consumer sentiment

Income Lags Behind Inflation as Cash-Strapped Consumers Chase Deals
Income Lags Behind Inflation as Cash-Strapped Consumers Chase Deals
October 12, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

The U.S. economy is facing growing concerns as wages fail to keep up with high inflation, with consumers finding it increasingly challenging to maintain their...

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Retailers Turn to Discounts as Consumers’ Cost Concerns Grow
Retailers Turn to Discounts as Consumers’ Cost Concerns Grow
August 27, 2023  |  Retail

American retailers are increasingly turning to promotions as consumers grow cagey about nonessential spending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Paycheck-to-Paycheck Pressures Remain as Fed Signals Higher Rates, Consumer Sentiment Slips
Paycheck-to-Paycheck Pressures Remain as Fed Signals Higher Rates, Consumer Sentiment Slips
August 25, 2023  |  Personal Finance

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Ongoing Restaurant Inflation Has Even Super Fans Cutting Back
Ongoing Restaurant Inflation Has Even Super Fans Cutting Back
August 23, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

As restaurant prices continue to rise, even the most enthusiastic diners are beginning to pull back on eating out and ordering in, PYMNTS research reveals....

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Ross Stores Taps Into Rising Consumer Desire for Budget-Friendly Nonessentials 
Ross Stores Taps Into Rising Consumer Desire for Budget-Friendly Nonessentials 
August 18, 2023  |  Retail

As inflation exerts its influence on consumer purchasing decisions, off-price retailers are benefiting.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Gen Z Gives TJX a Sales Bump as TikTok Trend Goes Viral 
Gen Z Gives TJX a Sales Bump as TikTok Trend Goes Viral 
August 17, 2023  |  Earnings

As prices rise, consumers have found themselves grappling with the dilemma of spending in the face of uncertainty. This has led to a shift in...

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Predictions That Student Loans Would Impact Target’s Earnings May Have Hit the Bull’s-Eye
Predictions That Student Loans Would Impact Target’s Earnings May Have Hit the Bull’s-Eye
August 16, 2023  |  Loans

The retailer’s strategy of appealing to millennials may be backfiring as the generation prepares to lose spending power to student loan repayments.   Get the Full...

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Fed: Consumer Sentiment Up as Inflation Expectations Decrease
Fed: Consumer Sentiment Up as Inflation Expectations Decrease
August 14, 2023  |  Economy

Consumer sentiment is improving overall, with decreased expectations of inflation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Prime Day 2023: US Consumers Spend $6.4 Billion in First 24 Hours 
Prime Day 2023: US Consumers Spend $6.4 Billion in First 24 Hours 
July 12, 2023  |  Amazon

Within the first 24 hours of Amazon’s Prime Day event, U.S. consumers spent $6.4 billion online, according to Adobe.  Get the Full Story Complete the...

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