ChangeWave's latest survey shows a very slight improvement in U.S. consumer spending for August after the pullbacks of the previous two months.

The survey of 2,739 U.S. consumers, completed August 10th, has also picked up a significant improvement in U.S. consumer sentiment and expectations, along with some signs of momentum for a small number of retailers.

The report also takes a close look at the Back to School spending season.

Report Details Include:

• Changes in Overall U.S. Consumer Spending
• Back-to-School Spending
• Consumer Spending Behavioral Forecasts Going Forward
• Consumer Spending on Electronics, Household Repairs, Travel/Vacation, Restaurants, Autos and other categories
• Next 90-day spending projections for several major retailers including Amazon (AMZN), Apple (AAPL), Bed, Bath and Beyond (BBBY), Best Buy (BBY), Costco (COST), JC Penney (JCP), Macys (M), Nordstrom (JWN), Target (TGT) and Wal-Mart (WMT)
• Home Entertainment & Shopping Trends
• Consumer Spending at Best Buy
• Changes in Consumer Sentiment and Expectations
• Changes in Consumer Confidence in the Stock Market
• Consumer Satisfaction with Personal Finances
• Consumer Credit Card Spending
• Impact of the Economy on Investors – including Money Inflows and Outflows

Companies in the Report:

AMAZON (AMZN), APPLE (AAPL), BED BATH & BEYOND (BBBY), BEST BUY (BBY), COSTCO (COST), J. C. PENNEY (JCP), MACY'S (M), NORDSTROM (JWN), TARGET (TGT), WAL-MART (WMT)