date:Sep 14, 2012
ed at 7% from 1998 to 2009, but Cali said unemployment and GDP figures had led to lower purchasing power for gum consumers and fewer chewing occasions.
Declines in the number of kiosks in Spain and Greece as well as falls in consumer visits to convenience stores in the US had also created fewer impulse purchase opportunities, said Cali.
He added that 26% of gum was consumed at work and 16% was consumed going to and from work.
If you dont have a job youre probably chewing less gum, said Cali.