Consumer Spending

Starbucks ‘Leaning Into Coffeehouse Culture’ as ‘Sit-and-Stay’ Visits Increase

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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Business Inventories Rose in January Amid Expected Slowdown in Sales
Business Inventories Rose in January Amid Expected Slowdown in Sales
March 17, 2025  |  Economy

Business inventories increased in January, ending the month 0.3% higher than a month earlier and 2.3% higher than a year earlier. Get the Full Story...

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Stock Market Shakeup Could Hinder Consumer Spending Even Further
Stock Market Shakeup Could Hinder Consumer Spending Even Further
March 16, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Economists are reportedly concerned that recent stock market turbulence could drive down consumer spending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Visits to US Retailers Dip Alongside Consumer Confidence
Visits to US Retailers Dip Alongside Consumer Confidence
March 16, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Want additional evidence of the American consumer’s declining confidence? Check out retail foot traffic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Retail Suppliers ‘Completely Under the Gun’ Amid Tariff Pressure
Retail Suppliers ‘Completely Under the Gun’ Amid Tariff Pressure
March 16, 2025  |  Retail

Retailers are seeking discounts from suppliers and raising prices on goods amid America’s tariff efforts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Gen Z Accounts for Largest Increase in Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers
Gen Z Accounts for Largest Increase in Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers
March 14, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Generation Z saw the sharpest increase in the number of people living paycheck to paycheck over the past two years. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Retail’s Perfect Storm? Consumer Outlook on Jobs and Inflation Darkens
Retail’s Perfect Storm? Consumer Outlook on Jobs and Inflation Darkens
March 14, 2025  |  Economy

Airlines and some of the largest commerce firms are cutting guidance for the current quarter as consumers pull back at the register and on travel...

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