Consumer Spending

Dollar General Attracts All Income Groups as Economic Pressures Mount

Dollar General Attracts All Income Groups as Economic Pressures Mount
Dollar General Attracts All Income Groups as Economic Pressures Mount
June 02, 2026  |  Earnings

Dollar General’s core customers are cutting back on food purchases and other household expenses due to rising gas prices and reductions in SNAP benefit payments,...

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Amazon Moves Prime Day to June as Consumers Cut Back
Amazon Moves Prime Day to June as Consumers Cut Back
June 02, 2026  |  Amazon

Amazon’s Prime Day hasn’t been confined to a single day for some time now. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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The Cautious Consumer May Be Retail’s Most Valuable Customer
The Cautious Consumer May Be Retail’s Most Valuable Customer
June 01, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

For merchants, the most important consumer in 2026 may be the shopper who still says yes, but rarely says yes quickly. Get the Full Story...

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The Cutback Economy Spares Pets, Streaming and Dinner Out
The Cutback Economy Spares Pets, Streaming and Dinner Out
June 01, 2026  |  Economy

Gas hit $4.56 a gallon heading into Memorial Day weekend. That was up more than $1.50 from where it was before the Iran war in...

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Study Finds AI Reshaping Commerce Faster Than Retailers Can Adapt
Study Finds AI Reshaping Commerce Faster Than Retailers Can Adapt
June 01, 2026  |  eCommerce

The “Global Digital Shopping Index: The AI-Powered Shopper Has Arrived” shows that retail is moving into a new phase. Consumers are no longer just shopping...

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Walmart Expands Private Brand Selection as Shoppers Cut Back
Walmart Expands Private Brand Selection as Shoppers Cut Back
May 31, 2026  |  Walmart

Walmart is introducing new hardware and home offerings as it expands its private brands selection. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Costco Sets Gas Sales Records as Drivers Seek Bargains
Costco Sets Gas Sales Records as Drivers Seek Bargains
May 29, 2026  |  Earnings

Costco sold a record amount of gas during the quarter ended May 10, as consumers sought relief from rising prices caused by the conflict in...

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Inflation Hits Every Generation. But Not in the Same Place.
Inflation Hits Every Generation. But Not in the Same Place.
May 28, 2026  |  Economy

Inflation in the United States hit 3.8% in April, its highest in nearly three years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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