Private-Label Credit Cards in the U.S., 6th Edition
Jan 1, 2009
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Chapter 1: Executive Summary
Scope of Report
Report Methodology
Overview: 2006 vs. 2008
Ongoing trends: acquisition, co-branding, unmotivated customers
Significant changes: the economy, the economy, the economy
Benefits and drawbacks of store cards
The Market
A $114 billion market in 2007 is squeezed by the credit crunch
Table 1-1: U.S. Market for Private-Label Credit Cards, 2003-2007 (in billions of dollars and percent change)
Figure 1-1: U.S. Market for Private-Label Credit Cards, 2003-2007 (in billions of dollars)
Market Factors
Drop in consumer spending drags down GDP
Table 1-2: Real Gross Domestic Product and Related Measures, 2005-3Q 2008 (percent change from previous period)
Figure 1-2: Real Personal Consumption Expenditures, 2006-3Q 2008 (percent change)
171 banks with combined assets of $116 billion are classified as "problem" institutions
Figure 1-3: Earnings, FDIC-Insured Financial Institutions, 3Q 2008 (in billions of dollars)
Figure 1-4: Charge-Offs, FDIC-Insured Financial Institutions, 3Q 2008 (in billions of dollars)
Consumer confidence crumbles
Figure 1-5: Consumer Confidence Index, September 2007-November 2008
Credit card debt swells by $50 billion in one year
Figure 1-6: Revolving Consumer Credit Outstanding, September 2003- September 2008 (in millions of dollars) Source: Federal Reserve, Packaged Facts
Personal bankruptcies could top 1.1 million in 2008
Table 1-3: Number of U.S. Business and Non-business Bankruptcy Filings, 12 Months Ended June 2007 vs. 2008 (percent change)
Projected Market Growth
Congressional Budget Office expects significant declines, but also cites resilience of U.S. economy
Easing gas prices a boon to store traffic
Private-label credit card market will drop in 2008, rally in 2010, and approach $123 billion in 2012
Table 1-4: Projected U.S. Market for Private-Label Credit Cards, 2008-2012 (in billions of dollars and percent change)
Figure 1-7: Projected U.S. Market for Private-Label Credit Cards, 2007-2012 (in billions of dollars)
The Marketers
Consolidation reaches saturation point
Table 1-5: Top Issuers of Private-Label Retail Cards, Estimated Receivables and Market Share, 2001, 2003, 2005, and 2007 (in millions of dollars)
Marketer Shares
Citi and GE Money switch places
HSBC remains solidly in third place
Figure 1-8: Top Marketers of Private-Label Retail Cards, Estimated Market Share, 2007 (percent)
The Competitive Situation
Retailers should rethink their rewards systems
The Retail Situation
Mergers and acquisitions dilute retailers' brand identity
Aggressive price promotions spur sales, but erode profits
The Competitors
Delinquencies and charge-offs decimate profits
The Private-Label Cardholder
Nearly 73 million American adults, or one in three, have a private-label credit card
Figure 1-9: Card Use in the Past 30 Days: Selected Credit Card Classifications, 2008 (U.S. adults who have credit cards)
Usage rates for all private-label credit cards are on the decline
Figure 1-10: Change in Number of U.S. Adults Using Credit Cards in the Last Year, by Card Classification, Spring 2004 vs. Winter 2008 (percentage)
Usage rates of store cards increase with age
Figure 1-11: Indices for Use of Selected Credit Card Classifications in Last Year, By Age of Consumer, 2008 (U.S. Adults)
Twice as many women use private-label credit cards
More than 25% of whites and Asians use private-label credit cards
