sunseeker

Transformation in Retail Shopping Gains Momentum

I am confused. As a consumer, I would think I either consume or save (which includes pay down debt or invest). Inflation and higher energy doesn't cause me to consume less. It may force me to allocate more of my consumption to food and energy. But, unless I am saving, my consumption isn't "pulling in". Since this article is a summary of the survey, I really am struggling with how the survey gets the writer to conclude that consumers are pulling in versus just reallocating their spending.