Consumer Spending

Singles’ Day Sales Growth Slows Amid China’s Economic Challenges

Singles’ Day Sales Growth Slows Amid China’s Economic Challenges
Singles’ Day Sales Growth Slows Amid China’s Economic Challenges
November 11, 2024  |  Retail

Retail sales made during China’s annual Singles’ Day shopping event reportedly slowed again this year amid the country’s economic challenges and consumer skepticism about retailers’...

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41% of Zillennials Prioritize Price Over Brand Loyalty in Shopping
41% of Zillennials Prioritize Price Over Brand Loyalty in Shopping
November 11, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Zillennials — who were born between 1991 and 1999 — are reshaping the retail market with a blend of millennial values and Generation Z’s tech-savviness....

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Fed Says Consumer Credit Decelerated in September; Card APRs Still at Multiyear Highs
Fed Says Consumer Credit Decelerated in September; Card APRs Still at Multiyear Highs
November 08, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

All eyes were on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut this week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Global Food Commodity Prices Reach Highest Level in 18 Months
Global Food Commodity Prices Reach Highest Level in 18 Months
November 08, 2024  |  Economy

Globally traded food commodities rose to their highest level in 18 months in October, driven by adverse weather conditions and other challenges. Get the Full...

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Exclusive: Ahead of New Presidential Administration, Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Feel Pinched
Exclusive: Ahead of New Presidential Administration, Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Feel Pinched
November 07, 2024  |  Economy

Regardless of whether they voted for Trump or for Harris, whether they live in a blue state or a red state, the people living paycheck...

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Primark Owner Forecasts Uptick in Lower-Income Consumer Confidence
Primark Owner Forecasts Uptick in Lower-Income Consumer Confidence
November 05, 2024  |  Retail

The head of Associated British Foods has predicted rising confidence among lower-income consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Target Plans Holiday-Themed Upgrades In Store and Online
Target Plans Holiday-Themed Upgrades In Store and Online
November 05, 2024  |  Retail

Target is getting a holiday makeover as retailers prepare for a potentially tepid shopping season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Retailers Cut Christmas-Themed Item Orders Ahead of Lukewarm Holiday
Retailers Cut Christmas-Themed Item Orders Ahead of Lukewarm Holiday
November 05, 2024  |  Retail

As the holiday shopping season begins, expect to see fewer Christmas-themed items in stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Will Slight Improvement in Overall Jobs Outlook Boost Confidence to Keep Spending?
Will Slight Improvement in Overall Jobs Outlook Boost Confidence to Keep Spending?
November 04, 2024  |  Economy

On its surface, last week’s job report was anemic at best and confounding at worst. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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