May 17, 2012 | Chain Drug Review
Article Excerpt:
Financial worries have many consumers reducing spending, yet pharmacy is one area where they’re not looking to cut back, according to a survey by Empathica Inc. The customer marketing research firm said Thursday that its Consumer Insights Panel survey of more than 6,500 U.S. shoppers revealed that consumers aims to pare expenses across nearly every discretionary spending category. The top three areas expecting declines in consumer spending are in fine dining, furnishings and electronics. read more »