Consumer Spending

Amazon vs Walmart Holiday Battle May Come Down to Loyalty Programs

Amazon vs Walmart Holiday Battle May Come Down to Loyalty Programs
Amazon vs Walmart Holiday Battle May Come Down to Loyalty Programs
November 21, 2024  |  Retail

As the holiday shopping season approaches, the competition between retail giants Walmart and Amazon intensifies, shaping the eCommerce landscape. Both companies have established themselves as...

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Holiday Spending Surge: 60M US Shoppers Swayed by Upfront Pay Later Options
Holiday Spending Surge: 60M US Shoppers Swayed by Upfront Pay Later Options
November 21, 2024  |  Shopping

Merchants have a critical opportunity to capture consumer spending by strategically positioning pay later options. But do merchants miss out due to delaying visibility? Yes....

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Target CEO Says Consumer Budgets Are Being ‘Stretched’
Target CEO Says Consumer Budgets Are Being ‘Stretched’
November 20, 2024  |  Earnings

As economic uncertainty and rising costs continue to impact consumers, shoppers are more cautious with their spending, according to Target CEO Brian Cornell. Faced with...

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Credit Crunch Crushes Dreams: Millions Face Loan Rejections, NY Fed Reports
Credit Crunch Crushes Dreams: Millions Face Loan Rejections, NY Fed Reports
November 20, 2024  |  Debt

Credit is getting harder to come by, especially for auto loans, mortgages and those with low credit scores. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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High-Income Shoppers Load Up Their Grocery Carts at Walmart
High-Income Shoppers Load Up Their Grocery Carts at Walmart
November 19, 2024  |  Walmart

During the latest conference call with analysts, Walmart’s management observed that that, in a quarter where same-store sales were up 5.3% in the United States,...

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eCommerce Growth Outpaces General Retail Sales, Hits 15.6%
eCommerce Growth Outpaces General Retail Sales, Hits 15.6%
November 19, 2024  |  eCommerce

Digital continued to take a larger slice of retail spending in the third quarter of 2024. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Lowe’s vs Home Depot: A Tale of Two Strategies for Professional Builders
Lowe’s vs Home Depot: A Tale of Two Strategies for Professional Builders
November 19, 2024  |  Earnings

The everyday American consumer is dealing with an increasingly strained household budget. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Restaurant Sector Eager to Say Goodbye to Rough Year
Restaurant Sector Eager to Say Goodbye to Rough Year
November 17, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

The restaurant industry is reportedly eager to move beyond a difficult 2024. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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October Retail Sales Up Overall but Online Sales Slow
October Retail Sales Up Overall but Online Sales Slow
November 15, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

October retail sales were up 0.4%, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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