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Budgets May Be Tight but Two-Thirds of Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Continue to Splurge

Budgets May Be Tight but Two-Thirds of Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Continue to Splurge
Budgets May Be Tight but Two-Thirds of Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Continue to Splurge
August 30, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

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Apparel Producers Prep for Shrinking Sales as Consumers Cut Back
Apparel Producers Prep for Shrinking Sales as Consumers Cut Back
June 19, 2023  |  Retail

Clothing brands are reportedly cutting back on orders in anticipation of weakening sales. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Consumption Becomes Controversial as One-Third of Consumers Won’t Quit Pricey Purchases
Consumption Becomes Controversial as One-Third of Consumers Won’t Quit Pricey Purchases
June 04, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Affording luxury has taken on a new meaning, as many consumers have cut out all but the essentials.  Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Chewy’s Recurring Orders Drive Growth and Investor Enthusiasm
Chewy’s Recurring Orders Drive Growth and Investor Enthusiasm
June 02, 2023  |  Retail

Chewy stock experienced its most significant surge in nearly four years following the pet-products retailer’s sales performance that surpassed expectations. The company’s stock received a...

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Costco Reports Sales Growth Slows as Consumers Reduce Discretionary Purchases
Costco Reports Sales Growth Slows as Consumers Reduce Discretionary Purchases
May 25, 2023  |  Retail

Costco’s comparable sales growth has slowed as consumers reduce their purchases of discretionary items. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Affirm Sees ‘Tepid’ Demand for Discretionary Goods
Affirm Sees ‘Tepid’ Demand for Discretionary Goods
May 09, 2023  |  Earnings

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40% of Retail Shoppers Have Switched to Cheaper Merchants to Save Money, Study Finds
40% of Retail Shoppers Have Switched to Cheaper Merchants to Save Money, Study Finds
May 05, 2023  |  Retail

Inflation has caused competition in retail and grocery to intensify as businesses fight for a smaller and smaller piece of the revenue pie. More than...

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Discount Subscriptions Combine Consumers’ Two Favorite Features: Convenience and Savings
Discount Subscriptions Combine Consumers’ Two Favorite Features: Convenience and Savings
May 02, 2023  |  Subscriptions

Subscriptions considered discretionary were among the first to go when consumers began slashing their budgets and their providers have generally struggled since. Get the Full...

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