3 Reasons Why Consumers' Gas Price 'Savings' Aren't A Sure Bet For Solid Retail Sales

When gas prices began to decline late last year, consumers immediately felt the relief during the heavy spending holiday season, and confidence in the economy reached levels not seen since before the Great Recession. As 2015 dawned pump prices remained low, economic sentiment continued at elevated levels, yet consumers didn't follow through with a “spend, spend, spend” mantra for the New Year.