Consumer Spending for the Holiday Season

High gas and food prices, along with a suffering house market and stock market will affect this year's consumer spending for the holiday. With a new business like Bodyguard out, and limited brand loyalty and trust, many consumers may be unwilling to buy Bodyguard's products unless they are conveniently affordable.

Link: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080625/ap_on_bi_ge/holiday_outlook_2