Consumer Spending

Casey’s Competes With QSRs to Draw New Customers Into the Fold

Casey’s Competes With QSRs to Draw New Customers Into the Fold
Casey’s Competes With QSRs to Draw New Customers Into the Fold
September 12, 2023  |  Earnings

As convenience retailers look to compete with quick-service restaurants (QSRs), Casey’s General Stores is seeing its pizza business bring new customers to its stores and...

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Consumers Adjust Spending as They Think Credit’s Getting Harder to Obtain
Consumers Adjust Spending as They Think Credit’s Getting Harder to Obtain
September 11, 2023  |  Economy

Consumers are less sanguine about their financial situations — especially when it comes to obtaining credit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Budget-Constrained Consumers Prioritize Dining Out
Budget-Constrained Consumers Prioritize Dining Out
September 11, 2023  |  Economy

As consumers continue to feel the impacts of years of economic challenges, those who are struggling the most continue to spend indulgently on restaurant dining....

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Smucker to Acquire Hostess Brands as Consumers Prioritize Sweet Treats
Smucker to Acquire Hostess Brands as Consumers Prioritize Sweet Treats
September 11, 2023  |  Acquisitions

Smucker is sweetening its portfolio with the addition of Hostess Brands, the company best known for making Twinkies, as consumers continue to shell out for...

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Apple to Unveil Pricier Phones as Consumers Avoid Big Ticket Items
Apple to Unveil Pricier Phones as Consumers Avoid Big Ticket Items
September 10, 2023  |  Apple

This week, Apple will unveil new products that include the fifteenth iteration of its iPhone. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Can Selfridges’ Play on Nostalgia Revive the Yellow Pages?
Can Selfridges’ Play on Nostalgia Revive the Yellow Pages?
September 09, 2023  |  Retail

When was the last time you saw the Yellow Pages? Probably in 2019, since that was the last time it was published. Get the Full...

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Consumer Expenditures Leap 9% in 2022 as ‘Everyday’ Spend Grows Faster Than Income
Consumer Expenditures Leap 9% in 2022 as ‘Everyday’ Spend Grows Faster Than Income
September 08, 2023  |  Economy

The year 2022 marked a continued emergence from the pandemic, and new data show just how much — and how fast — we spent our...

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The Consumer’s Sweet Tooth Drives Grocery Store Indulgences
The Consumer’s Sweet Tooth Drives Grocery Store Indulgences
September 07, 2023  |  Economy

As consumers continue to allow themselves small indulgences amid ongoing inflation, many continue to opt for sweets at the grocery store. Get the Full Story...

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Fed’s Beige Book Portends Slowdown for Main Street Retail Mainstays
Fed’s Beige Book Portends Slowdown for Main Street Retail Mainstays
September 06, 2023  |  Economy

Modest growth is in the cards, and for Main Street stalwarts among smaller businesses — namely in retail — the pressure is mounting. Get the...

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