Higher-income households use private-label credit cards more regularly
Figure 1-12: Indices for Use of Credit Cards in the Last Year: Selected Credit Card Classifications, by Income of Consumer, 2008 (U.S. adults)
Consumers who use store cards are exceptionally fond of shopping
Clothing/specialty store card users are significantly more likely to plan shopping trips online
Looking Ahead: Trends and Opportunities
Customer service critical in current circumstances
Older, richer, smaller households index high for monthly usage of store cards
Clothing/specialty store cardholders are enthusiastic shoppers
Asian consumers may be a particularly profitable prospect
Maximize online store card use
Revive layaway
Recognize American optimism
Chapter 2: Highlights
Chapter 2: Introduction
Scope of Report
Overview: 2006 vs. 2008
Ongoing trends: acquisition, co-branding, unmotivated customers
Significant changes: the economy, the economy, the economy
Private-Label Card Basics
Benefits of store cards for consumers: special treatment
Drawbacks of store cards for consumers: cash outlay
Table 2-1: Selected Retailer Credit Card Rates in New York City, 2008 (percent)
Private-label card benefits for retailers: customer loyalty
Benefits of private-label credit cards for financial institutions brings us to co-branding
Table 2-2: Selected Features and Benefits of Private-Label Credit Cards
Table 2-3: Selected Features and Benefits of Co-branded Credit Cards
Industry Trends
Seismic shift to third-party issuance
Table 2-4: Top Issuers of Private-Label Retail Cards, Estimated Receivables and Market Share, 2001, 2003, 2005, and 2007 (in millions of dollars and percent)
Former and Current Issuers, Selected Retailers
Issuers implement stricter standards for credit approval
The Regulatory Environment
Congressman warns stores are “fleecing shoppers”
Credit Card Bill of Rights Act aims to eradicate "abusive lending practices”
Bipartisan support for proposed Credit Card Fair Fee Act
Table 2-5: Glossary of Financial and Banking Terms
3: Highlights
Chapter 3: The Market
Market Size and Composition
Note on methodology
A $114 billion market in 2007 is squeezed by the credit crunch of 2008
Table 3-1: U.S. Market for Private-Label Credit Cards, 2003-2007 (in billions of dollars)
Figure 3-1: U.S. Market for Private-Label Credit Cards. 2003-2007 (in billions of dollars)
2008 Market Estimate
Market Factors
Market Factor: Payment Preferences
One in three American adults has a private-label credit card, but just one in four uses it
Table 3-2: Penetration and Usage Rates: Selected Credit Card Classifications, 2008 (percent of U.S. adults)
Table 3-3: Percentage of Overall Cardholders Who Use Cards Yearly and Monthly: Selected Credit Card Classifications, 2008 (U.S. adults who have a credit card)
Figure 3-2: Card Use in the Past 30 Days: Selected Credit Card Classifications, 2008 (U.S. adults who have credit cards)
Usage rates for all private-label credit cards are on the decline
Table 3-4: Usage of Credit Cards in the Last Year: Selected Credit Card Classifications, Spring 2004-Winter 2008 (percentage of U.S. adults)
Table 3-5: Usage of Credit Cards in the Last Year: Selected Credit Card Classifications, Spring 2004-Winter 2008 (number of U.S. adults, in thousands)
Figure 3-3: Number of U.S. Adults Using Credit Cards in the Last Year, by Card Classification, Spring 2004 vs. Winter 2008 (percent change)
Are debit cards a threat?
