Hispanic fashion trends reflect rising Latino buying power
Major retailers rate Hispanic consumer influence as strong with spending projected to reach 926.1 billion by 2007. Marketers cite diverse origins and regional tastes, noting color and ruffle trends clash with outdated stereotypes while brands tailor fits and store assortments to Hispanic shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Wolfe
Doweger Group
New York
Boyant
Wolfe
Jennifer Lopez
J.lois
Denise Seegal
Sweetface Fashion Co
United States
Cindy Pino
Kmart
Wei
California
Blockbuster
Mexico
Selig Center For Economic Growth
University of Georgia
U.S. Department of Labor
High Development to Build Master Planned Cedar Rapids Community
High Development will acquire a 40 acre site in Cedar Rapids to create a master planned community with 67 single family lots, town homes, luxury apartments, and a retail center. The project targets young professionals and includes a tenant rent credit toward closing costs and phased utility installation starting this summer with completion in 14 to 18 months for the retail portion. Regency Homes and local firms back the plan after purchasing from Iowa Land & Development and Ryan Companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regency Homes
Iowa
Regency
Des Moines
Jamie Myers
Cedar Rapids
Angstman
High Development
Wheatland Park
Job Search Takes Longer for Older Workers
A Washington Post report notes 56 year old Bart Stare and other out of work professionals over 40 face longer job hunts. Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows average reemployment times rising from 12.8 weeks in early 2001 to 25.1 weeks for ages 55 to 64 by 2003. Career coaches advise building momentum with multiple leads and tailoring resumes to reflect sought skills.
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Dianne Davenport
Washington Post
Washington
Iridium North America
Bart Stare
India
Iridium
Asia
Stare
Potomac
Bethesda
Greater Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Greg Barton
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Aida Levitan
Association of Hispanic Advertising Agencies
U.S
Cathy Areu Jones
Vienna, Va
Catalina
Jones
J.C. Penney Co. Inc
Havanera
Perry Ellis
Christi Byrd Smith
Penney
Pete Wei
Video Rental Company
San Antonio
Etailers
U.S. Census Bureau
Associated Press
AP Blockbuster
Martin Meza
Dallas
Texas
Ente
Elig Center For Economic Growth
High
Iowa Land & Development
Alliant Energy
Ryan Companies
Hall and Hall
Shira Harrington
Positions Inc
Harrington
Invanet
Express Network
Mobility Communications
Verizon Wireless
TOSC
15Th Ave
Hiawatha
Janet R. Beal
Donald G. Homan
Jeffrey C. Busbee
Benjamin J. Sorden
Financial Future
Securian Advisors OF
Registered
Repres Inc. Securities Dea
Securian Financia
Lowa
NASD
SIPC
Collins Community Credit Union
eGo Mehl
Collinscu.org
Spee
Coctiso
Coldwell Banker
Hedges Realty
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