Trade Down news and trends

Mixed Signals: Inflation Slows to 3-Year Low, Yet Essential Costs Rise
Economy // September 11, 2024

The pace of price increases overall is slowing. But the costs of some key essentials remain stubbornly high, and they ticked higher in August. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

How Consumers Shop: Five Insights From This Year’s PYMNTS Intelligence Reports
Retail // August 09, 2024

So far this year, PYMNTS Intelligence data has illuminated a wide range of shopper behaviors, highlighting how omnichannel engagement is changing over time and how economic pressures are impacting spending habits. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Budget-Strapped Shoppers Splurge on Small-Ticket Items, Scrimp on Major Purchases
Retail // August 05, 2024

This week in paycheck-to-paycheck shopping news, retail brands are sharing that consumers are becoming less cautious in their spending on small purchases such as groceries, even as they continue to show belt-tightening behaviors for large-ticket products such as furniture. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Joor CEO: Luxury Shoppers Won’t Buy a $20,000 Coat Online
Retail // July 16, 2024

As the luxury retail sector looks to strike a balance between digital accessibility and the more immersive, high-touch in-store experience, these upscale brands must create an omnichannel strategy that is much more experiential than that of their mass-market counterparts. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Interviews & Exclusives
Carbone Fine Food CEO: Inflation Hurts Middle-Tier CPG Brands Most

July 11, 2023
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Grocery Shoppers Don’t Scrimp When Buying Food for Their Pets

May 26, 2023
As ongoing macroeconomic challenges put pressure on consumers’ grocery shopping budgets, many are turning to lower-quality goods to save on cost, but few are willing to subject their pets to...

69% of Consumers Lower Retail Spend as 36% of Grocery Shoppers Buy Cheaper Brands

May 09, 2023
From retail items to groceries, the inflation monster has consumers looking for any lower-priced port in the storm, and that means finding merchants with pricing to match the purse. Get...

Quick Reads
Walmart Targets Younger Consumers Amid Tariff Troubles

June 08, 2025
Walmart is reportedly focusing on new and younger shoppers to offset the impact of tariffs. 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 […]

Burlington: Sales Climb 11% as ‘All Income Groups’ Feel Pressure

May 30, 2024
Cost-conscious customers from all income levels are helping drive sales at Burlington Stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Procter & Gamble Says Consumers Not Trading Down Despite Higher Prices

July 28, 2023
Consumers are generally not trading down to generic brands of everyday items, despite rising prices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

e.l.f. Beauty: Value-Oriented Products Grow Alongside Prestige Offerings

February 02, 2023
Offering the right value proposition is drawing consumers to beauty products, according to e.l.f. Beauty. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...