Consumer Spending

Inflation Cools; Prices Still 22% Higher Than Before the Pandemic
Inflation Cools; Prices Still 22% Higher Than Before the Pandemic
May 15, 2024  |  Economy

April’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) data shows that inflation’s torrid pace is cooling, at least a bit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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As Consumers Pause Spending in April, Is Summer Slowdown Looming for Merchants?
As Consumers Pause Spending in April, Is Summer Slowdown Looming for Merchants?
May 15, 2024  |  Economy

It remains to be seen if April will be the pause that refreshes or if consumers will pinch their wallets shut for a longer period, ushering in summer doldrums for...

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Adults Are Buying More Toys as Families Cut Back
Adults Are Buying More Toys as Families Cut Back
May 14, 2024  |  Retail

Parents are buying fewer toys and games for their children, but adult collectors are still splurging on premium dolls, figurines and such, and toy and game...

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Alibaba: Trust Is Make-or-Break for eCommerce Shoppers in China
Alibaba: Trust Is Make-or-Break for eCommerce Shoppers in China
May 14, 2024  |  Earnings

Amid Alibaba’s declining profits, the eCommerce giant is seeing its online shoppers’ spending habits depend heavily on how trustworthy they feel the platform is. Get...

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Fashion Shoppers’ Shift to Digital Sends Physical Retailers Packing
Fashion Shoppers’ Shift to Digital Sends Physical Retailers Packing
May 14, 2024  |  Retail

Consumers are increasingly buying clothing from third-party digital marketplaces, forcing more retailers to close shop. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Bank of America CEO: Consumers Show Spending ‘Resilience’
Bank of America CEO: Consumers Show Spending ‘Resilience’
May 14, 2024  |  Economy

Bank of America’s CEO says consumer spending is still healthy despite steep interest rates. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Fed Says Consumers See Higher-for-Longer Inflation
Fed Says Consumers See Higher-for-Longer Inflation
May 13, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Consumers are girding for inflation to settle in over the long haul. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Small Retailers Struggle to Bounce Back From the Pandemic
Small Retailers Struggle to Bounce Back From the Pandemic
May 13, 2024  |  Retail

As many small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have spent the last year recovering from the impact of the pandemic, mom-and-pop retailers have struggled to regain...

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Sticky Prices Continue to Pressure Consumers  
Sticky Prices Continue to Pressure Consumers  
May 13, 2024  |  Economy

This week, the latest spate of data from the government on spending trends will be released. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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