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Christmas Tree Costs Soar, Yet Consumers Still Pine for Authenticity 

Christmas Tree Costs Soar, Yet Consumers Still Pine for Authenticity 
Christmas Tree Costs Soar, Yet Consumers Still Pine for Authenticity 
December 02, 2023  |  Retail

As the festive season sleighs in and inflation plays Scrooge, one can’t help but wonder: Are folks still decorating their homes with real Christmas trees? ...

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Big Lots Focuses on ‘Extreme’ Bargains as Food Sales Dip
Big Lots Focuses on ‘Extreme’ Bargains as Food Sales Dip
November 30, 2023  |  Earnings

Big Lots says its quarterly earnings show the impact of a cautious consumer.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Inflation Data Shows Traveling and Food Prices Rising
Inflation Data Shows Traveling and Food Prices Rising
November 30, 2023  |  Economy

The latest data on personal spending matched expectations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Decreased Consumer Savings Mean Holiday Spending Cutbacks
Decreased Consumer Savings Mean Holiday Spending Cutbacks
November 30, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Despite positive Black Friday numbers, where consumers stretched their budgets to do some shopping, data suggests that the rest of the holiday shopping season may be...

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Family Dollar Sales Challenged Amid ‘Notable’ Spending Pullback
Family Dollar Sales Challenged Amid ‘Notable’ Spending Pullback
November 29, 2023  |  Earnings

Family Dollar’s parent company is evaluating the chain following a decline in spending among lower-income shoppers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Q3 GDP Is Strong but Real Disposable Income Lags Spending Growth
Q3 GDP Is Strong but Real Disposable Income Lags Spending Growth
November 29, 2023  |  Economy

The latest report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, released on Wednesday (Nov. 29), noted the U.S. economy grew 5.2% annualized, as measured in the...

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Black Friday Sees Spending Surge Despite Inflation
Black Friday Sees Spending Surge Despite Inflation
November 28, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Despite inflationary pressures and all the voices warning that this year’s Black Friday was going to be one of restraint, nearly 8.6% more consumers say...

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Consumers Show Improved Confidence in November but Fear Recession
Consumers Show Improved Confidence in November but Fear Recession
November 28, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

The latest data from The Conference Board showed that consumer confidence rebounded a bit in November. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Cyber Monday Spending Projected to Reach Record $12 Billion
Cyber Monday Spending Projected to Reach Record $12 Billion
November 28, 2023  |  Retail

This year’s Cyber Monday spending is projected to top $12 billion as consumers seek deals. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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