Table 3-6: U.S. Market for Debit Cards, Purchase Volume, 2003-2007 (in millions of dollars and percent change)
Market Factor: The Economy
Drop in consumer spending drags down GDP
Table 3-7: Real Gross Domestic Product and Related Measures, 2005-3Q 2008 (percent change from previous period)
Table 3-8: Contributions to Percent Change in Real Gross Domestic Product, 2005-3Q 2008 (percent change)
Figure 3-4: Real Personal Consumption Expenditures, 2006-3Q 2008 (percent change)
171 banks with combined assets of $116 billion are classified as "problem" institutions
Figure 3-5: Earnings, FDIC-Insured Financial Institutions, 3Q 2008 (in billions of dollars)
Figure 3-6: Charge-Offs, FDIC-Insured Financial Institutions, 3Q 2008 (in billions of dollars)
Figure 3-7: Total Assets of Failed FDIC-Insured Commercial Banks, 1988-3Q 2008 (in billions of dollars)
Figure 3-8: Troubled Loans, FDIC-Insured Financial Institutions, 2006-3Q 2008 (in billions of dollars)
Market Factor: Consumers' Experiences and Sentiment
Consumer confidence crumbles
Figure 3-9: Consumer Confidence Index, September 2007-November 2008 Jobless rate climbs to 6.5%
Figure 3-10: U.S. Unemployed, October 2007-October 2008 (number in millions)
Figure 3-11: U.S. Unemployment Rates, October 2007-October 2008 (percent)
Credit card debt swells by $50 billion in one year
Table 3-9: Revolving Consumer Credit Outstanding, September 2007 vs. September 2008 (in millions of dollars)
Figure 3-12: Revolving Consumer Credit Outstanding, September 2003- September 2008 (in millions of dollars)
Delinquencies, charge-off rates on credit cards remain high
Table 3-10: Quarterly Charge-Off And Delinquency Rates For Consumer Credit Card Loans, 2004-3Q-2008 (percent)
Figure 3-13: Quarterly Charge-Off and Delinquency Rates For Consumer Credit Card Loans, 2004-3Q-2008 (percent)
Personal bankruptcies could top 1.1 million in 2008
Table 3-11: Number of U.S. Business and Non-business Bankruptcy Filings, 12 Months Ended June 2007 vs. 2008
Table 3-12: Number of Non-business Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Filings, 2Q 2007-2Q 2008
Projected Market Growth
Congressional Budget Office expects significant declines, but also cites resilience of U.S. economy
Table 3-13: Economic Outlook, Projections and Forecast, 2008-2013 (in billions of dollars and percent change)
Professional economic forecasters anticipate a couple of rough quarters
Figure 3-14: Quarterly Probability of Decline in Real GDP, 4Q 1968-2008 Holiday 2008 sorely challenges retailers, but also reveals consumer tendencies and opportunities
Table 3-14: Holiday 2008 Forecasts (percent) Easing gas prices a boon to store traffic
Figure 3-15: U.S. Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Prices, December 2006-07 vs. December 2007-08
Packaged Facts' Projection: Private-label credit card market declines in 2008, rallies in 2010, approaches $123 billion in 2012
Table 3-15: Projected U.S. Market for Private-Label Credit Cards, 2008-2012 (in billions of dollars and percent change)
Figure 3-16: Projected U.S. Market for Private-Label Credit Cards, 2007-2012 (in billions of dollars)
Chapter 4: Highlights
Table 4-1: Leading Third-party Card Issuers and Selected Retail Accounts, 2008
Chapter 4: The Marketers
Overview
Consolidation reaches saturation point
Table 4-2: Top Issuers of Private-Label Retail Cards, Estimated Receivables and Market Share, 2001, 2003, 2005, and 2007 (in millions of dollars and percent)
Marketer Shares
Citi and GE Money switch places
HSBC remains solidly in third place
Table 4-3: Top Marketers of Private-Label Retail Cards, Estimated Receivables and Market Share, 2003, 2005, and 2007 (in millions of dollars and percent)
Figure 4-1: Top Marketers of Private-Label Retail Cards, Estimated Market Share, 2003, 2005, and 2007 (in millions of dollars)
Figure 4-2: Top Marketers of Private-Label Retail Cards, Estimated Market Share, 2007 (percent)
The Competitive Situation
Private-label credit cards compete with numerous other payment options
Retailers should rethink their rewards systems
Table 4-:4 Features, Benefits, and Terms of Selected Store Cards Issued by Citibank
The Retail Situation
Mergers and acquisitions dilute retailers' brand identity
Table 4-5: Usage of Credit Cards in the Last Year: Selected Credit Card Classifications, Spring 2004-Winter 2008 (percentage of U.S. adults)
Table 4-6: Usage of Credit Cards in the Last Year: Selected Credit Card Classifications, Spring 2004-Winter 2008 (number of U.S. adults, in thousands)
Target's "best of both worlds" sends mixed message
Aggressive price promotions spur sales, but erode profits
Competitive Outlook
Chapter 5: Highlights
Chapter 5: Competitor Profiles
Competitor Profile: GE Money (General Electric Co.)
