Consumers continue to shoulder the expansion of the U.S. economy, even as late-year data reveal a more deliberate spending posture and a softer pace of...
The latest consumer confidence data points to a public that is cautiously recalibrating expectations for 2026, encouraged by cooling inflation yet unsettled by a volatile...
Online shopping has stopped being a young person’s game, and the data now points to a broader shift: where consumers shop is increasingly tied to...
The U.S. economy is advancing on the strength of household spending even as the pace of income growth slips into a lower gear. Economic data...
Most Americans probably don’t remember the exact inflation rate last year. But they remember that the footlong they once paid 5 dollars for is now...
In 2026, Buy Now, Pay Later stops being a checkout feature and becomes working capital for the modern middle class, replacing overdraft and late fees...
American consumers spent more this holiday season while using cross-channel shopping and artificial intelligence (AI) tools for bargain hunting and convenience, according to separate analyses...
Consumers are increasingly comfortable completing purchases directly inside artificial intelligence (AI) platforms, signaling a potential shift in how digital commerce journeys are structured. A new...
Consumers are increasingly open to letting artificial intelligence (AI) move beyond answering questions and begin acting on their behalf, but that willingness remains selective and...