Consumer Spending

Foot Locker Looks to Digital Expansion, Reimagined Stores to Woo Cautious Customers
Foot Locker Looks to Digital Expansion, Reimagined Stores to Woo Cautious Customers
March 05, 2025  |  Earnings

A common theme in recent earnings calls involving The Home Depot, Lowe’s and Target has been the “cautious consumer” as shoppers are becoming more selective about...

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ADP: Job Growth Slows Amid Concerns About Uncertain Economic Outlook
ADP: Job Growth Slows Amid Concerns About Uncertain Economic Outlook
March 05, 2025  |  Economy

Private sector job growth slowed in February amid employers’ concerns about an uncertain economic outlook, ADP said Wednesday (March 5). Get the Full Story Complete...

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Amex: Retail’s Future Hinges on Ditching the Discount
Amex: Retail’s Future Hinges on Ditching the Discount
March 05, 2025  |  Retail

In a world where so much is tailored to individual preferences, consumers have come to expect the same level of customization in retail. Get the...

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Best Buy: Tariffs Could Cut Comparable Sales by 1 Point
Best Buy: Tariffs Could Cut Comparable Sales by 1 Point
March 04, 2025  |  Earnings

Best Buy said Tuesday (March 4) that the U.S. tariffs on China that went into effect Feb. 4 could have a negative impact of about...

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CFPB, Crypto and Consumer Confidence: Inside DC’s Unpredictable Regulatory Storm
CFPB, Crypto and Consumer Confidence: Inside DC’s Unpredictable Regulatory Storm
March 03, 2025  |  Politics

If you’re tracking the mania in Washington, D.C., from a financial services perspective these days, you might notice that it’s starting to resemble a weather...

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Private-Label Brands Gain in Popularity as Consumers Prioritize Value
Private-Label Brands Gain in Popularity as Consumers Prioritize Value
March 03, 2025  |  Retail

In 2024, the grocery industry saw a dramatic shift as private-label brands — store brands not affiliated with national manufacturers — experienced explosive growth, surpassing...

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Personalized Products, Digital First: Gen Z Redefines Health and Beauty Purchases
Personalized Products, Digital First: Gen Z Redefines Health and Beauty Purchases
March 03, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Generation Z, typically defined as people born between 1997 and 2012, is changing how consumers engage with the health and beauty market, according to PYMNTS...

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Walmart’s McMillon Says Consumers Are Prioritizing Value Purchases
Walmart’s McMillon Says Consumers Are Prioritizing Value Purchases
February 28, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon reportedly said Thursday (Feb. 27) that the retailer is seeing signs of stress among consumers due to food prices remaining high. Get...

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Savings Up as Consumers Pare Spending in January and Gird for Inflation
Savings Up as Consumers Pare Spending in January and Gird for Inflation
February 28, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis released Friday (Feb. 28) offers sobering food for thought for merchants, even as the financial standing of consumers...

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