Stories tagged with "consumers"

Very deep discounts may be a Black Friday bright spot by indystar

Muncie — Consumers heading out to retailers the day after Thanksgiving may be shocked to find significantly deep discounts designed to lure them into stores, Ball State... – Nov 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Retail/Real Estate

Oct. consumer confidence slips unexpectedly by indystar

CHICAGO — Consumers’ confidence about the U.S. economy fell unexpectedly in October as job prospects remained bleak. The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence... – Oct 27, 2009 at 10:59 AM in Business

Tell us about your holiday spending by indystar

Consumers, are you using your credit card “rewards” for holiday purchases? Star reporter Erika Smith is working on a story about how consumers, looking to save money... – Oct 26, 2009 at 3:52 PM in Business

Panel rejects proposed alcohol sales changes by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — An Indiana legislative committee recommends carryout sales of alcohol remain banned on Sundays, and liquor stores stay the only place to buy cold beer. A coalition... – Oct 20, 2009 at 6:15 PM in Communities

Halloween retailers bracing for a scary time by Dana Hunsinger

Uncertain economy sends shivers through suppliers of Halloween goods Consumers still spooked by a jittery economy say they plan to skimp on Halloween spending — buying less... – Oct 11, 2009 at 10:34 PM in Retail/Real Estate

Angie's List hits 1 million member mark by indystar

The list of people who are members of Indianapolis-based Angie’s List is itself growing in length. The consumer-rankings service Angie’s List said today that it has topped the 1... – Oct 06, 2009 at 4:02 PM in News

Free events teach money management by indystar

Hundreds of free events to educate consumers on personal finance and money management will occur around Indiana next week as part of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s... – Oct 05, 2009 at 7:19 AM in News

Higher rates in wake of new card rules put squeeze on consumers by indystar

Ann has $10,000 in credit-card debt. She was paying on it regularly — and on time — at an interest rate of 7.15 percent. “Then all of a sudden, when I received my... – Oct 04, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Revenue stream for state, convenience for customer by indystar

I am in favor of allowing closed-container beer, wine and liquor sales on Sundays. I think that the change would bring additional revenue to our state by preventing people living... – Sep 27, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

The recession: Does it feel like it's over? by indystar

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Tuesday that the recession is “very likely over,” offering his most explicit endorsement that a recovery is under way. But... – Sep 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

State program will e-mail, text scam alerts by Tom Spalding

A new state program will notify consumers by e-mail or text message of frauds or scams believed to pose a threat to Hoosiers. The messages will include tips on how to avoid the... – Sep 05, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

State will step up scam alerts by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller and Abby Kuzma, director of the consumer protection division, will announce details of a new Consumer Alert Program at a... – Sep 04, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Angie’s List: Consumers need more protection by Tom Spalding

Web-based ratings service Angie’s List today said clearer laws are needed to give consumers an assurance that anyone holding a license is qualified to do the job it covers.... – Sep 03, 2009 at 12:04 PM in Business

CVS to offer $3M in free flu shots to jobless by Tom Spalding

CVS Caremark announced that it will provide 100,000 free seasonal flu shots, valued at $3 million, to the unemployed. The national program will include distribution of vouchers for... – Aug 31, 2009 at 11:14 AM in Business

Can recovery grow as incomes remain flat? by indystar

WASHINGTON — Household income in the United States is essentially stagnant, raising doubts about whether consumers already hurt by job losses can sustain an economic... – Aug 29, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business

Ticketmaster, Live Nation merger raises concerns by USA Today

WASHINGTON (AP) — A key senator is warning that the proposed merger of ticketing company Ticketmaster Entertainment Inc. and concert promoter Live Nation Inc. raises "serious... – Jul 27, 2009 at 2:19 PM in Entertainment

Appliance rebates coming for Hoosiers by indystar

Indiana will receive up to $6.1 million in federal stimulus funds to offer rebates to consumers who buy new energy-efficient appliances including furnaces, air conditioners,... – Jul 15, 2009 at 8:16 AM in Politics & Government

Cautious consumers cut credit use by indystar

4-month drop in borrowing is longest since ’91; May savings rate leaps 6.9% Consumers trimmed borrowing in May for the fourth straight month as the recession took another... – Jul 09, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Business

Group pushes Sunday alcohol sales again by indystar

The special session of the Indiana General Assembly is over, but it’s not too early to think about next year. That’s the strategy of retailers who want to get rid of... – Jul 03, 2009 at 9:37 AM in Politics & Government

Nestle recalls Toll House cookie dough by indystar

SOLON, Ohio — Nestle USA says its baking unit has voluntarily recalled Toll House refrigerated cookie dough products after a number or illnesses were reported by those who... – Jun 19, 2009 at 11:34 AM in Business