Consumer Spending

Online Sales Bump August Retail Spending Higher
Online Sales Bump August Retail Spending Higher
September 17, 2024  |  Economy

Consumers are still spending, but the pace — at least as detailed in the latest retail sales report from the Census Bureau for August —...

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Amazon Promotes Early Holiday Shopping as ‘Prime Big Deal Days’ Return
Amazon Promotes Early Holiday Shopping as ‘Prime Big Deal Days’ Return
September 17, 2024  |  Amazon

Amazon is resuming “Prime Big Deal Days” next month before the holiday shopping season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Dollar General Looks to In-Store Experiences to Attract Consumers
Dollar General Looks to In-Store Experiences to Attract Consumers
September 16, 2024  |  Retail

Dollar General’s second-quarter results show the impact of inflation on its primary customer base, and the retailer is doubling-down on in-store experiences to attract shoppers....

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Retail Sales Preview: Will July’s Consumer Spending Momentum Continue?
Retail Sales Preview: Will July’s Consumer Spending Momentum Continue?
September 16, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

On Tuesday (Sept. 17), we’ll find out if the July surge in consumer spending — as measured via unadjusted retail sales — has amounted to...

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Target’s 100K-Worker Holiday Hiring Plans Stick to 2023 Levels
Target’s 100K-Worker Holiday Hiring Plans Stick to 2023 Levels
September 16, 2024  |  Retail

Target says it aims to hire roughly 100,000 workers for the holiday shopping season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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DIY Diamonds: Luxury Gemstones Are Becoming More Accessible
DIY Diamonds: Luxury Gemstones Are Becoming More Accessible
September 14, 2024  |  Retail

Give someone a diamond, they have a diamond; give someone a machine that makes diamonds, they have diamonds for a lifetime. Get the Full Story...

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U Mich Survey Shows 40% Consumer Sentiment Uptick Since June 2022
U Mich Survey Shows 40% Consumer Sentiment Uptick Since June 2022
September 13, 2024  |  Economy

There was a slight improvement in consumer sentiment this month, as inflation’s heady pace ticked lower. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Car Payments Squeeze Consumers as Debt Mounts
Car Payments Squeeze Consumers as Debt Mounts
September 13, 2024  |  Debt

The money consumers saved during the pandemic has been spent. Savings are pressured, and credit card debt is mounting. When it comes to keeping current...

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Bump in Jobless Claims Underscores Consumer Caution Around Spending
Bump in Jobless Claims Underscores Consumer Caution Around Spending
September 12, 2024  |  Economy

Although jobless claims newly reported for the past week were only slightly higher, the psychological effect may be one where consumers are more cautious about...

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