The nonprofit Consumer Watchdog wrote to the attorney general on June 12th urging him “to block Google's just announced $1 billion acquisition of Waze, developers of a mobile mapping application, on antitrust grounds… Google already dominates the …

Neiman Marcus has benefited from affluent shoppers who are willing to drop $1,000 for a pair of stilettos. During the recession, Neiman Marcus was not as hurt by the consumer spending pullback as other retailers, because the wealthy suffered less in …

The nonprofit Consumer Watchdog wrote to the attorney general on June 12 urging him “to block Google's just announced $1 billion acquisition of Waze, developers of a mobile mapping application, on antitrust grounds… Google already dominates the online …

The recent jump in mortgage and other long-term interest rates could eventually lead consumers to cut back on spending. And this year's stock-market rally, which has faltered in the past week, hasn't improved the lot of many less-affluent Americans …

“Historically, trends in UK housing transactions and mortgage approvals have been useful lead indicators of consumer demand in our sector, bearing a positive correlation with floor covering sales,” he said. “Both of these indicators have recently shown …

While 72 per cent of overall consumers have a smartphone in the UK, that figure jumps to nearly 90 per cent for those between the ages of 25-34, a bracket Deloitte says is considered the most affluent and influential in terms of retail. 57 per cent of …

… or any of the right-wing alarms. The trouble is poverty. The less affluent you are, the more likely you are to have a child without the benefit of a partner, at an age too young for effective parenting, and in chaotic living arrangements. … Our …

The "affluent luxury living index" compiled by Stonehage wealth management group rose 4.9% this year, faster than inflation, which hit 2.7% in May. Like the consumer price index (CPI), the affluent living index tracks a basket of goods over time …

Adding it all together, an ad on Internet radio is likely to be heard by a young, affluent consumer with little desire to avoid the ad, who has a high likelihood to purchase the product in the ad. This combination is a perfect scenario for audio …