consumer trends

Birmingham Business Kicks Off Strong In 2011

Last year brought signs of hope as Birmingham enjoyed a year of solid business growth for retailers and new business activity. Existing businesses reported sales gains in 2010, many reporting 10 percent or higher. Retail... more »

Savvy Shopper: Bargains, Unique Items At Tin Roof

Take a peek inside the Tin Roof and you'll find items such as an antique Bavarian sleigh table and a caribou trophy head."It is the thrill of the hunt," said store manager Brooke Harwood. "People... more »

Legislators, Retailers Like Sales Tax Holiday

Touting a study showing that sales tax holidays on some items lead to increased revenues for the state, retailers urged legislators Thursday to install another such holiday ahead of the 2011-2012 school year.Rick McAllister, president... more »

Crowds Fill Summit For Consumer Expo

It seemed like strolling along a busy main street adorned with gift shops, art galleries, travel agents, insurance offices, charitable agencies, banks and lodging accommodations.Yet, it all took place in one large room inside Canton's... more »

Chamber Looking For Best New Small Business

CEO Business Centers and the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce are looking for the county's best new small business, and they're offering a reward.As part of their Amazing Entrepreneur competition, business plans can be submitted from... more »

Calgary Retail Sales Forecast To Soar

Retail sales in the Calgary region are forecast to balloon by $7.2 billion to $28.678 billion a year in 2015, far outpacing the annual rate of growth at the national average.Seeing a 9.1 per cent... more »

Top Result For Ambiente Almost Ten Percent More Visitors

The world's biggest trade fair for the consumer-goods sector closed its doors on Tuesday, 15 February 2011, after having welcomed more than 144,000 trade visitors, an increase of almost ten percent over the previous edition... more »

Big Retailers Report Robust Quarterly Profits

Fiscal fourth-quarter profit soared at many of the nation's largest retailers, although sales results were mixed.Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Macy's Inc. and Home Depot Inc. reported financial results on Tuesday that underscored the retailers' improvement at... more »