On the surface it seems that Japan might be one of the worst prospects for anyone selling products or services related to weddings. Marriage rates are declining, because there are just fewer young people, but also because so many women don’t want to get married, often fearful of losing their career. There is good news. […]
Retail sales surge in March
70% of young expect to stay single
Consumption continues to flounder as Spring wage rises disappoint
Household savings rate turns negative, poverty rates rising
The Missus market: population growth driving fashion opportunity
Targeting the over 50s
New distribution industry perks: Later retirement and the chance to work full-time
Working population declines by 4 million in five years