Consumer Spending

Nearly 30% of High Earners Cite Nonessential Spending as Reason for Paycheck-to-Paycheck Lifestyle
Nearly 30% of High Earners Cite Nonessential Spending as Reason for Paycheck-to-Paycheck Lifestyle
September 14, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Living paycheck to paycheck is a harsh reality for millions of individuals in the U.S., and nonessential spending plays a key role in adding to...

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Cracker Barrel Sees Consumer Belt-Tightening Impede Summer Dining Bump
Cracker Barrel Sees Consumer Belt-Tightening Impede Summer Dining Bump
September 13, 2023  |  Earnings

Typically, restaurants see sales rise during the summer, but as consumers’ financial challenges persist, Cracker Barrel is seeing its customers continue to pull back. Get...

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Inflation’s Resurgence Threatens ‘Nonessential’ Spending at Grocers, Retailers
Inflation’s Resurgence Threatens ‘Nonessential’ Spending at Grocers, Retailers
September 13, 2023  |  Economy

Inflation has notched a milestone this summer, reaching its highest level for the year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Overdrafts Add to Consumers’ Financial Burden as Personal Bankruptcies Rise
Overdrafts Add to Consumers’ Financial Burden as Personal Bankruptcies Rise
September 12, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

The United States is grappling with record-high consumer credit card debt of over $1 trillion, raising concerns about credit insecurity for both consumers and providers....

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Casey’s Competes With QSRs to Draw New Customers Into the Fold
Casey’s Competes With QSRs to Draw New Customers Into the Fold
September 12, 2023  |  Earnings

As convenience retailers look to compete with quick-service restaurants (QSRs), Casey’s General Stores is seeing its pizza business bring new customers to its stores and...

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Consumers Adjust Spending as They Think Credit’s Getting Harder to Obtain
Consumers Adjust Spending as They Think Credit’s Getting Harder to Obtain
September 11, 2023  |  Economy

Consumers are less sanguine about their financial situations — especially when it comes to obtaining credit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Budget-Constrained Consumers Prioritize Dining Out
Budget-Constrained Consumers Prioritize Dining Out
September 11, 2023  |  Economy

As consumers continue to feel the impacts of years of economic challenges, those who are struggling the most continue to spend indulgently on restaurant dining....

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Smucker to Acquire Hostess Brands as Consumers Prioritize Sweet Treats
Smucker to Acquire Hostess Brands as Consumers Prioritize Sweet Treats
September 11, 2023  |  Acquisitions

Smucker is sweetening its portfolio with the addition of Hostess Brands, the company best known for making Twinkies, as consumers continue to shell out for...

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Apple to Unveil Pricier Phones as Consumers Avoid Big Ticket Items
Apple to Unveil Pricier Phones as Consumers Avoid Big Ticket Items
September 10, 2023  |  Apple

This week, Apple will unveil new products that include the fifteenth iteration of its iPhone. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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