by - October 4, 2013 9:58 am
Lunch out takes a big bite from family budgets
Who doesn’t look forward to lunch outside the office on occasion? Consumers will spend an average of $10 per outing, and they do it again at least one more time…
Tag: consumer spending
by - August 1, 2013 9:20 am
Some studies note impact of tax holiday promote spending
One back-to-school ritual designed to boost consumption will occur this weekend starting Saturday (Aug. 3) and ending Sunday (Aug. 4), as consumers may take advantage of a statewide tax-free holiday….
by - July 31, 2013 9:45 am
Research: Consumer spending on the rise
Consumers continue to reach into their pockets and spend more for transportation, food, alcoholic beverages and their homes. But according to a new report from Mintel they aren’t spending as…
by - March 20, 2013 10:08 am
Deloitte: Consumer spending stabilizes amid higher taxes
The Deloitte Consumer Spending Index remained steady in February primarily as a decline in initial unemployment claims and a rise in real average hourly earnings offset negative forces. The index…
by - November 26, 2012 12:32 pm
Sales tax revenue shows healthy increase
Consumers opened up their wallets and purses in September and spent more money across Benton and Washington counties, according to city tax records. The top four commercial districts in Northwest…