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Consumers scaling down for the holidays

Last update: November 22, 2008 - 7:27 PM


88% will spend the same or less on gifts

83% will buy more items on sale

75% feel pressure from debts

62% will wait for a sale

61% will focus on practical gifts

58% will cut back because of credit concerns

49% will cut travel plans

Sources: America's Research Group/UBS, Maritz, Deloitte, Accenture, Consumer Reports, Thrivent

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