Consumer Spending

Companies Say Trade War Has Cost Them More Than $34 Billion
Companies Say Trade War Has Cost Them More Than $34 Billion
May 29, 2025  |  Economy

The trade war sparked by new U.S. tariffs has reportedly cost companies over $34 billion in lost sales and higher costs. Get the Full Story...

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73% of Gen Z Identify as ‘Reactors’ in New Study
73% of Gen Z Identify as ‘Reactors’ in New Study
May 29, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

A shift is underway in how consumers in the United States manage their finances, and high earners are increasingly exhibiting reactive money habits. Get the...

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Amazon and Walmart Hit the Wall as Shoppers Shift Spending
Amazon and Walmart Hit the Wall as Shoppers Shift Spending
May 29, 2025  |  Retail

The intense rivalry between eCommerce titan Amazon and brick-and-mortar giant Walmart has long pitted the two companies against each other. Now, both retailers have a...

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Fewer Americans Report Price Hikes Made Financial Situation Worse
Fewer Americans Report Price Hikes Made Financial Situation Worse
May 28, 2025  |  Economy

While inflation and prices remain Americans’ top financial concerns, a smaller percentage of U.S. adults said changes in prices made their finances worse in 2024,...

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Dick’s Sporting Goods Sales Rise as Consumers ‘Prioritize Activities’
Dick’s Sporting Goods Sales Rise as Consumers ‘Prioritize Activities’
May 28, 2025  |  Earnings

Dick’s Sporting Goods says that even amidst tariff worries, people want to be active. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Consumers 2.4 Times More Likely to Use Digital Wallets for Travel Than Groceries
Consumers 2.4 Times More Likely to Use Digital Wallets for Travel Than Groceries
May 28, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Despite ongoing efforts to incentivize credit card usage through rewards programs, American consumers maintain a clear preference split for payment methods based on purchase type....

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The Conference Board: Consumer Confidence Rises After US-China Trade Deal
The Conference Board: Consumer Confidence Rises After US-China Trade Deal
May 27, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Consumer confidence picked up in May after five months of decline, The Conference Board said Tuesday (May 27). Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Why Consumers Want Both an Amazon Prime and Walmart+ Membership
Why Consumers Want Both an Amazon Prime and Walmart+ Membership
May 26, 2025  |  Retail

In an era where retailers fiercely compete for consumer loyalty, a notable phenomenon is reshaping the landscape: the rise of the dual subscriber, holding memberships...

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Ralph Lauren: Demand From High-End Consumers Will Support Price Increases
Ralph Lauren: Demand From High-End Consumers Will Support Price Increases
May 22, 2025  |  Retail

Luxury lifestyle products firm Ralph Lauren plans to raise prices to cover the cost of tariffs, saying the demand it is seeing from its high-end...

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