consumer spending
Will an Uptick in Consumer Confidence Stimulate Spending?
Recently released economic data sheds some interesting light on the state of the U.S. consumer.
Luxury’s Position in a Changing Consumer Market, and ‘Why’ It Matters
Chris Paradysz, ceo of PM Digital, discusses the impact of changing consumer behavior on luxury brands.
Footwear Spending Outpaces Apparel in February
Consumer spending, that all-important engine that drives GDP growth, rose by 3.5% in February compared to the…
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Fashion Companies Can Do More on the CSR Front
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Shopko Expands by Targeting Rural Markets With Smaller Format
Shopko sees rural markets as underserved, and has added 53 stores in 2015.
Consumer Spending, Apparel Sales Poised for Growth
Improving weather is expected to help boost sales.
After One Last Blast of Winter, Retailers Look Ahead to a Happy Easter
Although not quite the apparel-buying "eggs-travaganza" it was years ago, Easter is still a key milestone on…
The Color Disconnect: Why Runway Hues Are Not in Consumers’ Closets
Color on the runway and in fashion magazine serves to create excitement.
Cato Delivers Robust Profits on Higher Q4 Sales
The retailer also achieved an important milestone: reaching $1 billion in annual sales.
E-mail Marketing Generates Sales, but Consumers Say They’re Overloaded
A First Insight Inc. survey shows only one in four people open marketing campaign e-mails — and most find it…
Retail Apparel Prices Rise in February
Women's wear showed the most strength, with a seasonally adjusted price increase of 1.9 percent.
Presidential Election Adds Uncertainty to Consumer Spending and Stock Market
Presidential elections can impact consumer spending as shoppers become distracted by the campaign.
NRF: More Consumers Vow to Save Refund Check and Spend It Later
Nearly 50 percent of respondents expect to save their tax refunds this year.
S&P Report Shows Jobs Growth Was Mostly Low-Paying Positions
The bulk of the jobs added since 2009 were retail and service-related positions.
Consumer Spending Flat for December While Savings Rise
Further evidence of a cautious consumer-spending environment was found in the U.S. Department of Commerce's…