1. Special Report:Consumer Spending Expectations & Gas Price Coping Mechanisms BIGresearch® Consumer Intentions and Actions® (CIA®) SurveyMarch-2011, N=8,491May-2011, N=8,344 BIGinsight™ 400 W. Wilson Bridge Rd. Suite 200 Worthington, OH 43085 Ph: 614-846-0146

2. Consumer Confidence is Down… Source: BIGresearch® CIA®, May 03-11, N=8,344 © 2011, Prosper®

3. Consumer Expectations are High When it Comes to Paying More For Clothing Through September How do you expect prices will change over the next 6 months for the following items? Fashion Top (blouse, embellished tee) Pair of Jeans Source: BIGresearch® CIA®, March-2011, N=8,491 © 2011, Prosper®

4. Overwhelming Majority Anticipate Paying More for Gasoline Over the Next 6 Months How do you expect prices will change over the next 6 months for the following items? Source: BIGresearch® CIA®, March-2011, N=8,491 © 2011, Prosper®

5. And They are Coping By: Source: BIGresearch® CIA®, May-2011, N=8,344 © 2011, Prosper®

6. Fluctuating Gas Prices are Also Impacting Spending: Source: BIGresearch® CIA®, May-2011, N=8,344 © 2011, Prosper®

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