The Friday File: Americans will spend $6.6 billion on food and retail purchases celebrating July 4^th, up 6% from 2014. 64% of Americans will attend a cookout/barbecue and probably eat at least one of the 150 million hot dogs sold this weekend, 43% will enjoy the $675 million spent on fireworks, 12% will attend a parade and 11% will spend $16 billion travelling. Have a joyous and festive 4^th!