Consumer Spending

Walmart Reportedly Lobbying for Supplier Price Cuts as Tariffs Loom
Walmart Reportedly Lobbying for Supplier Price Cuts as Tariffs Loom
April 02, 2025  |  Walmart

Walmart is reportedly pushing suppliers in China to reduce prices to mitigate new tariffs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Walking the Pocketbook Tightrope: How Consumers Are Balancing Uncertainty and Spending
Walking the Pocketbook Tightrope: How Consumers Are Balancing Uncertainty and Spending
April 02, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

When economic winds shift, so do consumer spending habits. But not always in expected ways. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Report: New Auto Tariffs Could Impact Consumer Spending Across Economy
Report: New Auto Tariffs Could Impact Consumer Spending Across Economy
March 31, 2025  |  Economy

New U.S. tariffs on automobiles and auto parts reportedly may lead to a reduction of consumer purchasing power and spending across the economy. Get the...

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‘Buy Canadian’ Movement Puts Pressure on US Consumer Goods Firms
‘Buy Canadian’ Movement Puts Pressure on US Consumer Goods Firms
March 31, 2025  |  Retail

America’s relationship with Canada is causing pain for companies on this side of the border. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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From 1960s Tech to 2025 Transactions: The Infrastructure Leap Powering BNPL’s Boom
From 1960s Tech to 2025 Transactions: The Infrastructure Leap Powering BNPL’s Boom
March 31, 2025  |  BNPL

As this week’s “Pay Later Unpacked” virtual event draws to a close, we’ve heard a lot from the consumer-facing side of the house, as consumers...

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Lululemon Offers New Products and Events to Draw ‘Cautious Consumer’
Lululemon Offers New Products and Events to Draw ‘Cautious Consumer’
March 28, 2025  |  Earnings

Lululemon Athletica is focusing on new products and community events to draw customers at a time when many are concerned about inflation and the economy....

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Inflation’s Up and Sentiment’s Down as Consumers Pad Their Savings
Inflation’s Up and Sentiment’s Down as Consumers Pad Their Savings
March 28, 2025  |  Economy

The push and pull of various pressures — inflation, tariffs and worries about the general state of affairs — has shown up in several economic...

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Versatile Credit CEO: Economic Uncertainty Drives Pay-Later Merchant Benefits
Versatile Credit CEO: Economic Uncertainty Drives Pay-Later Merchant Benefits
March 28, 2025  |  BNPL

Here’s the net-net on the pay-later economy: The predictability of paying for purchases over time in fixed monthly installments is appealing to consumers who value...

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Car Repos Hit Levels Unseen Since 2008 Financial Crisis
Car Repos Hit Levels Unseen Since 2008 Financial Crisis
March 27, 2025  |  Transportation

Automotive repossessions reportedly jumped last year to the highest level in 15 years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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