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Women make most of the purchasing choices for the family. (Original Post) Skidmore Mar 2012 OP
Here are the numbers: PA Democrat Mar 2012 #1
That was my point to Oreck catrose Mar 2012 #2
LOL. Women don't want to date Dittoheads. PA Democrat Mar 2012 #3
do you think it would be too over the top if ejpoeta Mar 2012 #4

PA Democrat

(13,225 posts)
1. Here are the numbers:
Fri Mar 2, 2012, 09:17 PM
Mar 2012

Women account for 85% of all consumer purchases including everything from autos to health care
•91% of New Homes
•66% PCs
•92% Vacations
•80% Healthcare
•65% New Cars
•89% Bank Accounts
•93% Food
•93 % OTC Pharmaceuticals


American women spend about $5 trillion annually…Over half of the U.S. GDP**

http://she-conomy.com/report/marketing-to-women-quick-facts/

catrose

(5,067 posts)
2. That was my point to Oreck
Fri Mar 2, 2012, 09:17 PM
Mar 2012

That women buy most vacuum cleaners.

And to eharmony: what woman wants to attract something that listens to Rush?

PA Democrat

(13,225 posts)
3. LOL. Women don't want to date Dittoheads.
Fri Mar 2, 2012, 09:21 PM
Mar 2012

I made the same argument as you did with Oreck and I own 2 Orecks, need to replace one of them.

ejpoeta

(8,933 posts)
4. do you think it would be too over the top if
Fri Mar 2, 2012, 10:12 PM
Mar 2012

i called and asked them if they think women who use the pill are sluts too? because they support a show that continually berates and disparages women. Do they share this feeling about women?

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