Consumer Spending

Amazon Promotes Early Holiday Shopping as ‘Prime Big Deal Days’ Return

Amazon Promotes Early Holiday Shopping as ‘Prime Big Deal Days’ Return
Amazon Promotes Early Holiday Shopping as ‘Prime Big Deal Days’ Return
September 17, 2024  |  Amazon

Amazon is resuming “Prime Big Deal Days” next month before the holiday shopping season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Dollar General Looks to In-Store Experiences to Attract Consumers
Dollar General Looks to In-Store Experiences to Attract Consumers
September 16, 2024  |  Retail

Dollar General’s second-quarter results show the impact of inflation on its primary customer base, and the retailer is doubling-down on in-store experiences to attract shoppers....

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Retail Sales Preview: Will July’s Consumer Spending Momentum Continue?
Retail Sales Preview: Will July’s Consumer Spending Momentum Continue?
September 16, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

On Tuesday (Sept. 17), we’ll find out if the July surge in consumer spending — as measured via unadjusted retail sales — has amounted to...

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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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