They were tepid. They give clear indication that Americans are far from ready to go on buying binges, |
They were tepid. They give clear indication that Americans are far from ready to go on buying binges. |
They're willing to buy, but not willing to go broke in the process, |
This certainly came as a total surprise, but maybe it shouldn't have. I think we're looking at a real estate deal here. |
This has become a very serious disruption in what could otherwise be a much better consumer spending climate, |
This has become far more important today. Kids are becoming more independent. |
This is actually a little worse than I expected, and particularly bad when viewed within the context of a year ago, which was already very weak. |
This is not the time for runaway enthusiasm. The first half was very good for retailers but consumers are going to be very wary in the second-half, ... if we're lucky. |
This is really the surprise of the year. We should have really anticipated it because suddenly the weather turned very cold. |
This loss will be easily made up, ... If I want to buy some jewelry for my wife, do you think I'm going to let one snow storm stop me? No, I won't. Consumers will get their shopping done this week and in the days leading up to Christmas. |
This move was not expected, |
This trend is going to be with us for the foreseeable future. Growth will continue and will be very strong, but it will be more moderate than it was last year, ... Make no mistake about it - this growth will continue. Consumer spending will continue to grow, but it's not going to suddenly stop or go back. It will continue at a more reasonable pace. |
To go head-to-head with a 10,000-pound gorilla is nonsense. It's like Switzerland declaring war on the United States. That, of course, doesn't work, ... Wal-Mart ate Kmart's lunch. |
To go head-to-head with a 10,000-pound gorilla is nonsense. It's like Switzerland declaring war on the United States. That, of course, doesn't work. Wal-Mart ate Kmart's lunch. |
Today, (consumers) are beginning to realize they have to do some buying, but there isn't that much money yet after gas and what they've already bought at Wal-Mart. |