Quick note for your weekend thoughts.
As difficult as it has been to find a silver lining to the pandemic, there have been one or two recurring themes that could be classified as positive, or at least opportunistic. One theme is that a fair number of people with whom I have spoken have reported far lower overall (or at least discretionary) spending in the past couple of months compared to “normal” times. Think:
- Going out to dinner & drinks
- Travel… whether weekend or vacations
- Hair color & hair cuts
- Nail salons
- Massage & spa appointments/memberships
- Traditional Gym memberships
- Kids’ camps & activities
