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Consumers to Reject “Green Christmas” Trend

Consumers nowadays are not only well-informed, but they are also aware of the current trends in the market. Most sales trends are welcomed with warm response by consumers. The Green Christmas trend, however, is another story. According to an article from CNBC.Com, this is seen to be rejected by consumers and it poses a problem [...]

Home Resales and Prices Drop

NYTimes.com reports that home resales and prices continue to fall recently. In fact, the National Realtors Association (NRA) confirmed Monday that the sales of previously owned homes have dropped for six consecutive months now. The decline was less than the forecast of analysts but is the lowest since the survey began. The median home price [...]

Pawn Shops and Garage Sales Profit Improve Despite Weak Economy

In the United States, the weak economy is pushing a lot of people to the limits. There are those that are losing their high-paying jobs, tightening their financial belts for obvious reasons, and for some, even finding it hard to make both ends meet. Despite the weak economy, there are several businesses that are experiencing [...]

New Bill’s Aim: To Protect Non-Smokers

When it comes to sales, tobacco belongs to the top commodities. Tobacco products are usually sold to adults and even teenagers. Smoking, as what many believe, has been the vice of the younger generation. In Trinidad and Tobago, there is a new bill that seeks to give more protection to non-smokers awaiting debate in the [...]

Mobile Phone Sales Registered 16% in 2007

Nowadays, mobile phones are considered a necessity. In fact, an average person uses two or more cell phones with each one serving its own purpose. As technology advances, so does the demand for mobile phones. This often translates to huge sales for the telecom industry. News.com reports that cell phone sales hit the 1 billion [...]