Consumer Spending

Households Feel the Pinch as Income Declines and Prices Rise in May

Households Feel the Pinch as Income Declines and Prices Rise in May
Households Feel the Pinch as Income Declines and Prices Rise in May
June 27, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

Data on personal income, spending and saving released Friday (June 27) from the Bureau of Economic Analysis painted a portrait of a pinched consumer. Get...

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Walgreens Sales Rise but CEO Says Turnaround Will ‘Take Time’
Walgreens Sales Rise but CEO Says Turnaround Will ‘Take Time’
June 26, 2025  |  Earnings

Walgreens is reportedly seeing an uptick in sales as it prepares to go private. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Economy Loses Momentum as Inflation Direction Remains Uncertain
Economy Loses Momentum as Inflation Direction Remains Uncertain
June 26, 2025  |  Economy

Consumer spending — the engine that drives the U.S. economy — is flagging, helping to reverse what seemed like relentless growth in gross domestic product...

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Nearly 1 in 4 Consumers Now Use Both Amazon Prime and Walmart+ for Peak Perks
Nearly 1 in 4 Consumers Now Use Both Amazon Prime and Walmart+ for Peak Perks
June 26, 2025  |  Retail

A rising tide of retail subscriptions is empowering consumers to master their spending, with a growing cohort strategically leveraging memberships to both Amazon Prime and...

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Spending Dips 13% As Gen Z Makes Saving ‘Cool’
Spending Dips 13% As Gen Z Makes Saving ‘Cool’
June 25, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

For younger Americans in the Generation Z cohort, spending is out, while saving is reportedly in. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Consumers Temper Spending Plans as Confidence Slides in June
Consumers Temper Spending Plans as Confidence Slides in June
June 24, 2025  |  Economy

The most recent inflation data indicate that the impact of tariffs overall has been thus far not been as drastic as some might have feared. But...

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35% of Consumers Regularly Face Hundreds in Unplanned Expenses
35% of Consumers Regularly Face Hundreds in Unplanned Expenses
June 24, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Recent research reveals that a significant portion of consumers regularly face substantial unplanned expenses, reshaping how financial institutions must approach credit offerings and consumer flexibility....

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Walmart Deals Event to Include In-Store Sales for First Time
Walmart Deals Event to Include In-Store Sales for First Time
June 23, 2025  |  Walmart

Walmart Deals will be offered online and in stores for the first time when the retailer holds its next event in July. Get the Full...

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