WorkbenchConsumer Nation Bloghttp://www.cnbc.com/id/28794290No Description Providedencustomercare@support.cnbc.comhttp://media.cnbc.com/i/CNBC/CNBC_Images/componentbacks/logo_small.gifConsumer Nation Bloghttp://www.cnbc.com/id/2879429060Consumers Catching the Holiday SpiritConsumers Catching the Holiday SpiritConsumers seem to be building momentum heading into the holiday shopping season. This could bode well for retail
Consumers seem to be building momentum heading into the holiday shopping season. This could bode well for retail
]]>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:21 GMThttp://www.cnbc.com//id/34148651http://www.cnbc.com//id/34148651Blue Jeans Expected to See Another Green ChristmasBlue Jeans Expected to See Another Green ChristmasDenim sales will likely continue their upward trend this holiday season, as consumers slowly start spending on themselves and redeem gift cards on the latest jeans trends.
Denim sales will likely continue their upward trend this holiday season, as consumers slowly start spending on themselves and redeem gift cards on the latest jeans trends.
]]>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:57 GMThttp://www.cnbc.com//id/34134329http://www.cnbc.com//id/34134329Holiday Tipping: Who And How MuchHoliday Tipping: Who And How MuchWith Americans cutting back on spending because of the recession, holiday tipping will take another hit this year.
With Americans cutting back on spending because of the recession, holiday tipping will take another hit this year.
]]>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:29 GMThttp://www.cnbc.com//id/34019051http://www.cnbc.com//id/34019051Deep Discounts Should Make It a Very Tech-y HolidayDeep Discounts Should Make It a Very Tech-y HolidayWith deep pricing discounts on many electronic products, retailers are hoping to lure in shoppers who are guarding their wallets more carefully.
With deep pricing discounts on many electronic products, retailers are hoping to lure in shoppers who are guarding their wallets more carefully.
]]>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:06 GMThttp://www.cnbc.com//id/33974058http://www.cnbc.com//id/33974058This Holiday Season—Little Joy For Those Hard HitThis Holiday Season—Little Joy For Those Hard HitWe keep talking about consumers. I decided to talk to them, instead. Specifically, consumers who've seen their incomes take a nosedive. Where are they shopping this holiday season? How much do they plan to spend?
We keep talking about consumers. I decided to talk to them, instead. Specifically, consumers who've seen their incomes take a nosedive. Where are they shopping this holiday season? How much do they plan to spend?
]]>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:43 GMThttp://www.cnbc.com//id/34063010http://www.cnbc.com//id/34063010Victoria's Secret Hopes to Rekindle Desire for LingerieVictoria's Secret Hopes to Rekindle Desire for LingerieAnalysts say the TV spectacle will play a critical role in rekindling consumers' desire to spend on lingerie, which was hit hard during last year's recession
Analysts say the TV spectacle will play a critical role in rekindling consumers' desire to spend on lingerie, which was hit hard during last year's recession
]]>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:36 GMThttp://www.cnbc.com//id/34019052http://www.cnbc.com//id/34019052Consumers Feel Guilty: JC Penney CEOConsumers Feel Guilty: JC Penney CEOAround 60 percent of customers said they feel guilty when they buy something they don't need, and they want to simplify their lives, JC Penney Chairman and CEO Mike Ullman told CNBC Tuesday.
Around 60 percent of customers said they feel guilty when they buy something they don't need, and they want to simplify their lives, JC Penney Chairman and CEO Mike Ullman told CNBC Tuesday.
]]>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:37 GMThttp://www.cnbc.com//id/33987973http://www.cnbc.com//id/33987973Mixed Signals Come From Retail Sector as Holidays Draw NearMixed Signals Come From Retail Sector as Holidays Draw NearThe retail sector is sending us mixed signals about its health heading into the holiday season.
The retail sector is sending us mixed signals about its health heading into the holiday season.
]]>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:36 GMThttp://www.cnbc.com//id/33912679http://www.cnbc.com//id/33912679