consumer sentiment

Consumers Feeling Better About Inflation — Will They Feel Comfortable Spending?
Consumers Feeling Better About Inflation — Will They Feel Comfortable Spending?
January 19, 2024  |  Economy

Headed into the new year, consumers are confident about the economy, and about overall trends in inflation. As reported by the University of Michigan’s survey of...

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Amazon and Walmart Both Turn to Games for Revenue Sources
Amazon and Walmart Both Turn to Games for Revenue Sources
January 05, 2024  |  Retail

In anticipation of incorporating advertisements on Prime Video, Amazon is also delving into the development of movies and TV series inspired by the Warhammer 40,000...

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Consumer Confidence Climbs as Business Conditions and Job Availability Improve
Consumer Confidence Climbs as Business Conditions and Job Availability Improve
December 20, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Consumer confidence surged in December, reaching a level last seen in July.  There was greater optimism in consumers’ assessments of both current business and labor...

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Fed Finds Consumers Are More Optimistic About Short-Term Inflation Prospects 
Fed Finds Consumers Are More Optimistic About Short-Term Inflation Prospects 
December 11, 2023  |  Economy

For consumers mulling where inflation’s headed, the Fed finds short-term optimism. But longer term?  Households see price increases settling in over the long run. The Federal...

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Consumer Goods Prices Drop as Supply Chains Reopen
Consumer Goods Prices Drop as Supply Chains Reopen
December 10, 2023  |  Economy

Following a long battle with inflation, shoppers are discovering deals once more. As The Wall Street Journal notes in a report Sunday (Dec.10), the easing...

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Consumer Sentiment Soars With Expectation of Lower Inflation
Consumer Sentiment Soars With Expectation of Lower Inflation
December 08, 2023  |  Economy

Consumer sentiment soared in December, reaching a point 13% higher than the previous month and 16% above the year-ago level. This marked a turnaround in...

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D2C Brands Favor Retail as Consumers Resist Spending 
D2C Brands Favor Retail as Consumers Resist Spending 
November 20, 2023  |  Retail

Despite the alleviation of inflation, consumers remain cautious about their spending habits. Consequently, direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands are facing challenges and are compelled to revamp their...

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No Shame in the Game: Why Consumers Are Proudly Flaunting Dupes
No Shame in the Game: Why Consumers Are Proudly Flaunting Dupes
November 14, 2023  |  Retail

“Dupe, private label, call it what you want, consumers want more,” PYMNTS said in March, and that’s a sentiment that lives on. This is because...

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Sentiment Sours as Consumers See Inflation Rising for Years to Come
Sentiment Sours as Consumers See Inflation Rising for Years to Come
November 10, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Consumers’ expectations on the economy — and particularly inflation — continue to sour. And they seem to be girding for price pressures to be firmly...

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