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 22, 2011 | AARC in the News, Affluence Research, Luxury Market & Goods, Vacations
April, 2011 – This Luxury Daily article discusses Audi’s strategy is to gain exposure and to develop a good feeling among the affluent audience (http://www.luxurydaily.com/audi-taps-stephen-colbert-to-win-fans-in-sailing-sponsorship/). By Rachel Lamb German...
by Ron | Apr 1, 2011 | AARC in the News, Affluence Research, Luxury Market & Goods
April, 2011 – This Luxury Daily article discusses how direct mail can incorporate various types of media to communicate a strong message (http://www.luxurydaily.com/jo-malone-tea%e2%80%99s-off-new-scents-with-bloomingdale%e2%80%99s-mailer/). By Rachel Lamb Fragrance...
by Ron | Oct 7, 2010 | AARC in the News, Affluence Research, Holiday Spending, Luxury Market & Goods
This is a blog post from The Wall Street Journal (http://online.wsj.com) referencing AARC’s latest research about affluent spending plans for the 2010 holiday season. Wealthy Families Plan To Spend $2,300 on Holiday Gifts Originally posted October 6, 2010...
by Ron | Jan 26, 2010 | Affluence Research, Luxury Defined, Luxury Market & Goods, Press Releases
According to various retail consultants quoted in recent media publications, the current recession has average American consumers entering into a “new normal†that will be characterized by less household debt, higher personal savings, and less consumption. This...
by Ron | Jan 21, 2010 | Affluence Research, Luxury Defined, Luxury Market & Goods, Press Releases
In November 2008, Newsweek published an article stating that the American affluent population was “experiencing an unfamiliar emotion: luxury shameâ€. The article, as well as several others that have appeared in various media since then, explained that across...
