Consumer Spending

75% of Financially Stable Consumers Prefer Co-Branded Cards for Rewards
75% of Financially Stable Consumers Prefer Co-Branded Cards for Rewards
February 28, 2025  |  Credit Cards

Higher costs and financial uncertainty are prompting many consumers to reassess their credit card choices. Financial stability plays a key role in how individuals select...

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Target Teams With Warby Parker for in-Store Eyewear Shopping
Target Teams With Warby Parker for in-Store Eyewear Shopping
February 27, 2025  |  Retail

Target is opening a series of “shop-in-shops” in partnership with eyewear maker Warby Parker. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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From Cautious Consumers to Tariff Jitters: Walmart and Amazon Face Q1 Headwinds
From Cautious Consumers to Tariff Jitters: Walmart and Amazon Face Q1 Headwinds
February 27, 2025  |  Retail

During their respective earnings calls earlier this month, Amazon and Walmart were cautious in their first-quarter 2025 outlooks, reflecting concerns about inflation and slowing consumer...

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Lowe’s Targets Pro Growth and Digital Innovation Amid Tough Macro Environment
Lowe’s Targets Pro Growth and Digital Innovation Amid Tough Macro Environment
February 26, 2025  |  Earnings

Similar to themes from The Home Depot’s fourth-quarter earnings reported this week, Lowe’s is investing strategically in its digital and in-store offerings to enhance value...

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Two-Thirds of Consumers Say They Need Their Next Paycheck to Pay the Bills
Two-Thirds of Consumers Say They Need Their Next Paycheck to Pay the Bills
February 26, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

In the fourth quarter of 2024, increased economic pressures continued to affect households in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Trade and Tariffs Worries Drive Decline in Consumer Confidence
Trade and Tariffs Worries Drive Decline in Consumer Confidence
February 25, 2025  |  Economy

Worries about trade and tariffs led to the biggest monthly decline in consumer confidence since August 2021, The Conference Board said Tuesday (Feb. 25). Get...

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Wealthiest 10% of Americans Drive Bulk of Consumer Spending
Wealthiest 10% of Americans Drive Bulk of Consumer Spending
February 24, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

While many Americans are cutting back, their wealthier neighbors are spending freely. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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An Ode to Malls as Gen Z Craves IRL Experiences
An Ode to Malls as Gen Z Craves IRL Experiences
February 22, 2025  |  Retail

“The currency of now” takes on a decidedly different form in this poem about the mall’s resurgence. It celebrates the brick-and-mortar comeback fueled by Gen...

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Tariff Uncertainty May Cause Young, Wealthy Consumers to Curb Spending
Tariff Uncertainty May Cause Young, Wealthy Consumers to Curb Spending
February 21, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Last quarter’s holiday shopping might have represented a burst of consumer optimism at the register that has now been dampened. Get the Full Story Complete...

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