Deloitte Consumer Spending Index Rises Sharply in January.
NEW YORK, Feb. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- The Deloitte Research Leading Index of Consumer Spending rose in January, driven by strong growth in real wages. The Index attempts to track consumer cash flow as an indicator of future consumer spending. "The rise in real wages combined with a...

Deloitte Consumer Spending Index Improves in December, Mainly due to fall in Energy Prices.
NEW YORK, Jan. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The Deloitte Research Leading Index of Consumer Spending improved in December, primarily due to a sharp decline in energy prices that in turn is giving a boost to real wages. The Index attempts to track consumer cash flow as an indicator of future...

Riding Out the Storm: Implications for Consumer Spending.
CHICAGO, Feb. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- "Real GDP contracted at a 3.8% rate in the fourth quarter, significantly less than many expected, but still the worst decline since 1982. Preliminary data on the first quarter isn't any better. Same-store sales continued to plummet in January, as consumers pulled even tighter...

Consumer Spending Remains Higher Since Thanksgiving; Daily spending $124 over the eight days from Black Friday though Dec. 5.
Byline: Frank Newport Synopsis: American consumer spending has picked up since Thanksgiving Day, with average daily spending from Friday, Nov. 28 through Friday, Dec. 5 at $124, well above the average for November prior to Thanksgiving, and also above the average spending for all of 2008 so...

NPD's Consumer Spending Indicator: Consumers Not in a Hurry to Spend.
HEALTH AND BEAUTY CLOSE-UP-3 December 2008-NPD's Consumer Spending Indicator: Consumers Not in a Hurry to Spend(C)2008 - CloseUpMedia - newsdesk@closeupmedia.com With the distraction of the Presidential election behind us and the holiday season upon us, will consumers rebound? The November results of NPD's Consumer Spending...

Deloitte Consumer Spending Index Stabilizes in November.
NEW YORK, Dec. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- The Deloitte Research Leading Index of Consumer Spending stabilized in November, primarily due to the drop in gasoline prices and the resulting rise in real wages. The Index attempts to track consumer cash flow as an indicator of future consumer spending. ...

Deloitte Consumer Spending Index Turns Negative for the First Time Since 1980.
NEW YORK, Nov. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- The Deloitte Research Leading Index of Consumer Spending fell into negative territory in October, primarily due to substantial increases in unemployment claims and continued softness in the housing market. The Index attempts to track consumer cash flow as an indicator of future consumer...

TrendPointers Reports Sharp Decline in Economic Sentiment, Predicts Near-Term Consumer Spending Flat at Best.
Also forecasts up to four percent decline in consumer spending by January 2009 from one year earlier if negative sentiment goes unchecked NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- TrendPointers, a new economic sentiment research firm, forecasts consumer spending from Thanksgiving through January 2009 could drop as much...

New York City SCORE Offers Business Advice on Avoiding Recession Pitfalls.
NEW YORK, Jan. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Entrepreneurs face challenges on many fronts, including lower consumer spending, rising unemployment and tightening credit. SCORE NYC provides confidential mentoring to small businesses free-of-charge. SCORE experts have experience in: finance, accounting, general management, marketing, restaurant, retail and sales prospecting. ...

Nebraska SCORE Offers Advice to Local Businesses on Avoiding Recession Pitfalls.
OMAHA, Neb., Jan. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Entrepreneurs face challenges on many fronts, including lower consumer spending, rising unemployment and tightening credit. SCORE in Nebraska has local offices in Omaha, Lincoln, Norfolk, Columbus, Scottsbluff, and in the Central NE area to provide confidential mentoring to small businesses for...