Consumers spend more time and attention on a book than a film or television show, he said.

Are consumers spending less because many of them have lost money, at least on paper?

That is because the American economy remains strong and consumers are still spending.

Consumers spent a bit more money last month but only because of inflation.

American consumers spent about $1.8 billion on fur last year, a 50 percent increase since 1998.

According to the department, consumers spent $7.3 billion more than it had originally thought.

Consumers spend more than $7 billion a year on chocolate.

American consumers often spend more money for slower service than in other countries.

American consumers and companies spend about $14 billion on international telecommunications services each year.

That was 25 percent more than the average consumer spends.