Mastercard October Spending Numbers
November 5th, 2008
| Categories: News
According to Mastercard’s data service, SpendingPulse, October spending numbers were horrible. Here are some data-points y/y:
-Apparel sales -12.2%. Women’s apparel -18.2%. Men’s apparel -8.3%. Footwear -9.7%
-Electronics and appliances -19.9% vs. -13.8% in September
-Furniture -15.1%, home furnishings and decor -20.6%
-Luxury high-end sales -20.1% vs. -4.8% in September
-E-commerce -3.9%
-Restaurants +0.3%, fast-food +1%
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