Expert Urges Consumers to Be Smarter Spenders
Jeanette Pavini has developed "simple tactics" that can be used by anyone to help curb debt and save money.
Survey: Teen Spending Down, but Fashion Buys Rise for Wealthy Kids
The survey also revealed a rising popularity of denim and household penetration of Amazon Prime of 51 percent.
Direct-to-Consumer, International Sales Buoy Levi Strauss & Co. 1Q Results
Lower losses related to the impact of foreign exchange translations also bolstered results.
As Weather Patterns Impact Retail Sales, Overall Traffic Down in March
Mild temperatures in certain parts of the U.S. helped boost sales at mass and department stores.
Cuba’s Evolution Into U.S. Tourism Hot Spot, Fashion Apparel Hub to Take Time
Following President Obama's trip to Cuba last month, there's been renewed business interest in this country.
‘Experience Design’ and How It Gets Shoppers in the Mood to Spend
Mood Media's Jaime Bettencourt discusses enhancing "the customer experience through interactive mobile…
Study Shows Millennials Expect Online Experience Inside the Store
The poll also explored the differences between Millennials and Baby Boomers in regard to shopping preferences.
Suppliers Say Retail Sales Will Continue to Stimulate Economy
Consumer spending, which typically drives around two-thirds of economic activity, rose by only 3.5% in…
PayPal Exec on Consumers’ Financial Health, Making Credit a ‘Democratized Process’
Kathleen Pierce-Gilmore is vice president and general manager of credit for the Americas at PayPal.
Study: Teen’s Shift From Juniors to Plus Sizes as Petite and Tall Also Rise
The NPD Group Inc. study revealed opportunities in the teen-plus segment.
Industry Suppliers See Retail Sales Outpacing GDP Growth
Moreover, reorders for spring and summer goods are up, the CBC report noted.
Retailers Slow to Adopt EMV Terminal Upgrade
It's been six months since the October 1 deadline requiring U.S. retailers to upgrade terminals to accept…