Consumer Spending

Durable Goods Orders Dropped 6.1% in January
Durable Goods Orders Dropped 6.1% in January
February 27, 2024  |  Economy

New orders for manufactured durable goods declined by 6.1% in January. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Bad Financial Management Habits Lead 30% of Affluent Consumers to Live Paycheck to Paycheck
Bad Financial Management Habits Lead 30% of Affluent Consumers to Live Paycheck to Paycheck
February 27, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

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Shoppers Tap BNPL for Health and Beauty Purchases
Shoppers Tap BNPL for Health and Beauty Purchases
February 23, 2024  |  Buy Now Pay Later

As consumers look to installment plans to help them afford the products they want under ongoing budgetary pressures, many are turning to buy now, pay...

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Walmart’s Health Sales Rise, but Amazon Closes In
Walmart’s Health Sales Rise, but Amazon Closes In
February 23, 2024  |  Retail

As Walmart and Amazon compete for consumers’ health and personal care spending, Walmart is seeing growth — but maybe not enough to hold its lead...

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Zilch Unveils BNPL Plan for ‘Significant Purchases’
Zilch Unveils BNPL Plan for ‘Significant Purchases’
February 22, 2024  |  BNPL

British buy now, pay later (BNPL) firm Zilch has launched a new credit payment product. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Etsy Counts on Consumers’ Gifting Splurges Amid Overall Belt-Tightening
Etsy Counts on Consumers’ Gifting Splurges Amid Overall Belt-Tightening
February 21, 2024  |  eCommerce

Consumers’ hesitancy to buy themselves nice things amid ongoing economic challenges is taking a hit on Etsy. Now, the eCommerce marketplace is turning its focus...

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Marc Lore’s Wonder Opens in Walmart as Supermarkets Seize Restaurant Occasions
Marc Lore’s Wonder Opens in Walmart as Supermarkets Seize Restaurant Occasions
February 21, 2024  |  Retail

Wonder is opening a store-in-store within a Walmart, a move that comes as grocery retailers increasingly seek out opportunities to capture more of consumers’ mealtime...

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Shein Takes on Amazon With Shoppable Livestream Collection Launch
Shein Takes on Amazon With Shoppable Livestream Collection Launch
February 20, 2024  |  eCommerce

As Shein aims to seize a greater share of consumers’ retail spending by capturing their digital attention, the fast-fashion giant is tapping shoppable livestreams to...

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EU Regulators Crack Down on Anti-Competitive Practices
EU Regulators Crack Down on Anti-Competitive Practices
February 18, 2024  |  Regulation

European regulators have reportedly increased their focus on anti-competitive behavior among consumer product companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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