Data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis released Friday (Feb. 28) offers sobering food for thought for merchants, even as the financial standing of consumers...
Jobless claims rose more than expected last week, with analysts attributing the rise to layoffs by some major corporations and to snowstorms. Get the Full...
During their respective earnings calls earlier this month, Amazon and Walmart were cautious in their first-quarter 2025 outlooks, reflecting concerns about inflation and slowing consumer...
President Donald Trump reportedly said Wednesday (Feb. 26) that the U.S. has decided to impose tariffs on the European Union (EU) and will announce the details...
In the fourth quarter of 2024, increased economic pressures continued to affect households in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
Worries about trade and tariffs led to the biggest monthly decline in consumer confidence since August 2021, The Conference Board said Tuesday (Feb. 25). Get...
While many Americans are cutting back, their wealthier neighbors are spending freely. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
Last quarter’s holiday shopping might have represented a burst of consumer optimism at the register that has now been dampened. Get the Full Story Complete...