Consumer Spending

EV Charging Stations May Rev Up Retailers’ Basket Sizes and Sales
EV Charging Stations May Rev Up Retailers’ Basket Sizes and Sales
March 31, 2023  |  Technology

For brick-and-mortar retailers — convenience stores especially — boosting foot traffic is essential. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Grocers Woo Higher-Income Consumers With Premium Prepared Foods
Grocers Woo Higher-Income Consumers With Premium Prepared Foods
March 31, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

With big earners seeking prepared meals at the supermarket, grocers are seizing on the opportunity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Albertsons Goes After Consumers’ Health Benefits Spending with New Partnerships
Albertsons Goes After Consumers’ Health Benefits Spending with New Partnerships
March 31, 2023  |  Connected Economy

Albertsons Companies has set its sight on an untapped pool of funds — consumers’ health benefits. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Inflation Slows but Consumers Still Pivot to Cheaper Merchants
Inflation Slows but Consumers Still Pivot to Cheaper Merchants
March 31, 2023  |  Economy

Inflation is slowing — but not enough to cheer consumers, who expect inflation to last a long time. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Q1 Earnings to Test Amazon’s Grip on Key Walmart Categories
Q1 Earnings to Test Amazon’s Grip on Key Walmart Categories
March 31, 2023  |  News

When it comes to the fight for consumer spending, especially retail consumer spending, the two giant retailers Amazon and Walmart are immersed in a fierce...

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‘Downward Revisions’ to Consumer Spending, Jobless Claims Cloud  Merchants’ Outlook
‘Downward Revisions’ to Consumer Spending, Jobless Claims Cloud Merchants’ Outlook
March 30, 2023  |  Economy

Economic data can be a work in progress — refined, revised and re-presented to better understand where things stand. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Grocers Boosted Digital Adoption by 27% in the Last Year
Grocers Boosted Digital Adoption by 27% in the Last Year
March 29, 2023  |  eCommerce

Grocers’ efforts to drive digital engagement have led to a surge in online food purchases. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Mars, Chewy and Petco Double-Down on Pet Essentials
Mars, Chewy and Petco Double-Down on Pet Essentials
March 29, 2023  |  Retail

The Amazon and Walmart of pet product retailers — Chewy and Petco  — know that pets are more than just animals to many people —...

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BNPL Could Save Summer Travel
BNPL Could Save Summer Travel
March 29, 2023  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Even as consumers cut back on spending, much-needed vacations may not need to be sacrificed. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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