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February 15, 2013
Nielsen global survey finds views of economy improving, but gloom remains

Bad feelings about the global economy persist, with more than half of consumers around the world say the world is in an economic recession, according to a new study by Nielsen.

February 12, 2013
First Data: Consumer card spending growth robust in January

A report released by First Data Corp. found that dollar volume growth rebounded in January, improving to 6.2% versus 4% in December despite the payroll tax increase.

December 13, 2012
Deloitte Consumer Spending Index retreats

After nearly a year of steady gains, the Deloitte Consumer Spending Index (Index) fell in November due to a slowdown in the rise of new home prices and an accelerating decline in real wages.

November 27, 2012
Retail Forecast 2013

By Phillip M. Perry

Overcast with clearing skies — That’s the economic forecast from a major research firm as retailers enter a new year. Drizzly conditions will remain at least for the first half of 2013 as consumers hold tight to their pocketbooks. By the summer, though, light should break through the clouds as the resolutions of critical national uncertainties encourage corporate hiring, capital investment and consumer spending.

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.

August 27, 2012
Why Specialty Lenders Give Retailers an Edge

By Jim Hogan, GE Capital

April 12, 2012
Deloitte: Spending up after several months of decline

A report released by Deloitte found that consumer spending posted an increase in March, reversing a trend of declines.

February 10, 2012
Customer Growth Partners predicts robust spending in 2012

Retail sales will increase by 5.7% in 2012, according to a new report by Customer Growth Partners, a consulting and research firm serving retailers, vendors and institutional investors.

December 8, 2011
U.S. consumer confidence holds at recession levels

A report released Thursday said that consumer confidence in the U.S. was little changed for a second week, holding at a level typically reached during past recessions.

September 7, 2011
American Express study: Consumers opting for less frequent, but larger transactions in retail

Consumers are spending more, but doing so in fewer transactions, according to American Express Business Insights’ most recent Business Insights Spend Sights report.

May 31, 2011
Confidence up in April

Consumers grew more confident in May amid job gains and slightly declining gas prices.

April 11, 2011
Deloitte survey finds consumers bracing for higher prices

Despite showing no signs of spending less in recent months, a new Deloitte survey found that nearly three-quarters (74%) of Americans believe higher prices could slow their spending in the months ahead.

March 23, 2011
Report details moms’ shopping habits

Almost 80% of respondents in a national survey of moms’ shopping habits said that the recession has permanently altered their shopping habits, inducing overall cuts in spending by purchasing items on sale and using coupons.

February 17, 2011
AmEx Business Insights report: Q4 spend increases across board

A report released Thursday by American Express Business Insights said that spending in the fourth quarter was up across the board, but the retail sector spend growth was more subdued despite the holiday shopping season.

January 31, 2011
Consumer spending posts best annual gain since 2007

U.S. consumer spending rose more than expected in December as Americans spent at the fastest pace in three years. The Commerce Department reported that spending rose 0.7% in December, the sixth straight monthly increase.

January 25, 2011
Consumer confidence in January climbs to eight-month high

The Conference Board said Tuesday that its Consumer Confidence Index reached its highest level in eight months as Americans grew more optimistic about the job market.

January 19, 2011
Real estate recovery ongoing

The real estate recovery is well under way, though not without some bumps, workout specialist Dennis P. Yeskey recently told a gathering of more 100 real estate professionals at the "Industry Spotlight: Finance -- Global Trends in the 2011 Real Estate Capital Markets" discussion sponsored by NYCREW, the New York area chapter of the Commercial Real Estate Women network.

November 18, 2010
Report: Holiday spending growth to edge up Q4

A report released Thursday by Kurt Salmon Associates said that, while consumer confidence remains shaky, retail sales should see a modest increase through the holiday season, boosted by broadened growth in personal consumption.

November 1, 2010
Survey: Consumers online more, but spending less

A survey released Tuesday by PriceGrabber.co.uk, an Experian company, found that the recession has caused...

October 31, 2010
Standing Tall

Fifteen years ago, the news coming out of the Northeastern United States wasn’t good....

August 29, 2010
Consumer spending rises at fastest pace in four months

A report released Monday by the Commerce Department found that consumer spending inched up 0.4%...

August 16, 2010
Deloitte Consumer Spending Index continues downward

Deloitte said Tuesday that its Consumer Spending Index experienced a third straight month of decline...

July 15, 2010
Deloitte Consumer Spending Index declines in June

The Deloitte Consumer Spending Index declined in June for the second consecutive month, once again...

June 21, 2010
Survey: Consumers continue thrifty ways despite improving economy

A new report released Tuesday by market research firm The NPD Group found that despite...

June 2, 2010
Report: Jobs data show labor market improving

U.S. private-sector employers added jobs in May and the economy's dominant services sector increased payrolls...

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