GE pulls ahead of Citi to top position
GE struggles to keep its financial footing in challenging environment
No takers for $36 billion portfolio
GE shifts focus overseas
New accounts and account extensions
Table 5-1: GE Money, Selected Private-Label Credit Card Agreements, 2008
Competitor Profile: Citi Retail Services (Citigroup, Inc.)
Citi invokes parent company's might as competitive advantage
Delinquencies and charge-offs decimate profits
Home Depot negotiates advantageous deal with Citi
Rising middle class in emerging countries a source of growth
Table 5-2: Citigroup, Selected International Card Initiatives, 2008
Competitor Profile: HSBC Retail Services (HSBC Bank USA)
HSBC maintains third place, but still trails at a distance
Quarterly losses reverse previous year's profits
Neiman Marcus sues HSBC for threatening to tamper with cardholder accounts in the face of losses
Competitor Profile: JPMorgan Chase & Co
Chase more than doubles market share in two years
Charge-offs could continue to escalate
Chase configures innovative deals for retail portfolio acquisitions
Competitor Profile: Alliance Data (traded on NYSE as ADS: Alliance Data Systems Corp.)
Delivers loyalty and marketing programs using transaction data 2007 revenue up 15%, private-label growth seen for 2009
"Born from retail"
Blackstone Group backs out of planned acquisition, citing logistics, costs
Table 5-3: Alliance Data, Selected Private-Label Credit Card Agreements, 2008
Competitor Profile: Target Financial Services (Target Corp.)
Target delivers design at a discount in a clean, well-lighted space Unable to "inspire" shoppers
Chapter 6: Highlights
Chapter 6: The Consumer
Methodology
The Private-Label Cardholder: Introduction
Nearly 73 million American adults, or one in three, have a private-label credit card
Table 6-1: Penetration and Usage Rates: Selected Credit Card
Classifications, 2008 (U.S. adults)
More than 70% of gas cardholders use their cards monthly
Table 6-2: Percentage of Overall Cardholders Who Use Cards Yearly and Monthly: Selected Credit Card Classifications, 2008 (U.S. adults who have a credit card)
Figure 6-1: Card Use in the Past 30 Days: Selected Credit Card
Classifications, 2008 (U.S. adults who have credit cards)
Usage rates for all private-label credit cards are on the decline
Table 6-3: Usage of Credit Cards in the Last Year: Selected Credit Card Classifications, Spring 2004-Winter 2008 (percentage of U.S. adults)
Table 6-4: Usage of Credit Cards in the Last Year: Selected Credit Card Classifications, Spring 2004-Winter 2008 (number of U.S. adults, in thousands)
Figure 6-2: Change in Number of U.S. Adults Using Credit Cards in the Last Year, by Card Classification, Spring 2004 vs. Winter 2008 (percentage)
Consumer Focus: Cardholder Demographics
Usage rates of store cards increase with age
Table 6-5: Usage of Credit Cards in the Last Year: Selected Credit Card Classifications, by Age of Consumer, 2008 (percentage of U.S. adults)
Consumers over the age of 44 use department store cards at more than 20% the average rate
Table 6-6: Indices for Use of Selected Credit Card Classifications in Last Year, By Age of Consumer, 2008 (U.S. Adults)
Figure 6-3: Indices for Use of Selected Credit Card Classifications in Last Year, By Age of Consumer, 2008 (U.S. Adults)
Twice as many women use private-label credit cards
Table 6-7: Usage of Credit Cards in the Last Year: Selected Credit Card Classifications, by Gender of Consumer, 2008 (percent of U.S. adults)
Table 6-8: Indices for Use of Credit Cards in the Last Year: Selected Credit Card Classifications, by Gender of Consumer, 2008 (U.S. Adults)
More than 25% of whites and Asians use private-label credit cards
Table 6-9: Usage of Credit Cards in the Last Year: Selected Credit Card Classifications, By Race/Ethnicity of Consumer, 2008 (U.S. adults)
Whites use store cards at rates significantly above the norm
