Hispanic Consumers Weather Economic Storm Differently Than Non-Hispanics

"Almost all Americans are cutting back because of the recession, but in Hispanic households across the country, these cutbacks have a unique tone. New information from market research firm Mintel shows US Hispanics skirting some of the major lifestyle shifts being endured by non-Hispanics. “Because of the recession, many people are scaling back—dining out less, entertaining at home more, and spending less on their credit cards,” states Leylha Ahuile, senior multicultural analyst at Mintel. “Be