Consumer Spending

Merchants Buck Discretionary Spending Pressures by Making Subscriptions ‘Essential’

Merchants Buck Discretionary Spending Pressures by Making Subscriptions ‘Essential’
Merchants Buck Discretionary Spending Pressures by Making Subscriptions ‘Essential’
August 24, 2023  |  Subscriptions

Subscription firms face pressures they wouldn’t have expected just a few months ago. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Seasonal Trends and a Recall Prompt Drop in Peloton Subscriptions 
Seasonal Trends and a Recall Prompt Drop in Peloton Subscriptions 
August 23, 2023  |  Retail

The state of recalls. That’s what it feels like with Peloton, as on Wednesday (Aug. 23) the company reported a loss that exceeded expectations and...

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Fitness Takes the Lead: Dick’s Sporting Goods Emerges as Priority in Consumer Budgets 
Fitness Takes the Lead: Dick’s Sporting Goods Emerges as Priority in Consumer Budgets 
August 23, 2023  |  Earnings

Shoppers are exercising increased prudence in terms of nonessential expenditures. This trend is a hot topic within the retail sector, from everyday grocery shopping to...

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As Consumers Cut Back on Discretionary Spending, Macy’s Amplifies Leaner and Personalized Inventory
As Consumers Cut Back on Discretionary Spending, Macy’s Amplifies Leaner and Personalized Inventory
August 23, 2023  |  Earnings

Consumers are cautious these days about their spending.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Holiday ‘Sales Creep’ May Burden Inventory-Laden Retailers
Holiday ‘Sales Creep’ May Burden Inventory-Laden Retailers
August 22, 2023  |  Retail

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Chinese eCommerce Giants Embrace Lower-Priced Goods
Chinese eCommerce Giants Embrace Lower-Priced Goods
August 21, 2023  |  eCommerce

Consumers in China have started trading down, and the country’s eCommerce giants are acting accordingly. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Auto Prices Speed Past Affordability as Defaults Climb
Auto Prices Speed Past Affordability as Defaults Climb
August 21, 2023  |  Economy

Times are tough for the American car buyer, whether they’re seeking new or used vehicles. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Some Borrowers See Student Loan Relief Despite Court Ruling
Some Borrowers See Student Loan Relief Despite Court Ruling
August 20, 2023  |  Debt

Earlier this summer, the Supreme Court struck down President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Walmart and Amazon: A Tale of Two Massive Retailer Earnings
Walmart and Amazon: A Tale of Two Massive Retailer Earnings
August 18, 2023  |  Retail

The eagerly anticipated earnings release for Walmart beat analyst predictions, showing how efforts by the Bentonville-based retailer to increase market share and grow its customer...

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