The signs of improvement in our November consumer survey have continued in December, with our latest ChangeWave survey showing a strong seasonal pickup in overall U.S. consumer spending, led by upswings in consumer electronics and restaurants. ChangeWave Research is a service of 451 Research.

The survey of 2,502 U.S. consumers, completed December 16, is showing the most bullish consumer spending behavior of the past six months, coupled with improvements in consumer confidence and expectations. Overall spending growth, however, is still below that of a year ago

Report details include:

• Consumer Spending Behavioral Forecasts – Past 4 Years Comparison
• Consumer Spending on Electronics, Restaurants, Retailers, Travel/Vacation, 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), Kohls (KSS), 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

Report details include:

Amazon (AMZN), Apple (AAPL), Bed, Bath and Beyond (BBBY), Best Buy (BBY), Costco (COST), JC Penney (JCP), Kohls (KSS), Macys (M), Target (TGT), Walmart (WMT)

The complete December Consumer Spending Report is available here.