by Ron | Jun 14, 2011 | AARC in the News, Affluence Research, Cruises, Entertainment & Recreation, Travel, Vacations
This is an article from Fox Business featuring AARC research about the latest trends in affluent travel (http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2011/06/10/adventures-in-affluence-how-billionaire-vacations/) By Kathryn Glass Published June 10, 2011 Recent market...
by Ron | Jun 13, 2011 | AARC in the News, Affluence Research, Computer Equipment, Computers & Electronics, Entertainment & Recreation
This is an article from Mobile Commerce Daily by Rachel Lamb (http://www.mobilecommercedaily.com/2011/05/20/61pc-of-wealthiest-americans-own-smartphones-study). The article references the AARC Spring 2011 survey results regarding use of smartphones among affluent...
by Ron | May 18, 2011 | AARC in the News, Affluence Research, Apparel, Entertainment & Recreation, Fine Jewelry & Watches, Luxury Market & Goods
This is an article from JustLuxe Affluent Lifestyle Guide by Susan Kime (http://www.justluxe.com/luxe-insider/trends/feature-1583284.php). The article references our Spring 2011 survey. May 16, 2011 By Susan Kime Last year I wrote two articles about the Fall 2010...
by Ron | May 6, 2011 | Affluence Research, Computer Equipment, Computers & Electronics, Entertainment & Recreation, Press Releases
About 65% of the affluent have access to one or more smart phones or tablets and another 34% have regular access to a computer according to a new Spring 2011 survey of the wealthiest 10% of US households by the American Affluence Research Center. Only 1% of the...
by Ron | Apr 26, 2011 | Affluence Research, Cruises, Entertainment & Recreation, Fine Jewelry & Watches, Home Entertainment Equipment, Home Furniture & Furnishings, Home Purchases & Remodeling, Luxury Market & Goods, Press Releases, Restaurants & Dining, Travel, Vacation Homes, Vacations
In contrast to the March general Consumer Confidence Index of The Conference Board, which fell over 10% to the low levels last seen in Fall 2010, the affluent, who account for about half of all consumer spending, report a better outlook for the economy and their...
by Ron | Jan 8, 2010 | Affluence Research, Entertainment & Recreation, Luxury Defined, Luxury Market & Goods, Press Releases, Travel, Vacations
Contrary to popular perception, affluent Americans do not spend lavishly on luxury hotel suites on Park Avenue. In ground breaking research on the definition of luxury and the spending habits of the wealthiest 10% of US households, respondents to a survey by the...
