Consumer Spending

Fed Says Businesses Face Pinch of Rising Costs and Weak Demand

Fed Says Businesses Face Pinch of Rising Costs and Weak Demand
Fed Says Businesses Face Pinch of Rising Costs and Weak Demand
September 03, 2025  |  Economy

The Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book survey—a qualitative assessment of the economy, small business and consumer sentiment—indicated that caution is the rule of the day....

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August Data Shows Consumers Earn More, Spend Less
August Data Shows Consumers Earn More, Spend Less
August 29, 2025  |  Economy

All eyes were on the latest Personal Consumption Expenditures data Friday (Aug. 29) as a read-across for when the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates....

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Levchin Says Affirm ‘Firing on All Pistons’ as Active Card Users Surge 97%
Levchin Says Affirm ‘Firing on All Pistons’ as Active Card Users Surge 97%
August 28, 2025  |  Earnings

Affirm notched new highs across several business lines in the June quarter, as buy now, pay later (BNPL) momentum continued online and in-store, underpinned by...

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Best Buy Sees Slight Sales Increase as Tariff Woes Persist
Best Buy Sees Slight Sales Increase as Tariff Woes Persist
August 28, 2025  |  Earnings

Best Buy saw quarterly sales creep up as consumers increased their tech spending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Dick’s Sporting Goods CEO Sees ‘No Slowdown’ With Consumer Spending
Dick’s Sporting Goods CEO Sees ‘No Slowdown’ With Consumer Spending
August 28, 2025  |  Earnings

Dick’s Sporting Goods reported stronger-than-expected results for its second quarter, providing additional evidence in the surge of retailers’ latest reports that consumers are willing to...

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GDP’s 3.3% Surprise Masks Warning Signs in Household Habits
GDP’s 3.3% Surprise Masks Warning Signs in Household Habits
August 28, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Consumer spending, the main engine that drives the U.S. economy, continues to lay a solid foundation for growth. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Dollar General Bets Big on Stores With Nearly 4,900 Projects in 2025
Dollar General Bets Big on Stores With Nearly 4,900 Projects in 2025
August 28, 2025  |  Earnings

Retail is being rewritten in real time as price-pressured shoppers chase value. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Resilient Consumers Lift Five Below’s Results as Transactions Surge 8.7%
Resilient Consumers Lift Five Below’s Results as Transactions Surge 8.7%
August 27, 2025  |  Retail

Five Below’s second quarter results spotlighted a resilient consumer, as comparable sales surged 12.4% year over year. Management noted during commentary with analysts that transactions...

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Kohl’s Logs 20 Million App Users as Digital Sales Help Turnaround Efforts
Kohl’s Logs 20 Million App Users as Digital Sales Help Turnaround Efforts
August 27, 2025  |  Earnings

Kohl’s reported second-quarter 2025 earnings results Wednesday (Aug. 27) that reflected strength in digital sales and demand for the company’s proprietary offerings, despite an environment...

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