U.S. consumer spending is holding relatively steady in April although the impact of inflation and higher energy costs continues to be felt by consumers, according to a new ChangeWave survey.

Importantly, the survey of 2,710 consumers – completed April 12 – shows a modest uptick in consumer confidence and expectations, along with improved spending on household repairs and travel/vacations.

Several major retailers are showing renewed momentum this month, and on the home entertainment front two key companies have hit their highest levels ever in a ChangeWave survey.

Report details include:

• Changes in Overall U.S. Consumer Spending
• A 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)
• Leading Home Entertainment Retailers
• Impact of Inflation and Higher Energy Prices on Discretionary Spending – including shifts in consumer buying habits and driving behavior
• 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

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)

The complete April Consumer Spending Report is available here.