A few weeks ago, the Conference Board, which surveys how consumers feel about the economy, reported impressive growth in consumer confidence. Now, those positive feelings are turning into cash where it counts, in cash registers all over the country.
According to the Commerce Department, retail sales grew 1.1 percent in March, the largest gain since September 2012. The figures show the economy gaining traction through the first quarter, and economists now believe we are poised for even better sales following the bitter. Consumers will be making up for what they didn’t purchase over the winter.
Gains were made in almost every consumer field, including most likely, yours.
Are you seeing this burst of economic recovery in your business? If not, it may be coming soon, and even if you are seeing it now, it may be even better as the year progresses. Are you ready for it? It’s time to review your advertising and marketing plans, the sooner the better. Need help? Then give us a call. We can help you review or develop an advertising and marketing plan to take advantage of consumer’s new found sense of economic confidence. We can also help you develop your digital marketing as well, with internet marketing that makes it easier for consumers to find you on line and easier for them to do business with you and not your competitors. Call us for a free review of your ad plan. It’s been a long hard recession, but things are heating up, and now is the time to prepare for success. HD Marketing & Design can help.
