Consumer Spending

Citigroup’s 3% Branded Card Spend Growth Driven by Higher FICO Consumers
Citigroup’s 3% Branded Card Spend Growth Driven by Higher FICO Consumers
July 12, 2024  |  Earnings

Citigroup’s earnings results showed a bit of bifurcation in consumer spending, as higher credit scoring individuals continue to use their cards and lower FICO consumers...

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Target Bolsters in-Store Experiences Through Strategic Collaborations
Target Bolsters in-Store Experiences Through Strategic Collaborations
July 12, 2024  |  Retail

Target is facing increased competition from online retailers with faster delivery and a wider selection of products. Customers are also shopping less frequently in physical...

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JPMorgan Sees Strong Card Spend Despite ‘Weakness’ From Lower-Income Consumers
JPMorgan Sees Strong Card Spend Despite ‘Weakness’ From Lower-Income Consumers
July 12, 2024  |  Earnings

JPMorgan’s latest results, released Friday (July 12), showed that consumers continued to use their cards in full force, for both debit and credit payments. Get...

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Inflation Cools Overall, but Food Is More Expensive
Inflation Cools Overall, but Food Is More Expensive
July 11, 2024  |  Economy

The Consumer Price Index released Thursday (July 11) showed that, at least overall, the pace of inflation cooled in June. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Pepsi: ‘Value-Conscious’ Consumers Cut Back on Snacks
Pepsi: ‘Value-Conscious’ Consumers Cut Back on Snacks
July 11, 2024  |  Earnings

PepsiCo’s snack food revenues dipped during its latest quarter as consumers continued to exercise caution. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Luxury Brands and Retailers Rethink Strategy Amid Economic Challenges
Luxury Brands and Retailers Rethink Strategy Amid Economic Challenges
July 10, 2024  |  Retail

With the high cost of maintaining a luxury brand, key players are making major decisions, changing the way they operate to navigate the current challenging...

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Shop Talk: Pair CEO Says Direct to Consumer Model Frees Brands to Get Personal
Shop Talk: Pair CEO Says Direct to Consumer Model Frees Brands to Get Personal
July 10, 2024  |  eCommerce

Without the limits of physical shelf space, direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands can offer a wider range of products that may be more niche or less universally...

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Could Mixed Inflation Expectations Predict A Spending Slowdown?
Could Mixed Inflation Expectations Predict A Spending Slowdown?
July 08, 2024  |  Economy

A bumpy but generally downward path for inflation — and the prices paid for all manner of goods — may pressure consumers to pull back...

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Food, Packaged Goods Firms Boost Promotions Amid Consumer Caution
Food, Packaged Goods Firms Boost Promotions Amid Consumer Caution
July 07, 2024  |  Retail

After years of steady price increases, food and packaged goods manufacturers and retailers are reportedly offering more discounts in both the United States and Europe. Get...

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