Durable Goods news and trends

Buy Now or Pay More Later: Consumer Sentiment Drives Spending on Big-Ticket Items
Economy // December 06, 2024

Now’s the time to buy — because everything might get more expensive, sooner rather than later. To that end, the latest edition of the University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index shows consumers are positive about near-term current economic conditions. At the same time, they’re eyeing near-term...

Business Equipment Orders Fall Amid Election/Inflation Uncertainty
Economy // August 26, 2024

U.S. companies ordered less business equipment last month, new government data shows.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Consumer Goods Prices Drop as Supply Chains Reopen
Economy // December 10, 2023

Following a long battle with inflation, shoppers are discovering deals once more. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Deflation Trend Could Pull Inflation Back to 2%
Economy // December 03, 2023

Deflation has made its presence known, and could help bring inflation down to 2%. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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Lease-To-Own Options Can Help Durable Goods Merchants Reach 79 Million Retail Invisibles

September 20, 2021
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Business Equipment Orders Fall Amid Election/Inflation Uncertainty

August 26, 2024
U.S. companies ordered less business equipment last month, new government data shows.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from […]

Consumer Goods Prices Drop as Supply Chains Reopen

December 10, 2023
Following a long battle with inflation, shoppers are discovering deals once more. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Deflation Trend Could Pull Inflation Back to 2%

December 03, 2023
Deflation has made its presence known, and could help bring inflation down to 2%. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

US Durable Goods Orders Climb as Consumer Confidence Falls

September 27, 2023
U.S. durable goods orders climbed unexpectedly in August, per new government data. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...