Content about Consumer confidence

May 6, 2013
Nielsen: U.S. consumers spending looking up

North American consumers opened their wallets in the first quarter of 2013 and exhibited a desire to spend again, although they remain cautious, according to the Nielsen Global Survey of Consumer Confidence and Spending Intentions.

April 26, 2013
Consumer confidence down in April

Consumer confidence dropped in April to a three-month low amid discouraging economic indicators, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan Survey of Consumers.

April 12, 2013
Consumer confidence falls to nine-month low

A report released Friday found that confidence among American consumers declined in April to a nine-month low.

March 27, 2013
Consumer confidence plummets in March

Consumer confidence fell sharply in March, according to The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index.

February 26, 2013
Consumer confidence rebounds in February

Consumer confidence rebounded in February, reversing three straight months of declines, according to The Conference Board, a private research group.

January 29, 2013
Consumer confidence in January falls to 14-month low

A report released Tuesday by The Conference Board showed that confidence among U.S. consumers fell in January to its lowest point since November 2011.

January 28, 2013
NRF forecasts slower sales for 2013

Retail industry sales (which exclude automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants) will increase 3.4%, down slightly from 4.2% in 2012 and 5.8% in 2011, according to the National Retail Federation’s 2013 economic forecast.

January 18, 2013
Consumer confidence falls in January

Consumer confidence fell in January to a one-year low, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Friday.

January 10, 2013
Consumer confidence waned last week

The Bloomberg Consumer Comfort Index fell to minus 34.4 in the seven days ended Jan. 6 from minus 31.8 the prior period, the biggest one-week drop since August.

January 3, 2013
Consumer confidence rises on hiring advance

A report released by Bloomberg showed that consumer sentiment climbed last week and U.S. companies added more workers than projected in December.

December 27, 2012
Capital Investments

Ever since the financial crisis, consumer confidence has labored to regain strength, and spending has been correspondingly subpar. So it’s not surprising that retailers have been extremely reluctant to make big capital outlays. But now there are signs that consumers are loosening their purse strings and, as they do, momentum is building among retailers to renew capital spending on certain projects.

December 27, 2012
Consumer confidence tumbles in December

A report issued by the Conference Board said that its consumer confidence index fell sharply in December to 65.1 from 75.1 in November, impacted by fears of tax increases and impending government spending cuts.

December 7, 2012
Consumer confidence falls

Consumer confidence declined more than expected in December, reaching a four-month low as Americans grew concerned about the possibility of higher taxes next year.

November 27, 2012
Consumer confidence rises to four-year high in November

A report released by the Conference Board showed that consumer confidence rose in November to the highest level in more than four years.

November 9, 2012
Consumer confidence jumps

Confidence among consumers hit a five-year high in November, boding well for retailers as they head into the holiday season.

October 29, 2012
Consumer confidence rose to highest level in five years

According to Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan, the Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index rose to 82.6 in October, the highest level since September 2007.

October 15, 2012
Deloitte: Consumer spending index rose in September

Deloitte’s Consumer Spending Index rose in September, aided by a near 11% gain in home prices.

October 12, 2012
Nielsen survey gives retailers reason for holiday cheer

Higher consumer confidence levels, increased impulse buying and consumer intent to spend more could all lead to an upside surprise in 2012 holiday spending, according to Nielsen analyses.

September 25, 2012
Consumer Confidence Index increases in September

The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index, which had declined in August, improved in September to 70.3 -- up from 61.3 in August.

July 31, 2012
Consumer confidence unexpectedly rises in July

Consumer confidence unexpectedly rose in July as Americans were more optimistic about the short-term outlook than they were about their current conditions, according to a report released by The Conference Group, private research group.

July 13, 2012
Consumer confidence drops to lowest point this year

Consumer confidence unexpectedly declined in July to the lowest level this year as Americans over concerns about the economy, Bloomberg reported.

July 5, 2012
Macy’s and Kohl’s post disappointing results in June

Analysts expected 18 top retail chains to report a modest gains in June, as high unemployment and falling consumer confidence have taken a toll on spending.

June 27, 2012
Consumer confidence in June dips to five-month low

The Conference Board, in its monthly sentiment index released on Wednesday, said that confidence among U.S. consumers dropped in June for a fourth consecutive month, reaching a five-month low.

June 4, 2012
Retailers using pent-up cash; 58% plan to increase capital spending, with IT No. 1 priority

Retail executives have more cash, are adding employees and enjoying stronger revenue, but they remain quite guarded longer term, not seeing a complete economic recovery until 2014 or later, according to the 2012 Retail Outlook Survey by audit, tax, and advisory firm KPMG LLP.

May 29, 2012
Consumer sentiment at highest level since fall 2007

Consumer confidence in May rose to the highest level since October 2007, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan final index of consumer sentiment.

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