Consumer Spending

Target’s 100K-Worker Holiday Hiring Plans Stick to 2023 Levels

Target’s 100K-Worker Holiday Hiring Plans Stick to 2023 Levels
Target’s 100K-Worker Holiday Hiring Plans Stick to 2023 Levels
September 16, 2024  |  Retail

Target says it aims to hire roughly 100,000 workers for the holiday shopping season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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DIY Diamonds: Luxury Gemstones Are Becoming More Accessible
DIY Diamonds: Luxury Gemstones Are Becoming More Accessible
September 14, 2024  |  Retail

Give someone a diamond, they have a diamond; give someone a machine that makes diamonds, they have diamonds for a lifetime. Get the Full Story...

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U Mich Survey Shows 40% Consumer Sentiment Uptick Since June 2022
U Mich Survey Shows 40% Consumer Sentiment Uptick Since June 2022
September 13, 2024  |  Economy

There was a slight improvement in consumer sentiment this month, as inflation’s heady pace ticked lower. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Car Payments Squeeze Consumers as Debt Mounts
Car Payments Squeeze Consumers as Debt Mounts
September 13, 2024  |  Debt

The money consumers saved during the pandemic has been spent. Savings are pressured, and credit card debt is mounting. When it comes to keeping current...

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Bump in Jobless Claims Underscores Consumer Caution Around Spending
Bump in Jobless Claims Underscores Consumer Caution Around Spending
September 12, 2024  |  Economy

Although jobless claims newly reported for the past week were only slightly higher, the psychological effect may be one where consumers are more cautious about...

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Holiday eCommerce Sales Projected to Rise Despite Inflation
Holiday eCommerce Sales Projected to Rise Despite Inflation
September 12, 2024  |  Retail

A new report suggests Americans will slow their holiday spending this year compared to 2023. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Mixed Signals: Inflation Slows to 3-Year Low, Yet Essential Costs Rise
Mixed Signals: Inflation Slows to 3-Year Low, Yet Essential Costs Rise
September 11, 2024  |  Economy

The pace of price increases overall is slowing. But the costs of some key essentials remain stubbornly high, and they ticked higher in August. Get...

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Burlington Stores CEO Says Lower-Income Shoppers Gaining Amid Economic Shifts
Burlington Stores CEO Says Lower-Income Shoppers Gaining Amid Economic Shifts
September 10, 2024  |  Earnings

As Burlington Stores CEO Michael O’Sullivan discussed the company’s strong fiscal results during its second-quarter earnings call (Aug. 29), he offered his thoughts related to...

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Revolving Debt Hits $1.36T in July, Soars 25% Above Pre-Pandemic Levels
Revolving Debt Hits $1.36T in July, Soars 25% Above Pre-Pandemic Levels
September 09, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

Monday (Sept. 9) offered up a snapshot of consumer sentiment on where inflation is headed, their overall feelings about managing a mounting debt load, and...

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