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The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® Increases Moderately in January 2010

added: 27-01-2010

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index®, which had increased in December, improved further in January. The Index now stands at 55.9 (1985=100), up from 53.6 in December. The Present Situation Index increased to 25.0 from 20.2. The Expectations Index increased to 76.5 from 75.9 last month.

Obama Plan for Banks Can Help to Avoid a New Financial Crisis

added: 27-01-2010

U.S. President Barack Obama’s plan to separate core commercial banking from some higher-risk activities in financial conglomerates and to place a moratorium on further consolidation could help to avoid a new financial crisis by resolving some major risks inherent to the current financial system.

American Workers Seek Redesigned Retirement Plans

added: 27-01-2010

In the wake of the most severe economic crisis since the Great Depression, the overwhelming majority of American workers believe it’s time to create a new and improved model for workplace-provided retirement programs, according to a new survey by Prudential Financial.

New Online Shopping Data Shows 23 Percent of Consumers Will Shop Online for Valentine’s Day

added: 27-01-2010

Twenty-three percent of consumers plan to shop online for Valentine’s Day gifts, with 9 percent indicating they will spend more money online compared to last year. This represents an increase in online shoppers over the 2009 Valentine’s Day holiday. Further, the majority of consumers will shop for gifts other than the traditional flowers and chocolates.

Survey Shows Americans Unsure about Retirement Income Needs

added: 27-01-2010

A recent survey of Americans showed that a majority of respondents (52 percent) said they need a clearer picture of the income they will need to maintain the lifestyle they expect in retirement. Yet an even greater number, 54 percent, said they did not currently have a plan that identifies those needs, the income that their retirement savings can be expected to produce or how to generate the additional income needed to close any gaps.

NRF Forecasts 2.5% Increase in Retail Sales for 2010

added: 27-01-2010

The National Retail Federation released its 2010 economic forecast, projecting retail industry sales (which exclude automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants) will increase 2.5% from last year.

comScore Reports November 2009 German Mobile Market Share

added: 27-01-2010

comScore, Inc., a leader in measuring the digital world, released data from the comScore MobiLens service, reporting key trends in the German mobile phone industry over the three month period between August and November 2009. The report ranked the leading mobile device families and operating systems in Germany, as well as the most popular forms of content and activity accessed via mobile device. The report found Nokia to be the most popular brand of handset with a 35.4 percent market share, while its Symbian operating system continues to lead among smartphones with a 58.5 percent market share.

Most Employers Spend Nearly 2% of Health Care Claims Budget on Wellness Programs

added: 26-01-2010

Most mid- to large-size companies in the United States are strongly committed to continuing to invest in health improvement programs for their employees in 2010, according to a new employer survey conducted by Fidelity Investments®, one of the nation’s largest benefits providers, in conjunction with the National Business Group on Health (NBGH). Survey results showed that employers overwhelmingly (91%) agree that their willingness to invest in these programs will remain regardless of any health care reform changes in Washington.

Economic Downturn May be Changing the Face of Retail Crime

added: 26-01-2010

A new study shows the down economy may be changing the face of retail crime. The report, sponsored in part by ADT and its Sensormatic Retail Solutions group, suggests that employees are stealing less merchandise while shoplifting or theft by consumers and gangs is on the rise.

comScore Reports Global Search Market Growth of 46 Percent in 2009

added: 26-01-2010

comScore, Inc., a leader in measuring the digital world, released a study on growth in the global search market in 2009. The study revealed that the U.S. remains the largest search market worldwide, while Google Sites retains a commanding position in the global search market.

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