Consumer Spending

Major Retailers Under Scrutiny After Amazon Forecasts Weak Sales

Major Retailers Under Scrutiny After Amazon Forecasts Weak Sales
Major Retailers Under Scrutiny After Amazon Forecasts Weak Sales
August 02, 2024  |  Retail

Analysts are reportedly awaiting earnings reports from major retailers with interest after Amazon’s latest results “sent a chill” through the sector. Get the Full Story...

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The ‘Cautious Consumer’ Emerges as Sentiment and Savings Take a Hit
The ‘Cautious Consumer’ Emerges as Sentiment and Savings Take a Hit
August 02, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

It’s commonplace to refer to the U.S. consumer as the engine that drives the country’s economy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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DoorDash Sees Digital Orders Surge Despite Industry Headwinds
DoorDash Sees Digital Orders Surge Despite Industry Headwinds
August 02, 2024  |  Earnings

As consumers look to cut costs amid ongoing financial pressures, DoorDash is seeing that digital ordering is largely protected from the traffic declines experienced across...

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EBay Uses Pay by Bank to Reach New Gen Z Consumers
EBay Uses Pay by Bank to Reach New Gen Z Consumers
August 01, 2024  |  Earnings

As eBay looks to reach Generation Z and millennials, the online marketplace is turning to pay by bank to meet younger customers’ eCommerce expectations. Get...

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Wayfair: Home Furnishings Sales Slow to 2008 Crisis Levels
Wayfair: Home Furnishings Sales Slow to 2008 Crisis Levels
August 01, 2024  |  Earnings

Wayfair saw its quarterly sales dip amid continued pressure on home goods consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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McDonald’s Sees ‘Trade Down’ as Paycheck-to-Paycheck Pressures Rise
McDonald’s Sees ‘Trade Down’ as Paycheck-to-Paycheck Pressures Rise
July 29, 2024  |  Earnings

McDonald’s sales fell for the first time since 2020 as lower-income consumers stayed home. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Consumer Spending Remains Strong Despite Elevated Inflation
Consumer Spending Remains Strong Despite Elevated Inflation
July 29, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

Consumer spending has remained strong despite elevated inflation, surprising many economists. However, there are concerns about credit card delinquencies and lenders’ net charge-offs, which could...

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Families May Travel More Often, but Spend Less Than Couples Without Kids
Families May Travel More Often, but Spend Less Than Couples Without Kids
July 29, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Married couples without children are leading the way in travel spending, data show, and as others pull back their purchasing in the category, these dual-income-no-kids...

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