October Consumer Spending Report
Sentiment Bounces Back in October – But Actual Spending Remains Unchanged

October 11, 2010

ChangeWave's October survey presents a mixed picture of the U.S. consumer going forward.

The survey of 2,737 U.S. respondents also points to spending upticks for a handful of major retailers.

Report Details Include:

  • Changes in Overall U.S. Consumer Spending
  • Comparison: Consumer Spending Behavioral Forecasts – Past 3 Years
  • 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 Amazon
  • Changes in Consumer Sentiment and Expectations
  • Changes in Consumer Confidence in the Stock Market
  • Consumer Satisfaction with Personal Finances and Job Security
  • Impact of the Economy on Investors – including Money Inflows and Outflows
  • Early Look at Holiday Spending

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)



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