Consumer Spending

Citi Executive Warns Rate Cap Would Kill Credit for Lower-Income Consumers

Citi Executive Warns Rate Cap Would Kill Credit for Lower-Income Consumers
Citi Executive Warns Rate Cap Would Kill Credit for Lower-Income Consumers
February 11, 2026  |  Credit Cards

The Trump Administration’s proposed 10% cap on credit card interest rates would harm access to credit as well as consumer spending in several sectors of...

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Ahold Delhaize Sees US Online Grocery Sales Jump 22%
Ahold Delhaize Sees US Online Grocery Sales Jump 22%
February 11, 2026  |  Earnings

Ahold Delhaize saw quarterly digital sales surge as more American consumers do their grocery-buying online. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Retailers Focus on Data and Payments as Shoppers Pull Back
Retailers Focus on Data and Payments as Shoppers Pull Back
February 10, 2026  |  Retail

The 21st century retail battle is no longer being waged primarily over assortment, price, or even brand equity. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Consumers Pull Back to Protect Savings as Retail Sales Stall
Consumers Pull Back to Protect Savings as Retail Sales Stall
February 10, 2026  |  Economy

Flat retail sales at year end ran counter to the growth momentum many analysts expected upon the release of the latest report on Tuesday (Feb....

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Nearly 3 in 4 Premium Cardholders Used a Card-Linked Offer in the Past Year
Nearly 3 in 4 Premium Cardholders Used a Card-Linked Offer in the Past Year
February 10, 2026  |  Credit Cards

Consumers who pay the most for their credit cards turn out to be the ones least likely to ignore them. Just 3.9% of premium cardholders...

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35% of Consumers Plan to Use Tax Refunds to Boost Savings
35% of Consumers Plan to Use Tax Refunds to Boost Savings
February 09, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

Tax season officially began on Jan. 26, and refunds are already starting to reach consumers’ accounts this month. While the arrival of refunds is annual,...

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Credit Data Shows Spending Discipline as Card Balances Rise
Credit Data Shows Spending Discipline as Card Balances Rise
February 06, 2026  |  Consumer Finance

The Federal Reserve’s latest consumer credit data points to a familiar seasonal pattern, with revolving balances moving higher as households navigated year-end expenses and holiday...

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Companies Pivot to Higher-Income Consumers as Middle-Class Spending Drops
Companies Pivot to Higher-Income Consumers as Middle-Class Spending Drops
February 05, 2026  |  Retail

Apparel, accessories and cosmetics companies are focusing on higher-income consumers, Reuters reported Thursday (Feb. 5). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Millennials and Gen Z Drive Earnings Growth Across Finance and Retail
Millennials and Gen Z Drive Earnings Growth Across Finance and Retail
February 02, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

Consumer spending among millennials and Generation Z is not merely holding up. It’s underwriting earnings growth across financial services and retail, while pulling daily financial...

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