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As they are with food, cars and airfares, more affluent shoppers continue to flex their purchasing power, while lower-income Americans show signs of pulling back.

By opening larger stores in affluent neighborhoods, Goodwill is well positioned for when wealthy donors clean out their closets.

Its report is further evidence of a two-track economy, in which lower income consumers are cutting back while more affluent shoppers continue to spend.

Its report is further evidence of a two-track economy, in which lower income consumers are cutting back while more affluent shoppers continue to spend.

Their gloomy outlook was in contrast with the most affluent families, who are enjoying stock-market gains and powering the economy with their spending.