While initial holiday sales predictions were robust in calling for as much as a 6 percent increase over last year, the initial verdict on overall sales could be far less than those original predictions. Still, I think it’s too early to write off this holiday shopping season as a bust. In fact, many reports are […]
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Rising prices could stall local recovery
Rising prices could stall local recovery Justine Griffin/Sarasota Herald-Tribune Waning consumer confidence and tepid spending could stall the already-slow economic recovery in Southwest Florida and elsewhere, following a lackluster holiday shopping season and price increases set for later this year. Analysts say rising prices for food, gasoline and other household goods will affect how much […]
The Value Matrix
In the post holiday rush, value often times becomes synonymous with price. And while price is a big factor, I think there is more to consider when assessing a brand’s value, like quality, service and what I like to call “social consciousness,” which refers to an organization’s charity giving, environmental responsibility and how they treat […]