Table 6-10: Indices for Use of Credit Cards in the Last Year: Selected Credit Card Classifications, By Race/Ethnicity of Consumer, 2008 (U.S. Adults)
Northeasterners are more vigorous users of store cards, but less so when it comes to JCPenney
Table 6-11: Usage of Credit Cards in the Last Year: Selected Credit Card Classifications, by Region of Consumer, 2008 (percent of U.S. adults)
Table 6-12: Indices of Usage of Credit Cards in the Last Year: Selected Credit Card Classifications, by Region of Consumer, 2008 (U.S. adults)
Table 6-13: Usage of Credit Cards in the Last Year: Selected Credit Card Classifications, by Income of Consumer, 2008 (percent of U.S. adults)
Clothing/specialty stores particularly favored by consumers with household incomes of $75,000+
Table 6-14: Indices for Use of Credit Cards in the Last Year: Selected Credit Card Classifications, by Income of Consumer, 2008 (U.S. adults)
Figure 6-4: Indices for Use of Credit Cards in the Last Year: Selected Credit Card Classifications, by Income of Consumer, 2008 (U.S. adults)
Smaller households are more frequent users of store cards
Table 6-15: Usage of Credit Cards in the Last Year: Selected Credit Card Classifications, by Household Size, 2008 (U.S. adults)
In 3-person households, use of store cards drops precipitously
Table 6-16: Indices for Use of Selected Credit Card Classifications in Last Year, By Household Size, 2008 (U.S. Adults)
Discussion: Exceptionally heavy users
Table 6-17: Indices for Use of Any Credit Card in Last Month, Select Demographic Characteristics, 2008 (U.S. Adults)
Table 6-18: Indices for Use of Any Private-Label Card in Last Month, Select Demographic Characteristics, 2008 (U.S. Adults)
Table 6-19: Indices for Use of Any Private-Label Credit Card, Excluding Gas, in Last Month, Select Demographic Characteristics, 2008 (U.S. Adults)
Table 6-20: Indices for Use of Any Department Store Card in Last Month, Select Demographic Characteristics, 2008 (U.S. Adults)
Table 6-21: Indices for Use of Sears or JCPenney Card in Last Month, Select Demographic Characteristics, 2008 (U.S. Adults)
Table 6-22: Indices for Use of Other Department Store Card in Last Month, Select Demographic Characteristics, 2008 (U.S. Adults)
Table 6-23: Indices for Use of Sears Card in Last Month, Select Demographic Characteristics, 2008 (U.S. Adults)
Table 6-24: Indices for Use of JCPenney Card in Last Month, Select Demographic Characteristics, 2008 (U.S. Adults)
Table 6-25: Indices for Use of Gas Card in Last Month, Select Demographic Characteristics, 2008 (U.S. Adults)
Table 6-26: Indices for Use of Clothing/Specialty Store Card in Last Month, Select Demographic Characteristics, 2008 (U.S. Adults)
Consumer Focus: Cardholder Payment Preferences
Use of store cards flat for purchases of clothing, groceries, drug store items, and gas
Table 6-27: Payment Option Used Most Often, by Retail Category, 2003, 2005, and 2008 (percent)
Table 6-28: Demographic Characteristics of Respondents Who Use Store Credit Cards Most Often, by Retail Category, 2008 (percent)
One in 10 shoppers uses store cards for holiday gift purchases
Table 6-29: Credit Card Used for Holiday Gift Purchases, December 2004-December 2007 (percent)
Consumer Focus: Cardholder Attitudes
Holders some of store cards are decidedly disinclined to pay cash
Table 6-30: Indices by Private-Label Credit Card Classification for Agreement with Statement: “I Often Prefer To Pay Cash For The Things I Buy," 2008 (U.S. adults)
Department store cardholders consider themselves to be careful stewards of their money
Table 6-31: Indices by Private-Label Credit Card Classification for Agreement with Statement: “I’m Careful With My Money," 2008 (U.S. adults)
Table 6-32: Indices by Private-Label Credit Card Classification for Agreement with Statement: “I’m No Good At Saving Money," 2008 (U.S. adults)
Table 6-33: Indices by Private-Label Credit Card Classification for Agreement with Statement: “I Tend To Spend Money Without Thinking," 2008 (U.S. adults)
