Consumer Spending

Walmart Reportedly Lobbying for Supplier Price Cuts as Tariffs Loom

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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