"Affluent consumers" refers to people who have a lot of money and can afford to buy expensive goods and services.
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Over the past year, there has been ample evidence of issuers targeting
more affluent consumers with new products and aggressive offers, while continuing to maintain high underwriting standards.
«What we're seeing now is that there are a lot more mass
affluent consumers who are looking for more tangible benefits,» he says.
But only the centers with the magic ingredients - a densely packed base
of affluent consumers, a commanding competitive alignment and a properly tuned tenant list - will succeed.
Our research shows that many
affluent consumers do not necessarily dismiss own label products out of hand, but they appear to in fact be keen users in certain categories.
A flurry of new credit cards hitting the market this week underscores that card issuers are still seeing opportunities
among affluent consumers, despite recent economic turmoil.
All things being equal, mission - driven marketing is magnetic to
affluent consumers who want to do good things with their purchases.
The company doesn't slash prices or create subpar products to meet less
affluent consumers in emerging markets halfway.
«While only a small number of these potential members meet our high standards, including significant luxury market share, experience in the high end and reputation, it has enabled us to expand significantly this year, as companies seek the most effective marketing strategies
for affluent consumers.»
Less affluent consumers also had an appetite, helping China maintain its ranking as the world's largest buyer of gold for the fifth straight year.
The Portfolio
reaches affluent consumers interested in additional properties to enhance quality of life, from traditional estates to exotic island retreats.
The «circular economy» is, in my opinion, a ruse to make
affluent consumers feel that they can keep consuming without the need to change their habits.
But many of the
most affluent consumers are now clustered in walkable neighborhoods, letting them skip the mall in favor of neighborhood hardware stores, bookshops and grocers.
Luxury Values A recent Wealth vs. Worth study by Traditional Home magazine, published by Meredith Corporation, the publisher of Better Homes and Gardens, discovered an attitudinal shift among
affluent consumers over the past few years.
Cash - back cards for all Banks have traditionally
targeted affluent consumers for rewards programs, but in the economic downturn, the appeal of cash rewards is growing among the non-affluent, too.
«Think of it as a pairing of fine art with the craftsmanship of the master distiller in a category - defining way that will appeal to the most profitable target segment of all...
very affluent consumers,» added Daviddson.
The recession, which is
prompting affluent consumers to curtail spending, has been the main culprit, said John Gagliano, Alfa Romeo's chief operating officer in the United States.
Recent years have seen Visa and MasterCard issuers aggressively woo
affluent consumers with their Signature and World credit cards, providing rewards that include theater tickets and Super Bowl parties.
As more
affluent consumers return to urban areas — especially empty - nesters who have long cherished pet ownership — they are making decisions whether to include taking their pets along.
The report, released on April 26 by Bank of America, explores the financial concerns and priorities of
mass affluent consumers, Americans with $ 50,000 - $ 250,000 in investable assets.
The company, which branded its card as something coveted
by affluent consumers, is making changes to appeal to a broader customer base, Miller said.
Quotacy was born from the owners of Hallett Financial, and we have been
helping affluent consumers find the right coverage at the right price for the more than 25 years.
Firms like Houlihan Lawrence in Westchester County, Slifer Smith & Frampton in Vail, Michael Saunders & Company in Sarasota and John Daugherty Real Estate in Houston made a bold move that would dramatically change the way real estate firms
engage affluent consumers.
«Our emphasis on showcasing these homes with beautiful photography helped us capture a loyal audience of
affluent consumers early on.»
A George Mason University professor
says affluent consumers are pooling in cities with a reputation for being tolerant and diverse.
With a multi-million dollar brand advertising campaign that reaches over 55 million
affluent consumers annually, targeting publications such as Wall Street Journal, Luxe Interiors + Design, Veranda, Velocity and more, luxury consumers know where to find their next dream home.
The higher - priced iPhones tend to attract more
affluent consumers who are more likely to spend money through their devices, one of the reasons that Google is eager to connect with Apple customers.
The Reserve's launch, which was so successful Chase temporarily ran out of the metal cards, shows issuers are aiming to become «top of wallet»
for affluent consumers.
Previous comments have hit on probably most of why
more affluent consumers in Canada shop at Walmart than in the States: a combination of fewer higher - end retailers in the Canadian market, more dispersed affluent areas, less stigma attached to the brand, and potentially a higher level of frugality all contribute to Walmart attracting a higher percentage of affluent Canadian shoppers.
By buying from a company that's actively doing something praiseworthy,
affluent consumers feel they're helping out as well - without having to do anything other than make a purchase they were going to m...
A subset
of affluent consumers is willing to pay higher prices for free - range beef, cage - free eggs, and other animal products marketed as sustainably produced and cruelty - free, but that's a tiny slice of the market.
Mastercard notes that
Affluent consumers in Asia Pacific possess greater spending power than that of previous generations, and devote a significant amount of their income to dining out.
Because they are more affordable, term life products are typically popular with younger,
less affluent consumers — particularly families who need the protection, but may not have the available cash for more expensive products, Theroux adds, which offer investment options in exchange for higher premiums.
As result, low - income Americans will again have a less - merry season than
affluent consumers, who are more flush thanks in part to surging stock markets.
What is it about Walmart, the Canadian retail market and / or
affluent consumers in that country that attracts millionaire households?
Is there anything Walmart is doing in Canada to attract more
affluent consumers that it could import to the U.S.?
«The use of premium spirits in cocktails is being driven by younger, more
affluent consumers, who may be drinking less, but who are drinking better quality,» Samaroo explains.
Young,
affluent consumers are gobbling merchandise, displaying no bias or bad behavior, offering no criticism of the league or sport and — most importantly to the United Kingdom's hope for even more revenue — cheerily attending NFL games regardless of the teams playing.