Consumer Spending

Dollar General Attracts All Income Groups as Economic Pressures Mount
Dollar General Attracts All Income Groups as Economic Pressures Mount
June 02, 2026  |  Earnings

Dollar General’s core customers are cutting back on food purchases and other household expenses due to rising gas prices and reductions in SNAP benefit payments,...

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Amazon Moves Prime Day to June as Consumers Cut Back
Amazon Moves Prime Day to June as Consumers Cut Back
June 02, 2026  |  Retail

Amazon’s Prime Day hasn’t been confined to a single day for some time now. That multi-day trend will continue this year, though the shopping event...

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The Cautious Consumer May Be Retail’s Most Valuable Customer
The Cautious Consumer May Be Retail’s Most Valuable Customer
June 01, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

For merchants, the most important consumer in 2026 may be the shopper who still says yes, but rarely says yes quickly. That’s based on PYMNTS...

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The Cutback Economy Spares Pets, Streaming and Dinner Out
The Cutback Economy Spares Pets, Streaming and Dinner Out
June 01, 2026  |  Economy

Gas hit $4.56 a gallon heading into Memorial Day weekend. That was up more than $1.50 from where it was before the Iran war in...

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Study Finds AI Reshaping Commerce Faster Than Retailers Can Adapt
Study Finds AI Reshaping Commerce Faster Than Retailers Can Adapt
June 01, 2026  |  eCommerce

The “Global Digital Shopping Index: The AI-Powered Shopper Has Arrived” shows that retail is moving into a new phase. Consumers are no longer just shopping...

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Walmart Expands Private Brand Selection as Shoppers Cut Back
Walmart Expands Private Brand Selection as Shoppers Cut Back
May 31, 2026  |  Retail

Walmart is introducing new hardware and home offerings as it expands its private brands selection. The new offerings, announced last week, come at a time...

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Costco Sets Gas Sales Records as Drivers Seek Bargains
Costco Sets Gas Sales Records as Drivers Seek Bargains
May 29, 2026  |  Earnings

Costco sold a record amount of gas during the quarter ended May 10, as consumers sought relief from rising prices caused by the conflict in...

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Inflation Hits Every Generation. But Not in the Same Place.
Inflation Hits Every Generation. But Not in the Same Place.
May 28, 2026  |  Economy

Inflation in the United States hit 3.8% in April, its highest in nearly three years. The Iran war sent energy costs soaring 18% year over...

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Amazon and Walmart Aren’t Just Competing on Retail Anymore
Amazon and Walmart Aren’t Just Competing on Retail Anymore
May 28, 2026  |  Retail

Memorial Day weekend was supposed to provide another read on the resilience of the American consumer. Instead, for Amazon and Walmart, the holiday became a...

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