Table 6-34: Indices by Private-Label Credit Card Classification for Agreement with Statement: “I Don’t Like The Idea Of Being In Debt," 2008 (U.S. adults)
Consumers who use store cards are exceptionally fond of shopping
Table 6-35: Indices by Private-Label Credit Card Classification for Agreement with Statement: “I Really Enjoy Any Kind Of Shopping,” 2008 (U.S. adults)
Table 6-36: Indices by Private-Label Credit Card Classification for Agreement with Statement: “I Go Shopping Frequently,” 2008 (U.S. adults)
Table 6-37: Indices by Private-Label Credit Card Classification for Agreement with Statement: “I Only Go Shopping To Buy Something I Really Need,” 2008 (U.S. adults)
Table 6-38: Indices by Private-Label Credit Card Classification for Agreement with Statement: “When Shopping, I Get What I Want And Leave,” 2008 (U.S. adults)
Table 6-39: Indices by Private-Label Credit Card Classification for Agreement with Statement: “When I Shop I Visit A Variety Of Stores,” 2008 (U.S. adults)
Cardholders do not consider shopping a social occasion
Table 6-40: Indices by Private-Label Credit Card Classification for Agreement with Statement: “I Prefer To Shop With My Friends,” 2008 (U.S. adults)
Table 6-41: Indices by Private-Label Credit Card Classification for Agreement with Statement: “I Prefer To Shop With My Family,” 2008 (U.S. adults)
Table 6-42: Indices by Private-Label Credit Card Classification for Agreement with Statement: “When Shopping With Others, I Prefer Splitting Up,” 2008 (U.S. adults)
Clothing/specialty store card users are significantly more likely to plan shopping trips online
Table 6-43: Indices by Private-Label Credit Card Classification for Agreement with Statement: “I Use The Internet To Help Plan Shopping Trips,” 2008 (U.S. adults)
Table 6-44: Indices by Private-Label Credit Card Classification for Agreement with Statement: “I’m Usually Willing To Shop New Stores,” 2008 (U.S. adults)
Table 6-45: Indices by Private-Label Credit Card Classification for Agreement with Statement: “I Usually Am The First Among My Friends To Shop At A New Store,” 2008 (U.S. adults)
Table 6-46: Indices by Private-Label Credit Card Classification for Agreement with Statement: “I Will Travel Up To An Hour Or More To Shop At Favorite Store,” 2008 (U.S. adults)
Table 6-47: Indices by Private-Label Credit Card Classification for Agreement with Statement: “I Prefer To Buy Products From Specialty Stores,” 2008 (U.S. adults)
Table 6-48: Indices by Private-Label Credit Card Classification for Agreement with Statement: “I Prefer Shopping At Specialty Stores Because They Tend To Carry The Best Brands,” 2008 (U.S. adults)
Users of department store cards prefer to buy domestically produced merchandise
Table 6-49: Indices by Private-Label Credit Card Classification for Agreement with Statement: “I Buy Goods Produced By My Own Country When I Can,” 2008 (U.S. adults)
Store cardholders are conflicted over the lure of the price tag
Table 6-50: Indices by Private-Label Credit Card Classification for Agreement with Statement: “I’m Drawn To Specific Stores; Don’t Shop By Sales,” 2008 (U.S. adults)
Table 6-51: Indices by Private-Label Credit Card Classification for Agreement with Statement: “I Head Right To The Clearance Rack When I Enter A Store,” 2008 (U.S. adults)
Table 6-52: Indices by Private-Label Credit Card Classification for Agreement with Statement: “I Will Travel An Hour Or More To Factory Outlet Stores,” 2008 (U.S. adults)
Store cardholders can be both methodical and impulse shoppers
Table 6-53: Indices by Private-Label Credit Card Classification for Agreement with Statement: “I Prefer To Buy Things On The Spur Of The Moment,” 2008 (U.S. adults)
Table 6-54: Indices by Private-Label Credit Card Classification for Agreement with Statement: “I Tend To Spend Long Periods Of Time In Store Browsing,” 2008 (U.S. adults)
Chapter 7: Highlights
Chapter 7: Looking Ahead: Trends and Opportunities
Customer service critical in current circumstances
Are third parties up to the task?
