ChangeWave's latest survey shows that overall U.S. consumer spending remains considerably bogged down for July, but looking ahead to the fall there are some glints of hope.

Importantly the survey of 2,713 consumers, completed July 11, shows signs that this year's Back to School season may prove better than expected – which could provide a critically needed boost to consumer spending that will help get the economy back on track this fall.

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)
• Early Look at Back To School Spending
• Leading Home Entertainment Retailers
• Impact of Inflation and Higher Energy Prices on Discretionary Spending – including shifts in consumer spending 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 Consumer Spending Report is available here.