Consumer Spending

CFPB, Crypto and Consumer Confidence: Inside DC’s Unpredictable Regulatory Storm

CFPB, Crypto and Consumer Confidence: Inside DC’s Unpredictable Regulatory Storm
CFPB, Crypto and Consumer Confidence: Inside DC’s Unpredictable Regulatory Storm
March 03, 2025  |  Politics

If you’re tracking the mania in Washington, D.C., from a financial services perspective these days, you might notice that it’s starting to resemble a weather...

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Private-Label Brands Gain in Popularity as Consumers Prioritize Value
Private-Label Brands Gain in Popularity as Consumers Prioritize Value
March 03, 2025  |  Retail

In 2024, the grocery industry saw a dramatic shift as private-label brands — store brands not affiliated with national manufacturers — experienced explosive growth, surpassing...

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Personalized Products, Digital First: Gen Z Redefines Health and Beauty Purchases
Personalized Products, Digital First: Gen Z Redefines Health and Beauty Purchases
March 03, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Generation Z, typically defined as people born between 1997 and 2012, is changing how consumers engage with the health and beauty market, according to PYMNTS...

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Walmart’s McMillon Says Consumers Are Prioritizing Value Purchases
Walmart’s McMillon Says Consumers Are Prioritizing Value Purchases
February 28, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon reportedly said Thursday (Feb. 27) that the retailer is seeing signs of stress among consumers due to food prices remaining high. Get...

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Savings Up as Consumers Pare Spending in January and Gird for Inflation
Savings Up as Consumers Pare Spending in January and Gird for Inflation
February 28, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis released Friday (Feb. 28) offers sobering food for thought for merchants, even as the financial standing of consumers...

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75% of Financially Stable Consumers Prefer Co-Branded Cards for Rewards
75% of Financially Stable Consumers Prefer Co-Branded Cards for Rewards
February 28, 2025  |  Credit Cards

Higher costs and financial uncertainty are prompting many consumers to reassess their credit card choices. Financial stability plays a key role in how individuals select...

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Target Teams With Warby Parker for in-Store Eyewear Shopping
Target Teams With Warby Parker for in-Store Eyewear Shopping
February 27, 2025  |  Retail

Target is opening a series of “shop-in-shops” in partnership with eyewear maker Warby Parker. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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From Cautious Consumers to Tariff Jitters: Walmart and Amazon Face Q1 Headwinds
From Cautious Consumers to Tariff Jitters: Walmart and Amazon Face Q1 Headwinds
February 27, 2025  |  Retail

During their respective earnings calls earlier this month, Amazon and Walmart were cautious in their first-quarter 2025 outlooks, reflecting concerns about inflation and slowing consumer...

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Lowe’s Targets Pro Growth and Digital Innovation Amid Tough Macro Environment
Lowe’s Targets Pro Growth and Digital Innovation Amid Tough Macro Environment
February 26, 2025  |  Earnings

Similar to themes from The Home Depot’s fourth-quarter earnings reported this week, Lowe’s is investing strategically in its digital and in-store offerings to enhance value...

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