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Consumer spending in May increased more than forecast
June 28, 2010 | No Comment

Source: Bloomberg
Consumer spending in the U.S. rose in May more than forecast, a sign households are gaining confidence in the recovery and the job market.
Purchases rose 0.2 percent after little change the prior month, Commerce …

Retailers keep cost of living down
June 17, 2010 | No Comment

Source: Business Week
The cost of living in the U.S. dropped in May for a second month, signaling the world’s largest economy is recovering without causing prices to flare.
Retailers such as Wal-Mart Stores Inc. are cutting …

Customer satisfaction tied to discounts
June 15, 2010 | No Comment
Customer satisfaction tied to discounts

Source: Chicago Tribune
Customers are the most satisfied when they score a deal, an indication that the economy continues to play a role in consumers’ decision-making, according to the latest satisfaction survey.
The University of Michigan’s American Customer …

Grocery stores see more signs of easing deflation in U.S.
January 15, 2010 | No Comment
Grocery stores see more signs of easing deflation in U.S.

Source: CNN Money
NEW YORK -(Dow Jones)- Supermarket operators got another sign that deflation is easing in the U.S. with food prices posting their largest monthly increase in more than a year.
The U.S. Labor Department on Friday …