10 Things We Are Still Buying
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Hey, Big Spender, are you out there? You must be, since December 2008 sales amounted to $343.2 billion. What did you buy? Nothing impulsive or lavish, it would seem. Consumer confidence is at its lowest point in history and retail sales are down. However, while retailers suffer from shoppers changing their behaviors during recessions, there are certain things people won't give up.Click through as we share five of Forbes' list of 10 things Americans are still buying
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