The premium Marlboro brand has been under pressure from competitors and lower-priced cigarette brands as consumers face economic pressure and high unemployment.
Whether the problems were rising interest rates that affected their sales, or bursting bubbles that scared consumers, economic slowdowns usually began with problems in the housing and auto industries, and the first signs of recovery were usually seen in the same two industries.
Brand continues to pull at the heartstrings of consumers after the economic free-fall of 2008, when only 8% of consumers said they cared all that much about brands.
If consumers, for economic and other reasons, are going to mince their worlds, then at least they should be left in no doubt what they're eating.
Advocates, lawyers and some consumers have balked at this change in the economic relationship between consumers and their entertainment.
Separately, an index of leading economic indicators posted an unexpected fall in March, as consumers turned gloomy on the economic outlook.
That would lead them to restrict lending to companies and consumers, making the economic situation look even more perilous.
For instance, excessive regulation can stifle financial innovation, reduce the flow of credit to worthy firms and consumers, and impede economic growth.
Sandra Quinn, of Apacs, said the figures were not a sign that consumers were ignoring the economic slowdown and going on a spending spree.
Still, penetration rates for both cable and satellite are relatively low in Mexico, says Christy, and Grupo TV has plenty of room to grow as the nation's consumers move up the economic ladder.
One of the important lessons the economic crisis taught us is the limits of depending primarily on American consumers and Asian exports to drive economic growth.
Venables: Building consumer trust is linked to economic development consumers whose data is protected will be willing to use new online services, use new technologies and drive economic development.
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Businesses have invested in new technologies that enhance efficiency and provide greater economic benefits for consumers.
My economic forecast shows consumers spending more, but without a great deal of exuberance.
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Economic recovery means consumers are convinced the worst is over, are becoming more confident and beginning to spend.
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Meanwhile, the so-called Expectations Index, which purports to measure consumers' views of the economic future, rose from 70.7 to 74.6.
Carriers have been hurt by rising fuel prices and reduced spending on flights as a global economic downturn hits consumers' pockets.
In this turbulent economic time, consumers have an eye on the presidential election, wondering how their personal finances will be affected.
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Now 25 years old, it plays a major role in protecting the economic welfare of consumers and in enforcing UK competition policy.
During tough economic times when consumers are hesitant to open their wallets, the buck typically stops at price when it comes to retail choices.
The SMMT said consumers remained nervous about the economic outlook.
In an economic downturn, consumers are more likely to switch brands, and marketers who build on the strengths of their current relationships with consumers are most likely to succeed.
Assessing economic conditions through January 4, the Beige Book revealed a muted economic recovery with consumers spending more than a year ago but still disappointing retailers as fiscal uncertainty loomed.
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Fixed annuities sales soared during 2008-09 economic crisis when consumers had low risk appetite but the growing pace of market recovery has led to a decline in sales of fixed annuities.
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Global commercial real estate markets are posing huge threats to economic recovery, consumers and businesses are still paying down their debts, and defaults in eastern Europe are not dissipating, to name a few.
Despite slower economic growth, consumers love his products.
In Click, his fast-selling book released earlier this month, he argues that the ISP's massive data dump can tell us what consumers want, predict the economic future and maybe even offer insight into human nature.
If Republicans could hone their strengths as champions of economic growth, consumers, entrepreneurs and innovators while coming to compromise on key issues, I am confident that they can broaden their base and claim a victory in 2016.
While conducting examinations stemming from the annoying interference of consumers, who waste precious economic resources by filing complaints and seeking redress for mere misunderstandings, as well as in doing other unnecessary snooping on their own, the CFPB says it will forward its findings to states attorney generals.
Thus, despite a decent run of private-sector job creation, Mr. Obama hasn't yet fully broken the cycle of economic fear that feeds upon itself: Economic worries cause consumers to pull back, business responds by squelching job creation and investment, the resulting dreary jobs picture causes consumers to pull back further.
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