The Numbers: Economy Remains Steady Despite Static Levels of Consumer Confidence CHICAGO — U.S. exports rose to $192.5 billion in January; chain-store sales up 2.7% in February ...
StatShot: Northeast Suffers with February Sales; Service Prices Up Slightly in All Regions CHICAGO — February year-over-year sales dip nearly 10% in Northeast ...
Survey: Majority of Dry Cleaners Hands-On with ‘Most’ Maintenance CHICAGO — Close to 40% report having formal maintenance schedule ...
The Numbers: U.S. Exports Hit New High Amid Weakening Consumer Confidence CHICAGO — Exports totaled $2.3 trillion in 2013; consumer spending projected to slow ...
StatShot: 2013 Annual Sales Up in All Regions; Frosty January Mixed Bag CHICAGO — West posts strongest 2013 sales increase in country ...
Survey: 70% of Dry Cleaners Dish Up Discounts as Part of Marketing Strategy CHICAGO - Majority take direct-mail approach when distributing coupons ...
The Numbers: Consumers Contribute to Strong Holiday Shopping Season CHICAGO - Holiday sales reportedly up 3%; end of government shutdown eases consumer concerns ...
StatShot: December Difficult for All Regions; Fourth-Quarter Sales Tepid CHICAGO - Northeast posts biggest December sales dip; Midwest only region to see rise in fourth-quarter sales ...
Survey: Dry Cleaners Look to Attract New Customers in New Year CHICAGO - Many respondents optimistic about accomplishing goals ...
StatShot: West Sees Strong November Sales; All Regions Boost Marketing Spending CHICAGO - Sales up 6.8% in West; Northeast cleaners raise marketing spending 2.8% ...
The Numbers: Consumer Confidence Up Amid Lingering Budget Concerns CHICAGO - Unemployment falls to lowest rate in five years; holiday sales up 2.5% from 2012 ...
Survey: Dry Cleaners Approach 2014 with Cautious Optimism CHICAGO - Many turning to online marketing initiatives to boost business ...
StatShot: Northeast Sees Strong October; Utilities Cost Up in All Regions CHICAGO - Midwest only region to post dip in sales, faces 4.8% increase in utilities cost ...
What Scares Dry Cleaners Most? Survey Says Equipment Failure CHICAGO - Majority displeased with but not scared by government shutdown ...
The Numbers: Strong Holiday Sales Forecast Despite Consumer Confidence Dip CHICAGO - ICSC predicts 3.4% rise during November/December shopping period ...
StatShot: Three of Four Regions Post Gains in September, Third-Quarter 2013 Sales CHICAGO - West leads in sales, Midwest only region reporting setbacks ...
The Numbers: Consumer Confidence at Highest Level in Six Years CHICAGO - Varied reports show slight increases in key economic factors ...
Survey: Dry Cleaners Confident in Ability to Provide Good Service CHICAGO - Majority stand by their professionalism and convenience ...
Survey: West’s Dry Cleaners Post Strong First-Half Performance While Midwest Takes Hardest Hit CHICAGO — First-half profits up 3.3% in West, down 4.4% in Midwest ...
Survey: New-Media Marketing Produces Mixed Results CHICAGO - Roughly 60% of dry cleaners say new-media tools only work ‘sometimes’ ...
