consumer trends

Retail sales are up on March 2009

The CBI Distributive Trade Survey has found that retail sales grew for the second month running, with further growth expected throughout the Easter trading period.39 per cent of retailers said sales volumes in March were... more »

NRF Sees Good Easter for Shoppers and Retailers

For consumers eager to say goodbye to winter, Easter couldn't come at a better time this year.According to the 2010 Easter Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, conducted by BIGresearch for the National Retail Federation (NRF),... more »

National Gift and Home Indices Confirm Industry Sales Recovering

Lakewood, CO -- Brandwise, an application service provider well known in the industry for its software solutions, and the Gift & Home Trade Association (GHTA), the industry's leading trade association, have announced the release of... more »

NRF: Easter a warm welcome for shoppers, retailers

Traditionally seen as the kickoff to spring, Easter couldn't come at a better time this year for Americans eager to say goodbye to winter. According to NRF's 2010 Easter Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, conducted... more »

Retail Pricing Power Seems to Be on Mend

After a 2009 marked by heavy discounting and inventory liquidation, some retailers are starting to get their swagger—and pricing power—back.On Friday, the Commerce Department is expected to say retail sales dipped slightly in February after... more »

For some businesses, SXSW is ‘really like a second Christmas’

In 2009 alone, internationally renowned two-week music, film and interactive festival South by Southwest injected approximately $99 million into the local economy, directly and indirectly, according to a study released by Greyhill Advisors, the consulting... more »

Outside Investors May Drive Area Retail Sales

Atlanta - The local retail sector presents opportunities for investors, especially those from outside Georgia and, for that matter, the US. Continued declines in job and population growth, along with weak consumer sentiment, will likely... more »

US Web retail sales to reach $249 bln by ’14-study

San Francisco - Online retail sales in the United States could reach $248.7 billion by 2014, growing 60 percent from 2009, according to a study released on Monday.Driven by a 10 percent compound annual growth... more »