For lower-income consumers, the most vulnerable subset of the paycheck-to-paycheck economy, the outlook is, in a word … gloomy. As measured in the latest reading...
If you felt odd about the Christmas retail push starting as soon as Thanksgiving was over, you might want to avoid New York City’s Upper...
Online sports betting reportedly may be contributing to consumer spending growing slower than expected in Brazil. Some banks and think tanks are making that connection...
Walmart says it is beginning its holiday shopping offerings earlier than ever. “This year, nearly 50% of consumers will start their holiday shopping as early as...
U.S. consumers are taking on more card debt than has been seen in years. And in recent weeks, filings by several big banks show that...
Consumers are still spending, but the pace — at least as detailed in the latest retail sales report from the Census Bureau for August —...
Amazon is resuming “Prime Big Deal Days” next month before the holiday shopping season. The eCommerce giant’s semi-annual sales event returns Oct. 8 and 9,...
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....
On Tuesday (Sept. 17), we’ll find out if the July surge in consumer spending — as measured via unadjusted retail sales — has amounted to...