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Weak Sales Predicted for Back-to-School As Parents Worry About Money
Nearly three in ten American parents will spend less this year on back-to-school purchases
GAS PRICES TAKE THEIR TOLL ON RETAILERS
By: Britt Beemer
DISCOUNT STORE SHOPPERS SET NEW RECORD
by: Britt Beemer
MANY RETAILERS IN A FREE FALL AFTER DISAPPOINTING CHRISTMAS SEASON - By Britt Beemer
Many of the nation’s retailers are now faced with the daunting task of how to lure customers back to their stores.
Santa's Favorite Stores
This holiday's winners & losers, with Britt Beemer, America's Research Group chairman and CNBC's Michelle Caruso Cabrera
Britt Beemer Lowers Christmas Sales Forecast as Retailers Hold Back on Big Discounts for Bargain-Seeking Shoppers
The cautious mindset of this weekend's shoppers and low shopping levels revealed
Disappointing Retail Survey : The Holiday Blues
Shopping Tsunami Predicted for Weekend before Christmas as Consumers Wait-it-out for Bigger Discounts
Almost half of American consumers shopped during the third weekend of the Christmas buying season, down from 59% who braved the
CNBC Video: A look at what shoppers across America are opening their wallets for this holiday season, with Britt Beemer
Bargain-Hunting Christmas Shoppers Favor Discount Retailers - But Many Are Waiting for Last-Minute Sales
Parents Are Concerned About Toys From China, According to America's Research Group Survey
Holiday Shopping: The first nation-wide shopper survery results from the weekend, with Britt Beemer
America's Research Group chairman and CNBC's Becky Quick
Black Friday Shoppers Rush In – and Out Again As Retailers Brace for Challenging Christmas Season
Over two thirds of Black Friday shoppers finished their buying expeditions by noon on the day after Thanksgiving.
CNBC Black Friday Britt Beemer interview
Squawkbox CNBC Monday 11-26
JUMPS IN GAS AND GROCERIES LEAD TO SLUMPS IN RETAIL
By Britt Beemer
CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY NEWS - 2007
News related to Christmas and the 2007 holiday season
BACK-TO-SCHOOL RETAILERS SCORE BIG IN LATEST CONSUMER MIND READER SURVEY
Retailers enjoyed a banner month in August as parents shopped for apparel, computers, books and other school supplies.
Consumer Debt Bearing Down on 70% of Americans, According to New Study by America’s Research Group
The number of American families dealing with significant credit pressure has sky-rocketed in the last 12 months.
Dumb And Dumber
Christmas 2003 saw the incredible rise of gift cards to the point where almost half of all American families, 48.7%, gave a gift
Seven Things Your Store's Appearance Tells Your Customers
Read Britt's recent article from HQ Trade Magazine. Learn what your store tells your customers - whether you realize it or not.
Beemer Lowers Christmas Sales Projection to 4.2% Increase This Year Compared To His Earlier 4.8% Sales Increase
Thanksgiving Weekend Shopping Highlights
Curious to know how consumers and retailers fared over the all-important shopping weekend after Thanksgiving? ARG's got the scoo
Rush Limbaugh Survey
America's Research Group surveyed about Rush Limbaugh listeners to see if they will remain loyal
AMERICA'S RESEARCH GROUP’S TWELVE POINTS OF CHRISTMAS: BRITT'S HOLIDAY PREDICTIONS
Charleston, SC, November 7, 2003 -- America's Research Group, one of the country’s leading consumer research firms, today releas
AMERICA'S RESEARCH GROUP SAYS INTERNET SHOPPING, MUSIC STORE SALES UP
CHARLESTON, SC – September 15, 2003 -- A new national survey shows that Internet shopping doubled from last August -- both in
Furniture Leads All Categories For Shopping Levels Over Labor Day Weekend
Labor Day weekend shopping was extremely strong, exceeding last year by 6.1%.
New Survey Finds Consumer Confidence in Martha Stewart Drops Sharply Since Indictment
A new survey finds that consumers said they are less likely to buy Martha Stewart brand products due to her recent indictment.
SHOPPING IS NOT A BIG PRIORITY FOR MANY AMERICANS
As war with Iraq loomed on the horizon in the spring of 2003, the stock market was clearly jittery. And so were most Americans.
TRAVEL, CARS AND HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Family vacations, automobiles and improvements are consumers’ top picks for 2003
The Incredible Shrinking Customer Base
As I travel around the country working with America’s retailers, I hear the same complaint over and over again. Their customer b
WEAKER THAN EXPECTED SHOPPING LEVELS WITH ONLY TWO WEEKENDS TO GO BEFORE CHRISTMAS
With two shopping weekends left before Christmas, are consumers meeting retailer expectations?
WHERE HAVE ALL THE SHOPPERS GONE?
Britt Beemer discusses what the retail industry can expect from the upcoming year. Will shoppers return to spend again?
Retail Winners and Losers for Christmas 2007 Revealed by America's Research Group Survey, Buying Levels Weak over the Weekend
JCPenney, Wal-Mart and Barnes & Noble revealed as "Star Performers" this holiday shopping season in the final national survey on