Banks should "think like retailers"…
…But they're thinking like banks
Target for Best ROI
Older, richer, smaller households index high for monthly usage of store cards
Table 7-1: Indices for Use of Selected Credit Card Classifications in the Last Month, by Persons Aged 45-54, 2008 (U.S. Adults)
Table 7-2: Indices for Use of Selected Credit Card Classifications in the Last Month, by Persons Aged 55-64, 2008 (U.S. Adults)
Table 7-3: Indices for Use of Selected Credit Card Classifications in the Last Month, by Persons Aged 65+, 2008 (U.S. Adults)
Table 7-4: Indices for Use of Selected Credit Card Classifications in the Last Month, by Women, 2008 (U.S. Adults)
Table 7-5: Indices for Use of Selected Credit Card Classifications in the Last Month, by Whites, 2008 (U.S. Adults)
Table 7-6: Indices for Use of Selected Credit Card Classifications in the Last Month, by Residents of the Northeast, 2008 (U.S. Adults)
Table 7-7: Indices for Use of Selected Credit Card Classifications in the Last Month, by Households with Incomes of $75,000-$99,999, 2008 (U.S. Adults)
Table 7-8: Indices for Use of Selected Credit Card Classifications in the Last Month, by Households with Incomes of $100,000-$149,999, 2008 (U.S. Adults)
Table 7-9: Indices for Use of Selected Credit Card Classifications in the Last Month, by Households with Incomes of $150,000+, 2008 (U.S. Adults)
Table 7-10: Indices for Use of Selected Credit Card Classifications in the Last Month, by One-Person Households, 2008 (U.S. Adults)
Table 7-11: Indices for Use of Selected Credit Card Classifications in the Last Month, by Two-Person Households, 2008 (U.S. Adults)
Clothing/specialty store cardholders are enthusiastic shoppers
Table 7-12: Indices for Agreement with Selected Statements on Attitudes Toward Shopping, 2008 (U.S. adults who have a clothing/specialty store credit card)
Does the specialty store shopper represent an under-exploited opportunity?
Asian consumers may be a particularly profitable prospect
Table 7-13: Usage of Credit Cards in the Last Year: Selected Credit Card Classifications, By Race/Ethnicity of Consumer, 2008 (percent of U.S. adults)
Table 7-14: Indices for Use of Credit Cards in the Last Year: Selected Credit Card Classifications, By Race/Ethnicity of Consumer, 2008 (U.S. Adults)
Maximize Online Store Card Use
Table 7-15: Indices by Private-Label Credit Card Classification for Agreement with Statement: “I Use The Internet To Help Plan Shopping Trips,” 2008 (U.S. adults)
Revive Layaway
Promote Merchandise Over Gift Cards
Recognize American Optimism
Appendix: Addresses of Selected Marketers
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