Consumer Spending

Consumer Sentiment Sours as Inflation Looks Set for the Long Haul

Consumer Sentiment Sours as Inflation Looks Set for the Long Haul
Consumer Sentiment Sours as Inflation Looks Set for the Long Haul
May 12, 2023  |  Economy

The University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment survey has notched its lowest level since the end of last year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Wholesale Inventory Data Shows Value of Real-Time Tracking Amid Softening Demand
Wholesale Inventory Data Shows Value of Real-Time Tracking Amid Softening Demand
May 12, 2023  |  Retail

Government data released this week hints that retailers are in for a protracted struggle through the next few months. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Consumers Pare Spending on Grocery and Retail Even as Inflation Slows
Consumers Pare Spending on Grocery and Retail Even as Inflation Slows
May 10, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

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Inflation Cools as Consumers Continue Cutbacks
Inflation Cools as Consumers Continue Cutbacks
May 10, 2023  |  Economy

Inflation continued slowing last month, good news for consumers as many of them curtailed spending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Affirm Sees ‘Tepid’ Demand for Discretionary Goods
Affirm Sees ‘Tepid’ Demand for Discretionary Goods
May 09, 2023  |  Earnings

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Baby Products Buck Consumer Trade Down Trend
Baby Products Buck Consumer Trade Down Trend
May 09, 2023  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Brands and merchants may benefit by catering to caregivers’ mindset of seeking consistent reliability in baby products. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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More Than Half of Consumers Skip the Snack Food Aisle to Lower Grocery Bills
More Than Half of Consumers Skip the Snack Food Aisle to Lower Grocery Bills
May 09, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

As food prices continue to rise, consumers are doing everything in their power to save where they can, challenging grocers to find new ways to...

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69% of Consumers Lower Retail Spend as 36% of Grocery Shoppers Buy Cheaper Brands
69% of Consumers Lower Retail Spend as 36% of Grocery Shoppers Buy Cheaper Brands
May 09, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

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...

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