Comments on: Retailers Shouldn’t Expect a Bump in Sales from IRS Rebate Checks

By: b5media - Recession? What Recession?

b5media - Recession? What Recession? — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:51:48 +0000

[...] the economic stimulus package, Susan at Brandcurve believes that Retailers Shouldn’t Expect a Bump in Sales from IRS Rebate Checks. Not such great news considering that was the intent of the economic stimulus package to begin [...]

By: Susan Gunelius

Susan Gunelius — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:55:32 +0000

Excellent point, James!

By: James Seay

James Seay — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:12:11 +0000

It would seem that the rebate checks would still offer a boost if people are paying off bills (most likely mortgage, credit card, car loan). The boost will be to the major companies that line the pockets of the politicians anyway. It is a win-win proposition in my opinion.