consumer trends

Pessimistic Consumers Seek Value in Holiday Shopping

With the economy weighing heavily on their minds, many Americans plan to spend less and shop differently and more carefully during this year's holiday season, according to Deloitte's 23rd Annual Holiday Survey of retail spending... more »

Shoppers To Spend 1.9% More This Holiday, Compare Prices on Internet

US consumers plan to spend, on average, $832.36 on holiday-related shopping, up only 1.9% over last year's $816.69, according to the National Retail Federation's 2008 Holiday Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, conducted by BIGresearch, reports... more »

GANZ Contracts With Brandwise For SalesOptimizer

(Toronto, Canada) – GANZ, a manufacturer well known for their giftware, fashion accessories, fragrant candles, finishing touches for the home and loveable plush animals including the popular Webkinz interactive stuffed animals, announced it has contracted... more »

Economy shrinks as spending ebbs

The US economy contracted in the third quarter as the sharpest drop in consumer spending in nearly 30 years erased any remaining doubts that the nation is in a recession, analysts said.The Commerce Department reported... more »

Online retail to grow strong with Web 2.0, despite economic downturn

(LONDON) - WorkLight, the Web 2.0 for business specialist, says the e-tail industry is growing strong as Web 2.0 and social eCommerce initiatives are adopted to promote customer-focused, cost-effective business in a time of economic... more »

Spend less on toys, have just as much fun with Think-ets

(Boulder, CO) – Let's face it. We'll all be looking for ways to save money this holiday season, but nobody really wants to sacrifice value in the process – making Think-ets your perfect solution. For... more »

Retailers Get a Treat This Halloween As Spending Tricks Recession

LA — While the economy is facing its darkest days in decades, one small sector is defying the downward trend. With 17 percent of the population actively participating in Halloween activities, total retail spending this... more »

Magnet Works makes major move

(ST. LOUIS, MO.) -- The continuous growth of outdoor décor manufacturer MAGNET WORKS, LTD. has necessitated a move to a new facility. The company, whose popular products include MailWraps magnetic mailbox covers, BreezeArt garden and... more »