consumer spending
Despite Wintry Weather, Apparel Spending Picks Up in February
Though total consumer spending had its smallest increase in seven months, apparel spending had its biggest…
U.S. Consumer Spending Stays Weak
The latest government data confirm what apparel retailers have been experiencing since the beginning of…
The Economy is Improving but Consumers are Still Playing it Safe
How are U.S. consumers doing? It depends on who you ask, of course. The middle manager who just got laid off…
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Women’s Category Leads Consumer Spending on Apparel in January
Womenswear continues to lead consumer spending on apparel, according to data released last week by the U.S…
Gains in Womenswear Lift Consumer Spending on Apparel and Footwear in December
Are women rediscovering apparel? According to data released last week by the U.S. Commerce Department…
Report: Apparel and Footwear Contributed $361 billion to the U.S. Economy in 2013
On average, Americans each spent $1,141 to purchase 64 garments and 7.5 pairs of shoes in 2013, more than any…
Report: U.S. Footwear Consumption Reached a Record $74 billion in 2013
On average, Americans each spent $1,141 to purchase 64 garments and 7.5 pairs of shoes in 2013, more than any…
Consumers Spending More on Apparel and Footwear
Consumer spending on apparel and footwear picked up in September, according to the most current data released…
Consumer Spending on Apparel Slows Again
Consumer spending on apparel and footwear continued its slow steady slide in May, according to the most…
Parents Expect to Spend More on Back-to-School, Survey Says
Parents plan to increase spending on back-to-school items this year, according to management consulting firm…
Summer’s Increased Spending Hints at a Rosier Future
Unemployment numbers are down and summer retail sales are up in the U.S. A good portion of the purchasing…
Spending on Cars, Smartphones Steals “Share of Wallet” From Apparel in April
Consumer spending on apparel and footwear continued its slow steady slide in April, according to the…
Consumers Increased Credit Card Use in March
Americans spent more than they earned in March, using credit cards to finance the difference, according…
Buying Binge Forecast For Luxury Buyers
A 20 percent increase in global spending by luxury consumers has been forecast for 2020, according to a…