NEW YORK, April 11, 2011—Despite showing no signs of spending less in recent months, a new Deloitte survey found that nearly three-quarters (74 percent) of Americans believe higher prices could slow their spending in the months ahead. Deloitte’s study also revealed that mobile and social connections are helping shoppers make savvier buying decisions in the wake of the recession.
Households in the United States are taking note of events that could curb their willingness to spend. For example, more than....