Tag: Economy
CE Black Friday Sales Dropped For First-Time Ever
Thanks largely to the faltering economy, sales of consumer electronics at brick-and-mortar stores on the week of Black Friday dropped year-over-year for the first...
Analysts: Tough Holidays Expected For CE
The consumer electronics industry is looking at its bleakest holiday season in memory thanks to the struggling economy. That’s according to analysts and economists...
Think Local, and Gang Up On The Chains
In your efforts to go up against the big boys muscling in on your turf, you’ve probably promoted your years in business, expertise on...
Retailers Call for Economic Stimulus
The National Retail Federation Board of Directors last week called on Congress and President Bush to enact legislation to stimulate the nation’s economy. They...
Research Shows Tight Consumer Budgets for Rest of 2007
The latest BIGresearch study of over 7,500 of what they refer to as “Main Street USA” consumers, revealed some interesting facts and figures on...
Circuit City to Open Virtual Store in Virtual World
Circuit City will be opening a virtual store in the virtual IBM complex about to open up in the virtual universe known as Second...