Consumer Spending

Dollar Tree Sells Family Dollar to Private Investors for $1 Billion
Dollar Tree Sells Family Dollar to Private Investors for $1 Billion
March 26, 2025  |  Retail

A decade after acquiring Family Dollar for more than $8 billion, Dollar Tree is selling the chain. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Amazon Grabs 16.2% of Clothing Sales, Leaving Walmart Behind
Amazon Grabs 16.2% of Clothing Sales, Leaving Walmart Behind
March 26, 2025  |  Retail

While the narrative of Amazon’s ascendance in discretionary spending and Walmart’s grip on grocery sales dominates the retail conversation, a closer examination of the latest...

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Inflation and Tariff Anxieties Spur Consumers to ‘Pull Forward’ Their Spending
Inflation and Tariff Anxieties Spur Consumers to ‘Pull Forward’ Their Spending
March 25, 2025  |  Economy

Consumers are weighed down by concerns about tariffs and the state of their own financial conditions — and they’re anything but confident. Get the Full...

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Synchrony: Consumers Becoming ‘More Thoughtful About Spending’
Synchrony: Consumers Becoming ‘More Thoughtful About Spending’
March 25, 2025  |  Economy

American consumers are growing more cautious about spending, according to an executive at card issuer Synchrony. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Report: US Investors’ Stock-Based Wealth Could Lose $3 Trillion in Q1
Report: US Investors’ Stock-Based Wealth Could Lose $3 Trillion in Q1
March 24, 2025  |  Economy

Investors in the United States are reportedly set to lose one-third of the stock-based wealth they gained in 2024. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Walmart and Target Wrangling With Suppliers Following Tariffs
Walmart and Target Wrangling With Suppliers Following Tariffs
March 24, 2025  |  Retail

Walmart and Target are reportedly haggling with suppliers over proposed price hikes in the face of tariffs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Starbucks ‘Leaning Into Coffeehouse Culture’ as ‘Sit-and-Stay’ Visits Increase
Starbucks ‘Leaning Into Coffeehouse Culture’ as ‘Sit-and-Stay’ Visits Increase
March 23, 2025  |  Retail

Starbucks’ effort to reestablish itself as a coffeehouse is reportedly bearing fruit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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How Influential Are the Influencers? It’s Complicated
How Influential Are the Influencers? It’s Complicated
March 19, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

The influence of influencers when it comes to commerce may be a bit overstated. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Retail Sales Show Dining Out Declines and eCommerce Gains Ground as Consumers Pull Back
Retail Sales Show Dining Out Declines and eCommerce Gains Ground as Consumers Pull Back
March 17, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

There’s increasing evidence that consumers are triaging their spending — picking and choosing where they will (or even can) allocate their money as tariffs and...

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