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Tag Archives: consumers
Guys are spending again … on bags and bracelets
Remember when Lauren Boyer asked if it was odd that her father got a bracelet from Santa? Apparently not. Her dad is just one of many men now splurging on everything from bags to bracelets, according to the New York … Continue reading
Posted in Ashley Wislock, Retail, Your money
Tagged accessories, apparel, Ashley Wislock, bracelet, bracelets, clothing, consumer trends, consumers, fashion, fashion trends, Lauren Boyer, male, males, man bag, men, men's clothing, mens fashion, New York Times, retail, retail trends, sean adkins, trends, trendy
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What’s your favorite recent innovation?
It appears that Americans really love their instantly warmed foods – in a recent Consumer Reports survey asking people which recent innovation would be hardest to live without, the microwave took the top prize with 26 percent of the vote. … Continue reading
Netflix Update: Qwikster split not happening
Netflix has reversed its controversial decision to split its company in two after customer concerns made company officials think twice about the decision. (Read about the reversal here).
Posted in Ashley Wislock, Technology
Tagged Ashley Wislock, blogging, consumers, customer feedback, customer service, DVD, movies, Netflix, Netflix changes, Netflix update, Qwikster, Reed Hastings, stock market, stocks, technology
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A girl and her search for canned pumpkin
Pumpkin pie. Pumpkin rolls, pumpkin cookies, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin ice cream, pumpkin lattes. Where has all the orange goodness of fall gone? As a self-proclaimed foodie, I’m in constant search of the next great recipe — especially pumpkin. But to … Continue reading
Posted in Consumer issues, Food companies, Shopping, Uncategorized
Tagged blight, canned pumpkin, consumers, food, food prices, foodie, grocery stores, pies, shortage
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Disposable culture, meet recession
My grandfather was a TV repairman back in the 1950s. At the time, he thought he was getting in on the ground floor of something secure: Those picture boxes are appliances, right? Appliances break, right? Well, then people will pay … Continue reading
Posted in Bill Landauer, Consumer issues, Economic Outlook, Your money
Tagged consumers, maintaining, money, products, Saving, television, TV
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Are people done shopping already?
The Sunday after Halloween, my wife and I were driving near Target in West Manchester Township. What a traffic nightmare! Cars were everywhere, trying to make the turn into the shopping centers in the area. I couldn’t believe it. Was … Continue reading
Posted in Brent Burkey, Consumer issues, Economic Outlook, Your money
Tagged consumers, holidays, retail, shopping, spending, traffic
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