Consumer Spending

Black Friday Online Sales Jump 14% Amid Modest In-Store Growth

Black Friday Online Sales Jump 14% Amid Modest In-Store Growth
Black Friday Online Sales Jump 14% Amid Modest In-Store Growth
December 01, 2024  |  Retail

If you shopped on Black Friday this year, chances are you did so from home. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Convenience Drives Growing Adoption of Mobile Shopping
Convenience Drives Growing Adoption of Mobile Shopping
November 29, 2024  |  eCommerce

Mobile shopping is reportedly gaining ground during this year’s holiday shopping season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Holiday Shoppers Wait for Deals Before Buying
Holiday Shoppers Wait for Deals Before Buying
November 29, 2024  |  Retail

Early results from this year’s holiday shopping season reportedly suggest that consumers are waiting for deals before buying. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Shoppers Want a Good Deal; More Than Half Still Pay Full Price
Shoppers Want a Good Deal; More Than Half Still Pay Full Price
November 29, 2024  |  Retail

As consumer expectations change and digital technologies advance, the holiday shopping season itself is evolving. It’s going beyond its revenue-maximizing frenzy of deep discounts and...

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October’s Surprise: Inflation Heats Up While GDP Cools Down
October’s Surprise: Inflation Heats Up While GDP Cools Down
November 27, 2024  |  Economy

The Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index for October showed a re-ignition of inflation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Latest GDP Data Indicates Continuing Pressures on Disposable Income
Latest GDP Data Indicates Continuing Pressures on Disposable Income
November 27, 2024  |  Economy

The Bureau of Economic Analysis confirmed Wednesday (Nov. 27) that third-quarter GDP grew at a 2.8% rate, unchanged from a previous estimate. Get the Full...

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IKEA’s Lead Franchisee’s Profits Fall as It Prioritizes Affordability
IKEA’s Lead Franchisee’s Profits Fall as It Prioritizes Affordability
November 27, 2024  |  Retail

IKEA’s biggest retailer has seen profits plunge after cutting costs to attract wary customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Luxury Brands Shed 50 Million Customers as Prices Climb
Luxury Brands Shed 50 Million Customers as Prices Climb
November 27, 2024  |  Retail

Luxury brands have shed roughly 50 million customers over two years as shoppers seek lower prices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Best Buy Revenues Dip as Consumers Await ‘Deals and Sales’
Best Buy Revenues Dip as Consumers Await ‘Deals and Sales’
November 26, 2024  |  Retail

Best Buy says cautious, deal-chasing consumers and the presidential election kept quarterly sales muted. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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