Consumer spending is rising in November according to the latest ChangeWave survey, but the holiday shopping growth rate is proving below that of last year. ChangeWave Research is a division of The 451 Group.

The survey of 2,691 U.S. consumers, completed November 13, shows a surge in two key spending areas, as well as a significant improvement in confidence and expectations. The biggest beneficiary here appears to be Amazon (AMZN), as it continues to grow its overall dominance of the online shopping space.

Report details include:

• Consumer Spending Behavioral Forecasts – Past 4 Years Comparison
• Consumer Holiday Spending Plans – A Seven Year Comparison
• Consumer Spending on Electronics, Restaurants, Travel/Vacation, Autos, and other categories
• Next 90-day spending projections for several major retailers including Amazon (AMZN), Apple (AAPL), Best Buy (BBY), Costco (COST), JC Penney (JCP), Macys (M), Target (TGT) and Walmart (WMT)
• Consumer Confidence with the U.S. Stock Market
• Changes in Consumer Sentiment and Expectations
• A Look at Demand for Amazon Kindle Fire Tablet

Companies in the Report:

AMAZON (AMZN), APPLE (AAPL), BEST BUY (BBY), COSTCO (COST), J.C. PENNEY (JCP), MACY'S (M), TARGET (TGT), WAL-MART (WMT)

The complete Consumer Holiday Spending Report is available here.