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Costco Keeps Close Eye on Recession Spending Trends
The recession might mean fewer people ordering steaks in restaurants, but that doesn't necessarily mean they've given up on prime-grade meat; rather, they're buying it at Costco and cooking it at home, writes the Seattle Times.Though many customers are focusing on basic necessities, such as food staples and basic apparel (e.g., jeans, T-shirts), they're still going for the occasional...Continue Reading »
Consumers Spending Less for Mother’s Day
Total consumer spending for Mother's Day is expected to reach $15.8 billion this year, with each person spending an average of $138.63 ($0.51 less than last year), according to an NRF survey conducted by BIGresearch, reports MarketingCharts The majority of the 87% of US consumers that will celebrate Mother's Day this year will purchase one major gift, rather than several small...Continue Reading »