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Younique Customization Trends
Week of June 29, 2005

Small mom-and-pop stores are replaced by corporate giants. There is a Starbucks on every corner. More than ever, it is increasingly difficult for Americans to express their individuality. The more things become generic, the more Americans value diversity. They are getting creative with their customization and companies are following their lead. So, even in a world full of mass-production, individuals and corporations are able to make things their own. Read More

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2005 Archives

Week of Jun. 15: Updates on the Obesity Epidemic
Week of Jun. 1: Consumer Confidence and Spending
Week of May 4: Sponsoring a Cause
Week of Apr. 20: Technology-Enhanced Sports Products
Week of Apr. 6: The WiFi World: Incorporating Wireless Networking Everywhere
Week of Feb 28: Health and Reality TV

2004 Archives

Week of Nov. 15: Weight Loss Supplements
Week of Sep. 13: Migration
Week of Aug. 30: Family Fitness
Week of Aug. 16: Workforce Changes and the Evolving Family
Week of Aug. 2: Millennials and Generation Xers in the Workforce
Week of Jul. 19: Millennials and Technology
Week of Jul. 5: Prenatal & Postpartum Exercise
Week of Jun. 28: Summer Vacation Plans
Week of Jun. 7: Extreme Beauty - Americans Embrace Cosmetic Surgery
Week of May 24: Trends in Marketing Promotions
Week of May 10: Employer-Supported Fitness Options
Week of Apr. 26: U.S. Schools Increasingly Cut Physical Education Programs
Week of Apr. 12: Low-Carb Mania Hit the U.S.
Week of Apr. 5: Self-Reliance, Obesity and the Government’s Role: The Government’s Role and What Health Clubs Can Do
Week of Mar. 29: Self-Reliance, Obesity and the Government’s Role: Obesity
Week of Mar. 15: Rise of the Singletons
Week of Mar. 8: Retirement Losing its Allure for Many Older Americans
Week of Mar. 1: Tap Into Consumers' Passion for Music
Week of Feb. 23: Three Health Policy Predictions for 2004
Week of Feb. 16: More Lifestyle Segments Important to Health Clubs
Week of Feb. 9: Three Keys to Starbuck's Success at Making Customers Happy and Loyal
Week of Feb. 2: Americans Want to 'Trade-Up'
Week of Jan. 19: Lifestyle Segments Important to Health Clubs
Week of Jan. 12: Top Trends to Watch in 2004

2003 Archives

Dec. 22: NASCAR Dads: A New Consumer Segment
Dec. 17: Consumer Dominance at 54-Year High
Dec. 10: Many Older Americans Believe 'I’m Too Old to Exercise'
Nov. 25: Americans' Work-Leisure Balance is Getting Better
Nov. 18: Holiday Shopping Trends: Health Clubs Can Benefit
Nov. 11: A New Health Agenda?
Oct. 31: Health Profile of Baby Boomers
Oct. 24: Teen Spending Habits
Oct. 17: Childhood Obesity: A Global Epidemic
Oct. 10: Teens Face Similar Weight Issues as Adults
Oct. 03: Battling Kids’ Bulging Waistlines
Sep. 19: Amid Unemployment Nervousness, Americans Remain Happy With Their Jobs
Sep. 12: Kids Influence $500 Billion in Spending Annually
Sep. 05: Today, More People Agree That “Beauty Comes From Within”
Aug. 29: Home-Buying Surges -- Especially for Those Under 25
Aug. 22: America’s Balancing Act with Food
Aug. 15: Americans “Downsize” Summer Vacation to Weekend Trip
Aug. 08: Growing Importance of Hispanic Consumers
Aug. 01: Economic Concerns Weigh Heavily on Consumers
Jul. 25: Local Area Nesting -- Uniquely American, or a Global Trend?
Jul. 18: Consumer Mood Drives Need to Nest Locally
Jul. 11: Dynamic Duos, Tribe Wireds Among the De-Nesters
Jul. 04: Americans are De-Nesting