Trends and Analysis
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Consumer Confidence Has Biggest Drop Since October 2011
The Consumer Confidence Index, which fell in May after falling in April, is now at 64.9.
— May 29, 2012
U.S. Apparel, Footwear Spending on Decline
Consumers are expected to cut their spending in the two categories to $344 billion by 2020, down from $351 billion in 2010.
— May 29, 2012
Organized Retail Grows in India
The blurry figure of the shopper and where they are buying has been brought more in focus with a new retail survey from Nielsen.
— May 25, 2012
Industry Execs Woo Investors
Executives take to investor conferences to bolster interest in their companies.
— May 24, 2012
Study: Tablets Gaining Sales Traction
Smartphones remain a crucial tool for retailers looking to influence shoppers, but it’s tablets that are quickly gaining the stronger grip on consumer spending.
— May 23, 2012
Target and Macy’s Talk Consumers, Competitors
Questions on J.C. Penney crop up at investor conference.
— May 22, 2012
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