Consumer Spending

Hourly Workers Are Drowning in Liquidity Gaps, and FinTech Has a Lifeline

Hourly Workers Are Drowning in Liquidity Gaps, and FinTech Has a Lifeline
Hourly Workers Are Drowning in Liquidity Gaps, and FinTech Has a Lifeline
May 11, 2026  |  Consumer Payments

For millions of Labor Economy workers, the road to financial wellness, or thriving rather than surviving, is about more than simply having a job. Get...

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McDonald’s CEO Warns Consumer Sentiment Is Declining
McDonald’s CEO Warns Consumer Sentiment Is Declining
May 07, 2026  |  Earnings

McDonald’s executives warned Thursday (May 7) that consumers are becoming more cautious with their spending as economic uncertainty continues to weigh on household budgets, prompting...

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Kraft Heinz Slashes Prices as Consumer Affordability Hits Breaking Point
Kraft Heinz Slashes Prices as Consumer Affordability Hits Breaking Point
May 06, 2026  |  Retail

Kraft Heinz CEO Steve Cahillane said his company is focused on lowering prices because consumers are having trouble paying their bills. Get the Full Story...

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Mother’s Day, but Make It Platinum
Mother’s Day, but Make It Platinum
May 02, 2026  |  The Weekender

Mother’s Day is the annual moment when otherwise rational adults look into the maw of modern commerce and ask a spiritually revealing question: Is brunch...

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Americans Keep Buying While the Buffer Shrinks
Americans Keep Buying While the Buffer Shrinks
April 30, 2026  |  Economy

The wallets are open, but the runway is getting shorter. Consumer spending in March continued to outpace income growth, with rising energy costs and everyday...

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Walmart Eyes Local Products as National Consumer Mood Sours
Walmart Eyes Local Products as National Consumer Mood Sours
April 30, 2026  |  Retail

Walmart is reportedly expanding its local product lineup to attract an extremely pinched American consumer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Only 25% of Consumers Say Their Cost-Cutting Plans Still Work
Only 25% of Consumers Say Their Cost-Cutting Plans Still Work
April 30, 2026  |  Consumer Insights

The clearest sign of consumer strain may not be what households are cutting, but how many different ways they are trying to keep up. Get...

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49% of Gen Z Say BNPL Shapes Where They Book Travel
49% of Gen Z Say BNPL Shapes Where They Book Travel
April 29, 2026  |  BNPL

For younger shoppers, buy now, pay later is not just a way to split a purchase. It is often a factor in where they choose...

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