January 06, 2004 (vol. 113, iss. 70) • Page Image 7
…The Michigan Daily - Tuesday, January 6, 2004 - 7A ECONOMY Continued from Page 1A personal financial situation, which in turn led them to look for more discounts during the shopping season. "Smaller than anticipated discounts as well as greater concerns about their financial situation caused con- sumers to become more cautious spenders," Curtin said. "Retailers viewed the increasing optimism (in the nation's economic growth) as a reason to cu...…

















































