Consumer Spending

Target Tries to Shake Off ‘Pandemic Hangover’ as Sales Slump

Target Tries to Shake Off ‘Pandemic Hangover’ as Sales Slump
Target Tries to Shake Off ‘Pandemic Hangover’ as Sales Slump
June 30, 2024  |  Retail

After seeing revenues surge during the pandemic, Target has been facing tough times. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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PCE Index Shows Cautious Consumers; Low Inflation Gives Hope for Rate Cut
PCE Index Shows Cautious Consumers; Low Inflation Gives Hope for Rate Cut
June 28, 2024  |  Economy

The consumer showed up with caution in May, but a low inflation rate added some fuel to the arguments for an interest rate cut. Those...

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Price Wars: Amazon and Walmart Escalate Race to the Bottom
Price Wars: Amazon and Walmart Escalate Race to the Bottom
June 28, 2024  |  Retail

This week in the ongoing battle between retail giants Amazon and Walmart, the two companies are upping their discounting efforts in an effort to secure...

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Kleinfeld Owner Says the On-Demand Economy Catches Up to Weddings
Kleinfeld Owner Says the On-Demand Economy Catches Up to Weddings
June 28, 2024  |  Retail

With consumers increasingly expecting to be able to get anything they want, when they want it, bridal retail is picking up the pace, according to...

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Consumer Spending Revised Lower as Paycheck-to-Paycheck Households Struggle
Consumer Spending Revised Lower as Paycheck-to-Paycheck Households Struggle
June 27, 2024  |  Economy

The third estimate of how gross domestic product (GDP) fared in the first quarter showed — at least in the headline number — there was...

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GoodRx Debuts Tracker to Monitor Out-of-Pocket Prescription Costs
GoodRx Debuts Tracker to Monitor Out-of-Pocket Prescription Costs
June 26, 2024  |  Healthcare

GoodRx aims to give consumers a better handle on prescription affordability. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Consumers Are Tired of Merchant Surcharges and Tipflation
Consumers Are Tired of Merchant Surcharges and Tipflation
June 26, 2024  |  Economy

Merchant steering, which is a practice where retailers offer discounts to consumers if they use certain payment methods, could be getting eclipsed by surcharges and...

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29% of Vacationers Say Better Finances Mean More Summer Travel
29% of Vacationers Say Better Finances Mean More Summer Travel
June 25, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

July Fourth is just around the corner and, if you haven’t already done so, there is still time to make last-minute travel plans. But be...

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