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Despite media reports about a potentially gloomy holiday season, consumers have proven to be fairly resilient thus far and we have learned not to underestimate their willingness and ability to spend.

Historically, spending for back-to-school is a closely watched indicator of consumers' willingness and ability to spend, and has been a good indicator of what consumers will look to spend during the holiday season.

Another $1 out of consumers' pockets certainly affects consumers' willingness and ability to spend on items other than the basic necessities.

Consumers are fairly worried about the economy. ... I think the holiday season is going to be ho-hum,

Will the animated avatars come out on the market? Yes. Will people buy them? Yes. They're fun and entertaining. But there's a limit to what consumers will spend -- they're already buying games, ring tones, videos, and music. The average cell-phone bill is already around $50. And consumers have shown [a willingness] to spend an extra 5% to 10% a month for data services. But they're not going to spend an unlimited amount for more and more services.

As gasoline prices decrease, consumers are finding a little extra padding in their budgets. Nearly every retail category has seen strong sales growth in the past few months, indicating that retailers will see positive gains as consumers continue to spend this holiday season.

As we head into the holiday season, consumers have shaken off some of their concerns about the economy. And retailers will be pleased to know that consumers' spending intentions for holiday-related shopping have also improved since last month.

Richard Jenkins

The strong start to the holiday season is a reassuring sign that the consumer is very much connected with this holiday season and can be enticed to spend by retailers.

Michael Niemira

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Consumers are learning to look for signs of trouble. Education, outreach and media reports are helping consumers wise up.

American consumers are encouraged to spend. At the same time, they are being told to save money. This holiday season, a growing number are shopping for piggy banks and leaving their credit cards at home.

Even though gas prices have been declining since their peak in early September, consumers are still feeling the emotional and financial pinch, and they clearly see shopping online as a great way to conserve cash they spend on loved ones this holiday season.

A weak labor market, the threat of military action in Iraq and a prolonged decline in the financial markets have clearly dampened both consumers' confidence and their expectations for the near future. The outlook for the holiday retail season is now fairly bleak.

Consumers aren't stupid. They know what the holiday season is like just as well as retailers. They know there are certain things that are part of the holiday season -- and waiting in line is one of those things you can't separate from the holidays.

We remain enthusiastic about the start of this holiday season, as several categories saw substantial revenue increases. The growth in 2004 holiday revenue suggests that consumers are shifting more dollars to the Internet this season.

Heather Dougherty

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