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Survey Forecasts 2009 Buying Trends: Natural and Organic Consumers Not Giving Up

added: 25-12-2008

Despite the economic recession, consumers are likely to hold steady and maintain natural and organic grocery purchasing in 2009. That's according to a recent MamboTrack(TM) study by Mambo Sprouts Marketing, the leader in natural and organic product marketing and promotions, which surveyed the buying habits of 1,066 natural and organic (N&O) consumers and their outlook for N&O purchasing for the coming year.

Retail E-Commerce Growth Categories

added: 25-12-2008

According to US Department of Commerce (DOC) estimates, online sales represent a minuscule percentage of overall retail sales. In 2007, only 3.2% of total retail sales took place on the Internet. Of course, large categories where e-commerce has hardly made a dent—such as autos, gasoline and groceries—skew the results.

26% of Small Business Advertisers Plan Increased Ad Spending in 2009

added: 25-12-2008

Looking forward to 2009, more than a quarter of recently surveyed small business owners plan to spend more on advertising, and another 60% plan to spend about the same as in 2008.

Despite Economy, Holiday Travel Still Strong Among Upper-Earners

added: 24-12-2008

With bad news continuing on nearly every economic front, holiday travel remains a tradition - at least among those that can afford it. According to a recent Maritz(R) Poll, wealthier Americans plan to spend, on average, nearly $1000 more this year on holiday travel, compared to last. However, lower middle income earners plan to spend half as much on holiday travel compared to last year.

2009 M&A Activity to be Fueled by "Merger of Necessity"

added: 24-12-2008

The year 2008 was a challenging period for dealmakers. Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the United States were hampered by an ever dwindling credit market. Should current conditions continue into the new year and financing remain limited, M&A activity in 2009 will be on the light side with a few silver linings. The deal landscape will be dominated by distressed investments across sectors including financial services, automotive, consumer products and retail, according to the Transaction Services group of PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Existing-Home Sales Decline in Economic Uncertainty

added: 24-12-2008

Existing-home sales weakened against a backdrop of an eroding economy, according to the National Association of Realtors(R).

Consumer Confidence Study Shows Americans Pulled Back on Spending Long Before Economic Crisis Hit

added: 24-12-2008

Consumer confidence and spending began slowing as early as Spring 2007, according to a recent analysis by Experian Marketing Services, a part of global information company Experian. The analysis, based on data from Experian(R) Simmons(SM) and Experian Hitwise(R), found that from Spring 2007 to Summer 2008, the percentage of U.S. adults who felt they would be financially better off in the next year dropped considerably from 46 percent to 37 percent.

Visa Survey Finds Two-Thirds of Americans Save Monthly for Major Expenses

added: 24-12-2008

Americans are setting aside more money for emergencies than any other saving needs, according to new surveys released Visa Inc. Saving for emergencies and a rainy day (30 percent) topped the list of what Americans set aside money for, followed by retirement (20 percent) and education (10 percent). Overall, sixty-six percent of Americans surveyed said they set aside some amount every month for major expenses.

Consumer Confidence Down Slightly in December 2008

added: 24-12-2008

Consumer confidence in the overall economy decreased slightly in December, according to figures released by the Consumer Electronics Association and CNET. The CEA-CNET Indexes also showed consumers are slightly less likely to spend on consumer electronics and technology products.

40% of Americans Say They Are Not Concerned About Going Without Credit Cards

added: 24-12-2008

Bankrate, Inc. released the findings of a national poll which found that 40% of consumers say they would not be upset if their credit lines disappeared. In fact, of the respondents who have credit cards, nearly one-third (32 percent) say they will probably charge less in 2009.

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