Consumer Spending

As Hiring Stalls, Will Consumers Pull Back on Spending?
As Hiring Stalls, Will Consumers Pull Back on Spending?
January 07, 2025  |  Economy

Job openings were up in November, but so were layoffs, and the pace of quitting fell too … all of which, for November’s government data,...

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How Higher Grocery Prices Are Changing How Consumers Shop for Food
How Higher Grocery Prices Are Changing How Consumers Shop for Food
January 07, 2025  |  Retail

The planned but failed Kroger-Albertsons merger captured headlines in the grocery sector in 2024, and the latter is scheduled to announce its third-quarter results Wednesday...

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Business Bankruptcies in US Reach Highest Level Since 2010
Business Bankruptcies in US Reach Highest Level Since 2010
January 07, 2025  |  Economy

Corporate bankruptcies in the U.S. have reportedly reached their highest level in 14 years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Big Lots Faces Challenges Despite Acquisition
Big Lots Faces Challenges Despite Acquisition
January 03, 2025  |  Retail

Big Lots, a once-dominant player in the discount retail sector, faces an uncertain future following an acquisition by Gordon Brothers Retail Partners. Get the Full...

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UK Retail Store Traffic Declined 2.5% During Holiday Shopping Season
UK Retail Store Traffic Declined 2.5% During Holiday Shopping Season
January 03, 2025  |  Retail

Fewer consumers visited retail stores in the United Kingdom during the holiday shopping season and the entire year of 2024. Get the Full Story Complete...

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BNPL Makes Inroads With Luxury Brands as High Earners Pay Over Time
BNPL Makes Inroads With Luxury Brands as High Earners Pay Over Time
January 01, 2025  |  BNPL

The conventional wisdom may be that buy now, pay later (BNPL) options are best suited for lower- to middle-income consumers, for smaller ticket items, and...

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Credit Card Defaults Surge to 14-Year High
Credit Card Defaults Surge to 14-Year High
December 30, 2024  |  Credit Cards

Credit card defaults are at their highest level since 2010 as consumers feel increasingly stretched. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Retailers Resolve to Even Up Online and In-Store Experiences in 2025
Retailers Resolve to Even Up Online and In-Store Experiences in 2025
December 27, 2024  |  Retail

While holiday spending may have filled merchants’ coffers, the challenge will be to keep consumer momentum going at the registers, particularly at brick-and-mortar stores. Get...

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The Year in Amazon vs Walmart, and a Look Into 2025
The Year in Amazon vs Walmart, and a Look Into 2025
December 27, 2024  |  Retail

As 2024 comes to a close, the retail sector remains defined by the intense rivalry between Amazon and Walmart. Over the course of the year,...

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