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Article Thumbnail comScore analyzes state of the U.S. online retail economy in Q1 2010
Jun 16, 2010
First-quarter 2010 e-commerce sales indicate that non-travel online retail spending neared $34 billion for the quarter, up 10 percent over the same period in 2009, reported comScore chairman Gian Fulgoni at a recent webinar. While it was the first time sales have increased by double digits since Q2 of 2008, Fulgoni conveyed caution.
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Article Thumbnail Did you hear?...Small businesses regain optimism, but it’s not a recovery -- yet
Jun 2, 2010
Small businesses now say they are more optimistic about the economy but they aren’t ready to call it a recovery. See the data SNEWS gathered.
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Article Thumbnail Brand loyalty in recessionary times…comScore's Gian Fulgoni offers valuable insights
May 17, 2010
SNEWS was an invited guest to a presentation on brand loyalty in recessionary times by Gian Fulgoni, co-founder and executive chairman of comScore. Our summary provides key takeaways that may just change the way you think about your company’s branding and marketing strategies.
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Article Thumbnail Underemployment stats reveal a real drag on the economy
May 14, 2010
While unemployment figures are most often used to gauge the job situation and its effect on the economy, the less-publicized underemployment figure could be equally important. Here’s what businesses should know.
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Article Thumbnail Consumer sports and fitness spending plans remain cautious, but show positive trend
May 7, 2010
Despite positive overall economic trends and Q1 growth in recreation, sports and fitness markets, consumers remain cautious. What will they be willing to buy and why?
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Article Thumbnail Recession ain’t officially over. Or is it?
Apr 14, 2010
So all the economic muckety-mucks on the esteemed panel that called the start of the recession (a year after it started) are now saying it’s not over yet. Or is it?
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Article Thumbnail The Final Four: Guess which four cities best-weathered the recession’s unemployment storm?
Mar 31, 2010
With the lowest increases in unemployment nationally in the last two years in Minneapolis, Buffalo, Rochester and Oklahoma, how did retail in those areas fare? SNEWS asks around to put the latest federal report in industry context.
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Article Thumbnail FitBiz by SNEWS retail report 2010: Has the industry’s face changed … or what?
Mar 22, 2010
Now out, the 7th FitBiz by SNEWS special report on the state of fitness retail! Don't miss this annual look at specialty, as well as sporting goods and mass players key to fitness, discussing the changes in the last calendar year. Our regular chart lists the "top retailers" by store numbers -- don't miss the summary of what happened.
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Article Thumbnail Did you hear?...Consumer Intentions survey sees bright spot for sporting goods
Mar 12, 2010
While consumers still indicate they are nervous about the economy, according to the results of the BIGresearch Consumer Intentions & Actions Survey, there is a mild thaw afoot...but don't expect a rebound anytime soon.
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Article Thumbnail New Colorado tax on Internet sales sparks concern, confusion
Mar 5, 2010
A new Colorado law requires online retailers that do not have a physical presence in the state to collect sales tax on Internet purchases by Colorado residents. But, contrary to some reports, the law does not include an affiliate tax.
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