For decades, the retail industry was organized around a familiar axis: price versus experience, scale versus specialization, mass versus premium. That framework is no longer...
The new year has dawned with consumers in the United States navigating a cooling labor market, elevated borrowing costs and persistent inflation expectations. However, a...
In 2026, Buy Now, Pay Later stops being a checkout feature and becomes working capital for the modern middle class, replacing overdraft and late fees...
A growing share of Americans are losing confidence in their financial footing, as paycheck-to-paycheck stress becomes a defining feature of the economy rather than a...
Somewhere between the last peppermint latte and the first “dry January” seltzer, the consumer psyche performs an elegant pivot: from recovering to romancing. Valentine’s Day is the annual...
Luxury goods sellers are reportedly facing a tough market after raising their prices significantly after the pandemic. Between 35% and 40% of luxury goods were...
The digital economy has a seasonal rhythm. Late December is when consumers “zero out” recurring payments — a thumb-scroll through bank apps and email receipts....
British consumers reportedly pulled back on their debit and credit card spending this year. It marks the first decline in card spending since the COVID...