111.   Consumers continued to be selective shoppers in August.

112.   Consumers continued to spend throughout the recession, and many discount retailers have benefited, Zandi said.

113.   Consumers continued to search for alternatives and at even at NATO headquarters in Brussels the steak counter was closed, and egg-products off the menu.

114.   Corporate bond failures are increasing, and many consumers continue to spend only by borrowing from their home equity.

115.   Despite a recent rise in interest rates, Epperson said consumers are continuing to buy new homes along with the things they need to furnish them.

116.   Despite the rising trade deficit, the U.S. economy has fended off the global turmoil because U.S. consumers have continued to spend with abandon.

117.   Economists said the decline is an indication that consumer spending will continue to slow and hints at future troubles for U.S. businesses.

118.   Factories are boosting production, consumers are continuing to spend and inflation is tame, he noted.

119.   FCC and company officials say that consumers will continue to benefit from the initial savings announced at the start of the plan.

120.   Even with the rebates, consumers continued to be selective shoppers in August.