Today's (consumer confidence) numbers do very little other than to simply confirm what we had predicted some time ago, that a consumer spending slowdown is basically inevitable so long as the employment climate remains as stagnant as it is, |
Today's (consumer confidence) numbers do very little other than to simply confirm what we had predicted some time ago, that a consumer spending slowdown is basically inevitable so long as the employment climate remains as stagnant as it is. |
Today's numbers were anemic, overall. |
Tommy has one problem and that is his name. There's no excitement left. It has become, for many young people, boring. |
Tommy is in trouble, ... The casual wear market is already saturated and profits are slumping. Let's see what Dyer can do. |
Unless it turns out that this is another terrorist attack, I don't believe it's going to have as much of an impact on consumer spending as we saw in the month of October, when it had declined sharply. If this does turn out to be a terrorist attack, all bets are off. |
Until the unemployment picture improves, consumers will be very cautious about their spending habits. We think the second half of the year could also be difficult for the retail industry unless the job demand improves. |
Upscale stores have done very well because their customers have been fortunate to amass a bit of wealth, so they're not worried about their jobs. But people who live paycheck to paycheck have to be careful, and they look at the price tag before looking at the product. |
Victoria's Secret is a well-known and revered brand, a very popular brand, one that evokes images of sexiness and Lord knows what else. There's no question it is exploiting this rather interesting way of presenting itself, and consumers are responding. |
Wal-Mart's news is a very big deal, ... There's no doubt that a significant number of consumers are shopping paycheck to paycheck. Most are also waiting for price reductions because they know that the support of another tax rebate or tax reduction is unlikely. So saying that the consumer is still cautious is a good indicator that the holiday season will only be moderately better than last year. |
Wal-Mart's news is a very big deal, ... There's no doubt that a significant number of consumers are shopping paycheck to paycheck. Most are also waiting for price reductions. So saying that the consumer is still cautious is a good indicator that the holiday season will only be moderately better than last year. |
Wal-Mart's news is a very big deal. There's no doubt that a significant number of consumers are shopping paycheck to paycheck. Most are also waiting for price reductions. So saying that the consumer is still cautious is a good indicator that the holiday season will only be moderately better than last year. |
Watch out for this company. It's telling us something. While most retailers sold indistinguishable products, Sharper Image sells exciting and unique things that people want to buy. |
We are now combining ... American history with modern technology and modern contemporary lifestyles. |
We are really seeing a cautious consumer who is cutting back on discretionary spending. |