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Apple Soars Behind iPhone 3GS Momentum
By Paul Carton
These are heady times for the smart phone market, with consumer buying plans near record levels. Moreover, electronics spending in general shows signs of a pick up. But what impact are the new Apple iPhone 3GS and Palm Pre models having on the market?
A September 14-21 survey by ChangeWave Research provides an up-close look at the impact of the new Apple (APPL) and Palm (PALM) offerings – along with an update on Research In Motion (RIMM) and overall smart phone industry trends going forward.
More »U.S. Consumer Spending Holds Steady in October - Key Retailers Showing Improvement
By Paul Carton
Following two consecutive monthly improvements, ChangeWave’s latest survey of U.S. consumers shows the spending outlook holding steady in October.
One-in-four U.S. consumers (25%) now say they'll spend more over the next 90 days than they did a year ago – down 1-pt since the previous survey in September. But while two-in-five (40%) say they’ll spend less – that’s actually 1-pt improved from previously.
More »Clear Signs of Improvement for Restaurants
By Paul Carton
After four months of little to no change, two recent ChangeWave consumer surveys show clear signs of improvement for the restaurant industry – with Olive Garden (DRI), Red Lobster (DRI), Chipotle (CMG), Maggiano’s (EAT) and Starbucks (SBUX) showing the most momentum.
To start, better than one-in-ten respondents (11%) now say they’ll spend more money at restaurants going forward – 1-pt improved over August.
More »It’s An Uptick! U.S. Consumer Spending Continues to Improve in September
By Paul Carton
A new ChangeWave survey of 2,719 U.S. consumers shows spending is continuing to improve going forward, led by upticks in consumer electronics, durable goods for the home, restaurant spending and household repairs/improvements.
Tempering these findings, the September survey shows large numbers of consumers are still hunkered down attempting to repair their finances. Nonetheless, things are looking significantly more positive for consumers as we head towards the crucial holiday spending season.
More »U.S. Stimulus Program Causing Rebound in Water Project Spending
By Paul Carton
There’s a rebound occurring in water project spending over the next 12 months – largely driven by the U.S. government’s economic stimulus program.
These are the results of a July ChangeWave survey of 101 respondents working for companies in the water industry.
More »Slower Going for IT Spending - But the Recovery Continues
By Paul Carton
Last quarter we saw corporate IT spending in the process of rapidly stabilizing. Our latest ChangeWave survey shows the rate of recovery is slower this quarter – but on the positive side things are still continuing to improve and there are signs of a bigger uptick in store for 1st Half 2010.
The ChangeWave survey was conducted August 10-19, and 1,801 respondents involved with IT spending in their organization participated.
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