by Ron | May 5, 2011 | AARC in the News, Affluence Research, Luxury Market & Goods
May, 2011 – This Luxury Daily article discusses experts’ predictions of a possible 8 percent growth on luxury goods spending in 2011 (http://www.luxurydaily.com/luxury-goods-spending-could-reach-275-billion-in-2011-study/). By Rachel Lamb Experts have predicted a...
by Ron | May 2, 2011 | AARC in the News, Affluence Research, Computers & Electronics, Luxury Market & Goods
May, 2011 – This Luxury Daily article discusses AARC research about affluent cutomer’s use of mobile devices to make purchases (http://www.luxurydaily.com/recent-flash-sale-mobile-sales-increase-could-signal-luxury-mcommerce-boom/). By Rachel Lamb Online...
by Ron | Apr 28, 2011 | Affluence Research, Press Releases
Discounts by prestige brands during the past two or three years of a weak economy have apparently been accepted by affluent and luxury consumers without diluting the stature of the brands according to a new Spring 2011 survey of the wealthiest 10% of US households by...
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 | Apr 26, 2011 | Affluence Research, Apparel, Computers & Electronics, Press Releases
About 58% of the affluent indicated they are aware of at least one of the 12 sites listed in a new Spring 2011 survey of the wealthiest 10% of US households by the American Affluence Research Center. Those aware of any of the sites are aware of an average of 2.7...