Consumer Spending

Retailers Adjust Strategies to Meet Financially Strained Consumers’ Needs

Retailers Adjust Strategies to Meet Financially Strained Consumers’ Needs
Retailers Adjust Strategies to Meet Financially Strained Consumers’ Needs
January 19, 2025  |  Retail

With ongoing financial strain causing many consumers to live paycheck to paycheck, retailers are adjusting strategies to cater to cost-conscious shoppers. As inflation pressures persist...

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US Consumers Spend ‘Robustly’ After Almost $1 Trillion Holiday
US Consumers Spend ‘Robustly’ After Almost $1 Trillion Holiday
January 19, 2025  |  Retail

After a nearly $1 trillion holiday season, U.S. consumer spending shows no sign of slowing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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eCommerce Rocks December as Retailers Continue Digital Shift
eCommerce Rocks December as Retailers Continue Digital Shift
January 17, 2025  |  Retail

December’s retail sales, released on Thursday (Jan. 16) by the Census Bureau, were a snapshot of consumer resilience, buoyed by end-of-year sales. Get the Full...

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Retail and Food Services Sales Grow 3.9% YOY in December
Retail and Food Services Sales Grow 3.9% YOY in December
January 16, 2025  |  Retail

Retail and food services sales in the United States grew in December. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Target Lifts Guidance After Record Black Friday-Cyber Monday Sales
Target Lifts Guidance After Record Black Friday-Cyber Monday Sales
January 16, 2025  |  Retail

Record post-Thanksgiving sales have caused Target to raise its sales guidance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Citi Sees Growth Ahead From ‘High-End’ Consumers
Citi Sees Growth Ahead From ‘High-End’ Consumers
January 15, 2025  |  Earnings

Citigroup’s fourth-quarter earnings results were part of a trend in banking reports Wednesday (Jan. 15), where consumer spending continued to drive momentum on cards, the...

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Food Prices Continue to Climb, Adding to Consumers’ Budget-Balancing Act
Food Prices Continue to Climb, Adding to Consumers’ Budget-Balancing Act
January 15, 2025  |  Economy

The Bureau of Labor Statistics has given its latest reading on inflation, and the data released Wednesday (Jan. 15) notes the prices consumers pay (as...

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JPMorgan Reports Bounce in Credit and Debit Sales on ‘Healthy’ Consumer Spending
JPMorgan Reports Bounce in Credit and Debit Sales on ‘Healthy’ Consumer Spending
January 15, 2025  |  Earnings

J.P. Morgan Chase’s fourth-quarter earnings results showed continued momentum in consumer spending, with increased credit and debit card use. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Joann Seeks Bankruptcy Protection for 2nd Time in Under a Year
Joann Seeks Bankruptcy Protection for 2nd Time in Under a Year
January 15, 2025  |  Retail

Crafts chain Joann is seeking bankruptcy protection for the second time in under a year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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