What is impacting the consumer is the cooler weather in several key regions, the increasing energy costs which take cash flow from the mall to the tank and a lack of exciting new fashion, ... We would also point out that a flattish market performance and news of layoffs are probably in the back of consumers' minds and causing a tightening of purse strings.  -   Mark Friedman     Quotes
What is impacting the consumer is the cooler weather in several key regions, the increasing energy costs which take cash flow from the mall to the tank and a lack of exciting new fashion, ... We would also point out that a flattish market performance and news of layoffs are probably in the back of consumers' minds and causing a tightening of purse strings. Mark Friedman
 Energy