• Leisure Travel Plans Down, Spending Down, but Vacationing Still Important
    The Harris Poll of 2,401 U.S. adults surveyed online between April 13 and 21, shows that 35% of Americans are not planning on taking any leisure trips this summer. 77% are anticipating that they will not travel on business in the next four months. But not everyone is planning to stay home... 65% of adults are planning a vacation this summer, including 17% who are anticipating making three or more trips this summer.
  • Entertainment Jumps to Third Behind Cereal and Baking in Online Coupons
    According to Coupons.com, entertainment advanced to the No. 3 spot on the list of most popular online coupon categories printed in April. Advancing from No. 6 in March, the Entertainment category includes products like magazines, games and DVDs. Steven Boal, CEO of Coupons, Inc., says "Consumers are spending less on non-essentials during these tough economic times... many are cocooning... to save money on in-home meals and entertainment... "
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