Consumer Spending

One-Fifth of Secondhand Shoppers Bought Pre-Owned Furniture Last Year

One-Fifth of Secondhand Shoppers Bought Pre-Owned Furniture Last Year
One-Fifth of Secondhand Shoppers Bought Pre-Owned Furniture Last Year
June 06, 2024  |  Retail

As retailers see consumers trim spending on large-ticket items, many shoppers are turning to secondhand channels to make large purchases such as home furnishings. Get...

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Big Lots: Shoppers Are Holding off on Big-Ticket Discretionary Purchases
Big Lots: Shoppers Are Holding off on Big-Ticket Discretionary Purchases
June 06, 2024  |  Earnings

Still feeling strain on their budgets from ongoing macroeconomic challenges, consumers are cutting out pricy nonessential purchases, according to Big Lots. Get the Full Story...

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Credit Unions Look to Connect With Gen Z
Credit Unions Look to Connect With Gen Z
June 06, 2024  |  Credit Unions

As Generation Z comes into its own as a demographic sector to be reckoned with, financial institutions (FIs) of all stripes are eager to win...

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Five Below: Comparable Sales Slip as Consumers Feel Inflation’s Impact
Five Below: Comparable Sales Slip as Consumers Feel Inflation’s Impact
June 05, 2024  |  Earnings

A pullback in spending by lower-income consumers led to a decline in comparable sales during the first quarter for Five Below. Get the Full Story...

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Record Investment Income Fuels Continued Consumer Spending
Record Investment Income Fuels Continued Consumer Spending
June 05, 2024  |  Economy

Rising investment income, high household wealth and strong employment rates are keeping Americans spending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Mall of America: Consumers Want Social Media to Inform Shopping Experiences
Mall of America: Consumers Want Social Media to Inform Shopping Experiences
June 04, 2024  |  Retail

From influencer pop-ups to store openings for TikTok-famous brands, malls are taking the social media shopping experience to brick-and-mortar locations to reach young consumers. Get...

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Father’s Day Spending Projected to Slide as Consumers Cut Back
Father’s Day Spending Projected to Slide as Consumers Cut Back
June 03, 2024  |  Retail

As with Mother’s Day last month, consumers have a little less to spend on Dad for Father’s Day this year. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Consumers Are Fed Up With Tipping and Take to Social Media to Prove It
Consumers Are Fed Up With Tipping and Take to Social Media to Prove It
June 03, 2024  |  Economy

Social media offers a running commentary on consumer sentiment and serves as a barometer of backlash. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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