New Study Shows Consumer Confidence SkyrocketingIHS Global Insight index shows biggest consumer confidence point increase since 2003. Eight in 10 Holiday Shoppers Plan to Give Gift CardsThis marks the fifth year in a row that gift cards have topped wish lists, according to an NRF survey. Pessimistic Consumers Still in Recession Mode "New normal" shopping behaviors expected to continue into 2012, according to Nielsen. New Research Shows Small Retailers Are Losing Ground Independent stores have seen market share decline during the past 20 years, but they remain very powerful. Consumer Confidence Plummets in October Conference Board Index falls deeper into recession territory. One-Tenth of Americans Miss Breakfast Daily New NPD Group survey finds young men skip the meal the most, while adults 55 and older miss breakfast the least. Study Prompts In-Store Revamp at BP's ampm Retailer will change assortments, merchandising and store layouts next year. Study: Millennials Shift Brand Preferences in Food, Beverages Twenty percent switch almost entirely to different brands when they move out on their own. Lunch Behavior Varies by Generation New Technomic study finds value menus are preferred by younger folks. VIDEO: AutoZone Follows Holistic Path to Hispanic Retailing Senior Vice President Lisa Kranc advises companies to 'go big or go home.' First Previous 220 221 222 223 224 Next Last