Consumer Spending

The Conference Board: Consumer Confidence Rises After US-China Trade Deal

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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Pennies Fading From Circulation as More Consumers Go Cashless
Pennies Fading From Circulation as More Consumers Go Cashless
May 22, 2025  |  Cash

After more than 200 years, it is time to say goodbye to the penny. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Report: LVMH Tells Analysts Demand Remains Weak in Luxury Sector
Report: LVMH Tells Analysts Demand Remains Weak in Luxury Sector
May 21, 2025  |  Retail

Luxury conglomerate LVMH reportedly told investors and analysts that demand remains soft due to weaker consumer confidence in China and other markets. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Target Reports Sales Drop as Consumers Focus on ‘Needs-Based Categories’
Target Reports Sales Drop as Consumers Focus on ‘Needs-Based Categories’
May 21, 2025  |  Earnings

Target reported a 3.8% decrease in comparable sales for the first quarter and said it expects to see a low single-digit decline in sales for...

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eCommerce Growth Tops Overall Retail Sales Even as Consumers Prioritize Everyday Spend
eCommerce Growth Tops Overall Retail Sales Even as Consumers Prioritize Everyday Spend
May 21, 2025  |  Economy

Consumers are tightening their grips on their wallets — digital ones and the ones kept in pockets and purses — and yet eCommerce sales still...

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New Data Shows Premium Cards Win Big as Consumers Chase Top-Tier Rewards
New Data Shows Premium Cards Win Big as Consumers Chase Top-Tier Rewards
May 21, 2025  |  Credit Cards

How you pay for that new sofa you just bought on Wayfair matters deeply to the bank that issued your credit card. Consumers have, on...

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Alternate Payments Cleared for Takeoff as Platforms Catch Up With Travelers’ Payment Demands
Alternate Payments Cleared for Takeoff as Platforms Catch Up With Travelers’ Payment Demands
May 20, 2025  |  Travel Payments

The travel industry can call to mind pink sand beaches, loyalty points and upgrades. But behind the scenes, the sector is defined by the way...

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