Consumer Spending

Federal Reserve Reports ‘Slight or Modest Growth’ in Economic Activity

Federal Reserve Reports ‘Slight or Modest Growth’ in Economic Activity
Federal Reserve Reports ‘Slight or Modest Growth’ in Economic Activity
May 29, 2024  |  Economy

Economic activity in the United States expanded from early April to mid-May, though it varied in different industries and Federal Reserve districts. Get the Full...

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20% of Financially Unstable Consumers Cite Discretionary Spending as Reason
20% of Financially Unstable Consumers Cite Discretionary Spending as Reason
May 29, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Nonessential spending is far from the No. 1 reason that consumers struggle with financial instability, but for a significant share of those living paycheck to...

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Dick’s Sporting Goods: Shoppers Demand More Experiential Stores
Dick’s Sporting Goods: Shoppers Demand More Experiential Stores
May 29, 2024  |  Retail

With eCommerce meeting shoppers’ demand for convenience, consumers increasingly expect more from the physical store experience like immersive, engaging offerings. Get the Full Story Complete...

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New Data: Card-Linked Offers Improve Relevance and Value
New Data: Card-Linked Offers Improve Relevance and Value
May 29, 2024  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Consumers who use card-linked shopping offers, which provide special savings or rewards attached to a merchant or product, return for more — most do. But...

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Shoppers’ Demand for Affordability Shapes Target’s Summer Strategy
Shoppers’ Demand for Affordability Shapes Target’s Summer Strategy
May 28, 2024  |  Retail

As consumers’ shopping behavior continues to be highly motivated by prices, Target is tailoring its summer assortment to these deal seekers’ interests. Get the Full...

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Spending Management Is Top of Mind for ‘Zillennial’ Shoppers
Spending Management Is Top of Mind for ‘Zillennial’ Shoppers
May 28, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

For zillennials — the bridge generation between millennials and Generation Z, born between 1991 and 1999 — budgeting is a key priority when making decisions...

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Consumer Confidence Climbs Despite Grocery Costs Pressuring Americans
Consumer Confidence Climbs Despite Grocery Costs Pressuring Americans
May 28, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Consumer confidence crept up in May, as grocery and job worries continue to weigh on Americans. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Mall of America Exec Says Consumers Balance Shopping and Experiences
Mall of America Exec Says Consumers Balance Shopping and Experiences
May 28, 2024  |  Retail

As convenience-seeking shoppers make more of their purchases online, malls are adapting to focus more on on-site, immersive experiences rather than just on the quality...

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Spreedly President: Companies Need to Pivot to Match Consumer Spending Trends
Spreedly President: Companies Need to Pivot to Match Consumer Spending Trends
May 28, 2024  |  Payments Innovation

With economic headwinds picking up, consumer spending behavior is poised to shift as households tighten their belts in some categories and economists try to make...

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