In 2010, African Americans will constitute the nation’s largest racial minority market, but the buying power of Hispanics—an ethnic group—is larger. Despite the severe impact of the 2007-2009 recession, however, blacks’ economic clout will continue to energize the U.S. consumer market. The Selig Center projects that the nation’s black buying power will rise from $316 […]
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Posted in, From My Point of View, National
Of Stellar Customer Service
My column this month will be in two parts, somewhat unrelated but as always, anything that affects our business is a part of us. A couple of years ago I wrote a column about an incident that happened one Sunday on the way home after church. We stopped at a supermarket to pick up a […]
Posted in, From My Point of View, National
Of Fiscal Conservatism
It is time for those who are truly proud to be an American to take back our country from those who have betrayed us. There has never been an election in my lifetime that was any clearer than the one coming up in 2012. Let’s stay prayed up for America before it is too late […]
Posted in, National, The Independent Perspective
12 Members of Congress Who Could Have a Profound Impact
Back in early August, right before members of Congress hightailed it back to their districts for the August recess period, the Administration and Congress finally came to an agreement at the 11th hour to raise the nation’s debt limit. A major part of that agreement was the creation of a new 12-member “super committee”—formally known […]
Posted in, Market Profile, West
Idaho Profile: Hunger, Food Stamp Issues Accompany Down Economy
[gn_note color=”#66cc66″] The 2011 Idaho Profile originally ran in the October 2011 edition of The Shelby Report of the West. Due to reader requests we will be posting our Profiles from each edition of The Shelby Report. The profile will be published on theshelbyreport.com one month after it has run in print. [/gn_note] by Katie […]
Posted in, Ellerbee Buzz, National
Bat .501 and Keep Your Eye on the Ball
Did you ever have something happen that you thought was just, well, awful, but then later it turns into a point of pride, something you’re sure to share with your as-yet unborn grandchildren? Happens all the time. One day you can’t quite get your bearings. The next you’re on top of the world. Getting from […]
Posted in, Market Profile, Northeast
2011 Pennsylvania Profile: Weathers Economy with State Initiatives, Natural Gas
In Pennsylvania, the unemployment is at 7.6 percent, a good bit below the national average of 9.1 percent for July, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Posted in, Bonus Content, Southeast
Winn-Dixie Offers Free Items with Flu Shot
Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. is offering its popular “What-A-Deal” promotion for flu season for the second consecutive year. Through Sept. 20, guests who use their Customer Reward Card when getting a seasonal flu vaccination will not only pay the discounted rate of $24.99 ($5 discount), but also will receive five free bonus grocery items valued at […]