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Consumer Sentiment Improves but Workers See Little Income Growth Ahead

Consumer Sentiment Improves but Workers See Little Income Growth Ahead
Consumer Sentiment Improves but Workers See Little Income Growth Ahead
February 06, 2026  |  Economy

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...

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Digital Wallet Use Still Lags in the Physical Store
Digital Wallet Use Still Lags in the Physical Store
January 30, 2026  |  Payment Methods

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...

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American Consumers Fuel Strongest Quarterly Growth in Two Years
American Consumers Fuel Strongest Quarterly Growth in Two Years
January 22, 2026  |  Economy

The U.S. economy is advancing on the strength of household spending even as the pace of income growth slips into a lower gear. Get the...

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How Affordability Became America’s Conversation
How Affordability Became America’s Conversation
January 21, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

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...

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BNPL’s Next Act Is as Consumer Working Capital
BNPL’s Next Act Is as Consumer Working Capital
January 08, 2026  |  News

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...

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Holiday Shoppers Increase Their Use of Cross-Channel Shopping and AI Tools
Holiday Shoppers Increase Their Use of Cross-Channel Shopping and AI Tools
December 23, 2025  |  Retail

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...

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AI-Driven Convenience Is Replacing Traditional Shopping for Consumers
AI-Driven Convenience Is Replacing Traditional Shopping for Consumers
December 19, 2025  |  eCommerce

Consumers are increasingly comfortable completing purchases directly inside artificial intelligence (AI) platforms, signaling a potential shift in how digital commerce journeys are structured. Get the...

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Everyday Planning and Shopping Lead Consumer Shift to AI Assistants
Everyday Planning and Shopping Lead Consumer Shift to AI Assistants
December 18, 2025  |  Artificial Intelligence

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...

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