l Consumers have scaled back spending on discretionary items, but are less likely to alter spending this spring on items affecting their appearance, according to a report from Port Washington, NY-based research company, the NPD Group. The consumer study revealed that 76% of consumers said they are “being careful” about their discretionary spending, with 41% stating they plan to spend less than usual during the next three months. However, of the 17 product categories tracked in the survey, cos...