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Consumer Sentiment Drops Amid Concerns About Tariffs and Inflation
Consumer Sentiment Drops Amid Concerns About Tariffs and Inflation
February 07, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Consumer sentiment dropped about 5% in February, falling to its lowest level since July, according to preliminary results for the University of Michigan’s February Surveys...

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Consumers Keep Spending in Q4, But Savings Take a Hit
Consumers Keep Spending in Q4, But Savings Take a Hit
January 30, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

The latest data on fourth quarter gross domestic product indicates a general “headline number” slowdown. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Spending Caution Sets In as Consumers Weigh Economic Outlook
Spending Caution Sets In as Consumers Weigh Economic Outlook
January 29, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

The state and stability of one’s job — and by extension, earnings prospects — lies at the heart of consumers’ confidence over their own financial...

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Retailers Embrace the Power of Hyper-Personalization
Retailers Embrace the Power of Hyper-Personalization
January 27, 2025  |  retail

In today’s retail environment, hyper-personalized customer experiences are essential for driving digital engagement and customer loyalty. With concerns over fraud and the need to stay...

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Consumer Sentiment Dips 4% Amid Concerns About Unemployment and Inflation
Consumer Sentiment Dips 4% Amid Concerns About Unemployment and Inflation
January 24, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Consumer sentiment edged down 4% in January, marking the first decline in six months, according to the final results for the University of Michigan’s January...

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Nearly 60% of Americans Shun Automatic Bill Payments, Study Reveals
Nearly 60% of Americans Shun Automatic Bill Payments, Study Reveals
January 24, 2025  |  Payment Methods

When it comes to payments, the “set it and forget it” option certainly has its allure. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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57% of Consumers Received Financial Advice in 2023
57% of Consumers Received Financial Advice in 2023
January 13, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Rising inflation and stagnant incomes are forcing many Americans to reconsider their financial stability, prompting a surge in demand for personal finance advice. Economic headwinds...

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U. Mich: Consumers See Higher Inflation in 2025
U. Mich: Consumers See Higher Inflation in 2025
January 10, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Consumers expect to see higher inflation in the year ahead and in the long run, according to preliminary results for the University of Michigan’s January...

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Beyond Shopping: Malls Seek New Life as Dynamic Destinations
Beyond Shopping: Malls Seek New Life as Dynamic Destinations
January 03, 2025  |  News

Paco Underhill is a name synonymous with the evolution of retail spaces, particularly malls. As an environmental psychologist, retail consultant and the author of “Why...

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