consumers

Top 5 Consumer Complaints of 2008

Opinion - March 3, 2009

Consumers made 1,223,370 complaints during 2008, almost 10 times the total for 2000. more >>

Obama Explaining Geithner Plan to Save Banks Will Pay Off in Consumer Confidence

By Mary Kate Cary - Mary Kate Cary - February 10, 2009

Obama is a great explainer, and that's precisely the role he should fill. more >>

Valentine's Day Sales Slow Down This Year, but Not by Much

By Kimberly Castro - Luxe Life - February 5, 2009

Love is in the air, but cash gets the squeeze. more >>

Another Record Drop in Consumer Spending Is Latest Sign of Deepening Recession

By Amanda Ruggeri - Nation & World - December 16, 2008

Last month's drop in spending was the largest since the data began to be tracked in 1947. more >>

In India, Consumers Stop Shopping Because of the Economy

By Anuj Chopra - Nation & World - December 8, 2008

After boom times, many Indians now worry about big debts for those new cars, TVs, and other purchases. more >>

Recession Hit Retailers Hard in November

Opinion - December 5, 2008

With few exceptions, the economic slump slammed retailers last month. more >>

Why the Mumbai Terrorists Used Credit Cards

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - December 4, 2008

Plastic makes it easy for terrorists to access funds. more >>

Black Friday by the Numbers

Opinion - December 2, 2008

Black Friday retail sales increased from 2007. more >>

How Will Economic Fears Affect Your Holiday Shopping?

Opinion - November 28, 2008

Will economic fears dampen your spending spree? more >>

Holiday Spending

Opinion - November 28, 2008

As expected, consumers plan to spend less on gifts this year than in 2007. more >>

Barack Obama's Holiday Wish List? Americans Shopping and Spending, Within Their Means

Nation & World - November 26, 2008

At his third economy press conference this week Obama said he hopes Americans spend within their means. more >>

Will Beer Be the Next Casualty of the Crisis?

By Kimberly Palmer - Money - November 18, 2008

The downturn could hurt high-end brewers. more >>

Asking for a Lower Price

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - November 17, 2008

Knocking a few dollars off bills or even food purchases just takes a few minutes. more >>

5 Retailers With Financial Woes

Opinion - November 17, 2008

Circuit City has filed for bankruptcy, and several clothing retailers had bad third quarters. more >>

Data Points: Retail Sales Plunge

Opinion - November 17, 2008

The October drop is the largest since the Commerce Department adopted a new measurement system in 1992. more >>

The Retail Spending Drop Is Not the Biggest Ever

By Robert Schlesinger - Robert Schlesinger - November 14, 2008

It might be the biggest drop in two decades, but not ever. more >>

Getting the Most Gadget for Your Money

By David LaGesse - Money - November 7, 2008

People depend on—and buy—technology, even when times are tough. more >>

7 Ways to Battle Shopping Addiction

By Kimberly Palmer - Money - November 4, 2008

For people with a tendency to overspend, the holidays are a vulnerable time. more >>

Attention, Shoppers: You're Being Watched

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - October 28, 2008

New technology lets retailers cater to customer habits. more >>

The Store of YOU

By Kimberly Palmer - Money - October 27, 2008

Why buy off the rack when you can customize? Shoppers design clothes, candy, even credit cards. more >>

With Economy Down, Consumers Nest

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - October 20, 2008

Submit your best "cocooning" activity. more >>

How Uncle Sam's New Financial Plan Will Affect Consumers

By Kimberly Palmer - Money - October 14, 2008

The injection of capital into banks raises insurance limits and encourages lending. more >>

America's Credit Catastrophe

By Kirk Shinkle - Money - October 3, 2008

The financial freeze starts to envelop Main Street. Thanks, Wall Street. more >>

I'm Not a Plastic Bag (but I'm Not Remembering My Reusable One, Either)

By Maura Judkis - Fresh Greens - September 29, 2008

What good are reusable bags if we forget to bring them to the store? more >>

The Economy: Getting Weaker

By Kirk Shinkle - The Ticker - September 26, 2008

Revision show slower growth of GDP. more >>