Kurt Barnard Quotes on World (4 Quotes)

Discounters have captured the world, ... They discounters all did very, very well, but it also underscores once again that it is chic to hunt for bargains and it is chic to save, and that is what the American public wants today, and probably wants forever.

It seems to be that a lot of these large chains are gravitating toward the advantages inherent in joint buying and obtaining lower prices and saving a lot of money in the process, ... ... It is very likely to be a powerful weapon in the retailer's arsenal to reduce the cost of buying and operating. And given the world of the Internet, which makes possible these alliances, it has to be recognized that consumers will find it so much easier these days to compare prices because all they have to do is click away.

It is a coming back down to earth. About two or three months ago, the world was swept up by the notion that the economic recession is over and the good times are rolling again. That meant consumers would be knocking down the doors of retailers the way they did a few years ago. But guess what It ain't happening.

His capture is extremely meaningful for Iraq and the Arab world, but as far as the U. S. consumer is concerned, it doesn't mean much.