Accenture Study Finds Half of U.S. Consumers Intend to Purchase Luxury Products in Next Six Months; Small Luxuries Entice Shoppers to Splurge

Half of U.S. consumers are likely to make a small luxury purchase in the next six months, including 53 percent who are likely to purchase specialty food or drinks, 48 percent to purchase luxury clothing and 48 percent to purchase luxury personal care products, according to new research from Accenture (NYSE: ACN).