BIGinsight

The bloom is off the rose for consumer confidence, down 2 points from last month

Drivers anticipate an average price of $3.95/gal as we approach Memorial Day

Nearly half (46.6%) maintains a penchant toward pragmatism

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News and Releases

Executive Briefing: Retail & Dining
04/27/2012
90 day spending plans produce mixed outlook for retailers; Walmart expands lead as retailer of choice for grocery & health; Beauty spending on the...

Executive Quick Brief: Economy
03/29/2012
Confidence up from Q4 2011, but remains down year-over-year; More consumers anticipate fewer layoffs over next six months; Increased savings =...

Executive Quick Brief: Retail & Dining
03/05/2012
90 day spending outlook for most categories improves; Walmart and Carrefour continue to battle in grocery; Consumers head to Watson's for beauty...

New Android Tablet App and InsightCenter(TM) Provides Look at the Chinese Market Through the Eyes of the Chinese Consumer
02/14/2012
As U.S. economic conditions remain tumultuous and American consumer practicality remains high, many companies are looking to the booming Chinese...

January Economic & Chinese Consumer Insights for Marketing Executives
01/19/2012
Chinese Consumers end 2011 with more pessimistic attitude toward economy; More than 1 in 3 expect “more” layoffs in the next six months; Consumers...