Consumer Spending

Holiday eCommerce Sales Projected to Rise Despite Inflation
Holiday eCommerce Sales Projected to Rise Despite Inflation
September 12, 2024  |  Retail

A new report suggests Americans will slow their holiday spending this year compared to 2023. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Mixed Signals: Inflation Slows to 3-Year Low, Yet Essential Costs Rise
Mixed Signals: Inflation Slows to 3-Year Low, Yet Essential Costs Rise
September 11, 2024  |  Economy

The pace of price increases overall is slowing. But the costs of some key essentials remain stubbornly high, and they ticked higher in August. Get...

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Burlington Stores CEO Says Lower-Income Shoppers Gaining Amid Economic Shifts
Burlington Stores CEO Says Lower-Income Shoppers Gaining Amid Economic Shifts
September 10, 2024  |  Earnings

As Burlington Stores CEO Michael O’Sullivan discussed the company’s strong fiscal results during its second-quarter earnings call (Aug. 29), he offered his thoughts related to...

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Revolving Debt Hits $1.36T in July, Soars 25% Above Pre-Pandemic Levels
Revolving Debt Hits $1.36T in July, Soars 25% Above Pre-Pandemic Levels
September 09, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

Monday (Sept. 9) offered up a snapshot of consumer sentiment on where inflation is headed, their overall feelings about managing a mounting debt load, and...

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Bankruptcy Filing Highlights Deep-Rooted Issues in Big Lots’ Business Model
Bankruptcy Filing Highlights Deep-Rooted Issues in Big Lots’ Business Model
September 09, 2024  |  Retail

As Big Lots embarks on a Chapter 11 restructuring and prepares for acquisition by Nexus Capital Management, retail analysts are evaluating the company’s future amid...

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Big Lots Declares Bankruptcy as Consumers Chase Deals
Big Lots Declares Bankruptcy as Consumers Chase Deals
September 09, 2024  |  Retail

Discount retailer Big Lots has declared bankruptcy and sold itself to an investment firm. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Paycheck-to-Paycheck Shoppers May Demand More Deals Events This Fall
Paycheck-to-Paycheck Shoppers May Demand More Deals Events This Fall
September 03, 2024  |  Retail

In the wake of the savings events rush of the summer, with seemingly every large merchant announcing some major discounting push, consumers are growing accustomed...

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Trending: Most Consumers Think Twice Before Spending, Then Trade Down
Trending: Most Consumers Think Twice Before Spending, Then Trade Down
September 02, 2024  |  Economy

Sept. 17 is looming as a critical date on the economic calendar. It’s the date the Federal Reserve meets to consider — and most analysts...

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Inflation Cools, but Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Still Feel the Heat
Inflation Cools, but Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Still Feel the Heat
September 02, 2024  |  Economy

The reality is that inflation is cooling. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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