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The United States may be in a post-recession period, but many of the spending values created during the time have stayed with affluent consumers, causing a hesitancy to spend, according to a report from Unity Marketing.
By Sarah Jones
The United States may be in a post-recession period, but many of the spending values created during the time have stayed with affluent consumers, causing a hesitancy to spend, according to a report from Unity Marketing.