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Tariffs Force Retailers to Fess Up About Why Things Cost More

Tariffs Force Retailers to Fess Up About Why Things Cost More
Tariffs Force Retailers to Fess Up About Why Things Cost More
June 19, 2025  |  Retail

The biggest retail trend of 2025 might not be the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) or social platforms like TikTok. It might be the impact...

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US Consumers Funnel Side Hustle Cash Directly Into Paying Bills
US Consumers Funnel Side Hustle Cash Directly Into Paying Bills
June 19, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Traditional 9-to-5 employment, and the bi-weekly paycheck, is no longer sufficient for a significant portion of the U.S. population, leading many to pursue alternative income...

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Analysis: Retail Sales Fall as Shoppers Retreat From Big Purchases After Tariff Rush
Analysis: Retail Sales Fall as Shoppers Retreat From Big Purchases After Tariff Rush
June 17, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

The tariff-induced spending splurge may have come to an end. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Consumers Eye Slowing Inflation, but Relief May Be Temporary
Consumers Eye Slowing Inflation, but Relief May Be Temporary
June 09, 2025  |  Economy

The news that consumers expect to see a slowdown in inflation is, arguably, optimistic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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New York Fed: Consumers Expect Inflation to Slow
New York Fed: Consumers Expect Inflation to Slow
June 09, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Consumers’ expectations about the direction of inflation broadly improved in May. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Revolving Credit Jumped in April as Consumers Loaded Up on Card Debt
Revolving Credit Jumped in April as Consumers Loaded Up on Card Debt
June 06, 2025  |  Economy

The paydowns earlier this year were temporary. And as the latest consumer credit data from the Federal Reserve on Friday (June 6) indicated, consumers turned...

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37% of Shoppers Go In-Store for Beauty Products, Leading All Categories
37% of Shoppers Go In-Store for Beauty Products, Leading All Categories
May 30, 2025  |  Retail

Despite the persistent surge of eCommerce, recent data indicates that physical retail locations continue to play a vital role in consumer purchasing habits, attracting shoppers...

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Consumers 2.4 Times More Likely to Use Digital Wallets for Travel Than Groceries
Consumers 2.4 Times More Likely to Use Digital Wallets for Travel Than Groceries
May 28, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Despite ongoing efforts to incentivize credit card usage through rewards programs, American consumers maintain a clear preference split for payment methods based on purchase type....

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Card Issuers Maximize Customer Lifetime Value by Expanding Product Mix
Card Issuers Maximize Customer Lifetime Value by Expanding Product Mix
May 23, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

Forget complicated finance jargon. Whether it’s giant bank JPMorganChase or financial technology startup Stripe, offering shoppers the right mix of credit and debit cards and...

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