Consumer Spending

Early Pay-by-Bank Adopters Poised to Win With Gen Z and Millennials

Early Pay-by-Bank Adopters Poised to Win With Gen Z and Millennials
Early Pay-by-Bank Adopters Poised to Win With Gen Z and Millennials
March 07, 2025  |  Payment Methods

Younger consumers are much more open to trying new payment methods, and payments players must be prepared to offer them the spear-tip mechanisms they crave....

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Amazon Gains in Home Furnishings as Walmart’s Market Share Declines, Data Shows
Amazon Gains in Home Furnishings as Walmart’s Market Share Declines, Data Shows
March 07, 2025  |  Retail

The home furnishings market is witnessing a shift, with Amazon gaining ground while Walmart struggles to maintain its share. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Macy’s Focuses on Customer Experience and Long-Term Growth
Macy’s Focuses on Customer Experience and Long-Term Growth
March 06, 2025  |  Earnings

In a retail world where growth is harder to come by, Macy’s is prioritizing stability over expansion, adjusting to the realities of a more competitive...

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Fed Beige Book Data Highlights Pressure on Consumer Spending
Fed Beige Book Data Highlights Pressure on Consumer Spending
March 05, 2025  |  Economy

The word “uncertainty” appears in the Federal Reserve’s latest Beige Book 34 times. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Foot Locker Looks to Digital Expansion, Reimagined Stores to Woo Cautious Customers
Foot Locker Looks to Digital Expansion, Reimagined Stores to Woo Cautious Customers
March 05, 2025  |  Earnings

A common theme in recent earnings calls involving The Home Depot, Lowe’s and Target has been the “cautious consumer” as shoppers are becoming more selective about...

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ADP: Job Growth Slows Amid Concerns About Uncertain Economic Outlook
ADP: Job Growth Slows Amid Concerns About Uncertain Economic Outlook
March 05, 2025  |  Economy

Private sector job growth slowed in February amid employers’ concerns about an uncertain economic outlook, ADP said Wednesday (March 5). Get the Full Story Complete...

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Amex: Retail’s Future Hinges on Ditching the Discount
Amex: Retail’s Future Hinges on Ditching the Discount
March 05, 2025  |  Retail

In a world where so much is tailored to individual preferences, consumers have come to expect the same level of customization in retail. Get the...

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Best Buy: Tariffs Could Cut Comparable Sales by 1 Point
Best Buy: Tariffs Could Cut Comparable Sales by 1 Point
March 04, 2025  |  Earnings

Best Buy said Tuesday (March 4) that the U.S. tariffs on China that went into effect Feb. 4 could have a negative impact of about...

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