Consumer Spending

Amazon and Walmart Hit the Wall as Shoppers Shift Spending

Amazon and Walmart Hit the Wall as Shoppers Shift Spending
Amazon and Walmart Hit the Wall as Shoppers Shift Spending
May 29, 2025  |  Retail

The intense rivalry between eCommerce titan Amazon and brick-and-mortar giant Walmart has long pitted the two companies against each other. Now, both retailers have a...

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Fewer Americans Report Price Hikes Made Financial Situation Worse
Fewer Americans Report Price Hikes Made Financial Situation Worse
May 28, 2025  |  Economy

While inflation and prices remain Americans’ top financial concerns, a smaller percentage of U.S. adults said changes in prices made their finances worse in 2024,...

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Dick’s Sporting Goods Sales Rise as Consumers ‘Prioritize Activities’
Dick’s Sporting Goods Sales Rise as Consumers ‘Prioritize Activities’
May 28, 2025  |  Earnings

Dick’s Sporting Goods says that even amidst tariff worries, people want to be active. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Consumers 2.4 Times More Likely to Use Digital Wallets for Travel Than Groceries
Consumers 2.4 Times More Likely to Use Digital Wallets for Travel Than Groceries
May 28, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Despite ongoing efforts to incentivize credit card usage through rewards programs, American consumers maintain a clear preference split for payment methods based on purchase type....

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The Conference Board: Consumer Confidence Rises After US-China Trade Deal
The Conference Board: Consumer Confidence Rises After US-China Trade Deal
May 27, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Consumer confidence picked up in May after five months of decline, The Conference Board said Tuesday (May 27). Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Why Consumers Want Both an Amazon Prime and Walmart+ Membership
Why Consumers Want Both an Amazon Prime and Walmart+ Membership
May 26, 2025  |  Retail

In an era where retailers fiercely compete for consumer loyalty, a notable phenomenon is reshaping the landscape: the rise of the dual subscriber, holding memberships...

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Ralph Lauren: Demand From High-End Consumers Will Support Price Increases
Ralph Lauren: Demand From High-End Consumers Will Support Price Increases
May 22, 2025  |  Retail

Luxury lifestyle products firm Ralph Lauren plans to raise prices to cover the cost of tariffs, saying the demand it is seeing from its high-end...

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Pennies Fading From Circulation as More Consumers Go Cashless
Pennies Fading From Circulation as More Consumers Go Cashless
May 22, 2025  |  Cash

After more than 200 years, it is time to say goodbye to the penny. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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