by Ron | Apr 26, 2009 | Affluence Research, Home Appliances, Press Releases
A record low level of spending by affluent consumers for major home appliances is suggested by the most recent survey in a series of twice-yearly studies that began in Spring 2002. Negative attitudes about the current economy and the economic outlook for the next 12...
by Ron | Apr 24, 2009 | Affluence Research, Press Releases, Restaurants & Dining
Record low levels of spending for dining out in both casual/family restaurants and upscale restaurants is suggested by the most recent survey in a series of twice-yearly studies that began in Spring 2002. Negative attitudes about the current economy and the economic...
by Ron | Apr 21, 2009 | Affluence Research, Home Purchases & Remodeling, Press Releases, Vacation Homes, Vacations
The potential market for vacation homes, including full ownership and private residence and destination clubs, has declined substantially from 2007 levels, reflecting losses in net worth and a negative 12-month outlook for the economy and personal income among the...
by Ron | Jan 27, 2009 | Affluence Research, Luxury Defined, Luxury Market & Goods, Press Releases
Luxury Defined: What the Affluent Will Spend for Luxury Price Points and Brands for 37 Products and Services For several years, luxury retail and marketing consultants have fed the media with anecdotal research about the sales of $700 Manolo Blahnik shoes, $1,000...
by Ron | Nov 28, 2008 | Affluence Research, Luxury Defined, Luxury Market & Goods, Press Releases
New Survey Identifies Price Points and Brands for 37 Products and Services “Luxury†is a very ambiguous word that is used very loosely. Perceptions of luxury vary by individual and by product. In new ground breaking research, a national survey of the wealthiest...
by Ron | Nov 2, 2008 | Affluence Research, Press Releases
Spending Plans Stabilizing as Expectations for Business Conditions and Stock Market Rise This new study, the fourteenth in a series of twice yearly tracking surveys by The American Affluence Research Center, indicates the affluent may feel the economy is bottoming out...
