Topic: Tracy Mullin

Cheap is chic in U.S. recession, NRF chief says

Forbes - 1130 days ago
Price has become the most important factor in U.S. consumer purchase decisions and retailers must adapt to that new reality if they are to be successful, the head of a key retail group said on Sunday. Citing a survey from BIGresearch ...

Gas Draining Rebate Checks

Inc. Magazine - 1371 days ago
With gas and food prices rising, more Americans say they're planning to use their federal tax rebate checks for daily necessities, rather than splurging on new cars, furniture or consumer electronics, the National Retail Federation reported this week.. Based on a ...

Retailers Expect Tax-Rebate Boon

Inc. Magazine - 1461 days ago
The $152 billion stimulus package, which President Bush signed into law this week and includes up to $1,200 in tax rebates for consumers, will prompt more shoppers to head back into stores, according to a National Retail Federation and BIGresearch poll ...

Back-to-School Spending to Hit $18 Billion

Inc. Magazine - 1674 days ago
Driven by higher demand for consumer electronics, retailers are expecting consumers to spend $18.4 billion on back-to-school merchandise this summer, up by 6.9 percent from last year, the National Retail Federation reported this week.. About $129.24 on average will ...

High Gas Prices Scare Off Shoppers

Inc. Magazine - 1731 days ago
With average gas prices hitting a record-high $3.21 per gallon this week, consumers say they're expecting to take fewer shopping trips, shop closer to home, or look for bigger sales and discounts to offset higher travel costs, according to a ...