Recessionary treats a smokin' bet

  • By Business Observer Staff
  • | 1:50 p.m. October 11, 2011
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Consumers have no doubt cut their spending during the recession, but in what is proving to be a contrarian trend, sales research shows they are still willing to splurge on things they view as “treats” for themselves.

 

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