"A lot of them run roughshod over consumers because they are in such a vulnerable position and often have no ability to seek recourse."

And economic policy is still shaped to benefit manufacturers over consumers, giving Japanese corporations an advantage in global competition.

"They have consistently sided with the utilities over the environment and consumers."

But if more carriers disappear, survivors might gain a stranglehold over consumers.

A big name in the superpremium category is also going into high gear to win over consumers.

As the battle heats up to win over consumers who are concerned about the environment, packaging is becoming more of an issue.

Mojave stunts aside, Vista has failed to win over consumers.

Yet relatively few banks or credit card companies have won over Hispanic consumers, advertising and marketing executives say.

They don't want to favor big business over consumers and taxpayers.

And they have a new respect for quality to win over consumers who are bombarded with more choices than ever.