Consumer Spending

Wealthier Buyers Rethink Luxury as Brands Raise Prices
Wealthier Buyers Rethink Luxury as Brands Raise Prices
July 04, 2024  |  Retail

Are the world’s wealthy falling out of love with luxury goods? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Jingle All the Year: The Connected Economy Transforms Christmas in July
Jingle All the Year: The Connected Economy Transforms Christmas in July
July 04, 2024  |  Retail

Amid the sun-soaked days of July, a surprising holiday has taken gained popularity over the last 90 years: Christmas in July. Get the Full Story...

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Shop Talk: Consumers Return to Brick-and-Mortar Grocery for Summer
Shop Talk: Consumers Return to Brick-and-Mortar Grocery for Summer
July 03, 2024  |  Retail

As grocery shoppers settle into the warmer months, many are shifting away from eCommerce back to brick-and-mortar stores with more time to make their food...

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Mid-Market Retailers Innovate to Survive in a Tight Economy
Mid-Market Retailers Innovate to Survive in a Tight Economy
July 02, 2024  |  Retail

As ongoing financial pressures make it harder for mid-market retailers to compete, without the scale of industry giants or the close customer connections of mom-and-pop...

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TikTok Joins Merchants’ Summer Discounting Dash for Paycheck-to-Paycheck Shoppers
TikTok Joins Merchants’ Summer Discounting Dash for Paycheck-to-Paycheck Shoppers
July 01, 2024  |  Social Commerce

As retailers and marketplaces look to summer sales to win the spending of budget-strapped consumers, TikTok Shop is joining the mix with its own discounting...

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Synchrony: Personalized Financing Strategy Boosts Big-Ticket Commerce
Synchrony: Personalized Financing Strategy Boosts Big-Ticket Commerce
July 01, 2024  |  Retail

Macroeconomic uncertainty over inflation and interest rates is affecting big-ticket items and leading to shifts among consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Target Tries to Shake Off ‘Pandemic Hangover’ as Sales Slump
Target Tries to Shake Off ‘Pandemic Hangover’ as Sales Slump
June 30, 2024  |  Retail

After seeing revenues surge during the pandemic, Target has been facing tough times. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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PCE Index Shows Cautious Consumers; Low Inflation Gives Hope for Rate Cut
PCE Index Shows Cautious Consumers; Low Inflation Gives Hope for Rate Cut
June 28, 2024  |  Economy

The consumer showed up with caution in May, but a low inflation rate added some fuel to the arguments for an interest rate cut. Those...

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Price Wars: Amazon and Walmart Escalate Race to the Bottom
Price Wars: Amazon and Walmart Escalate Race to the Bottom
June 28, 2024  |  Retail

This week in the ongoing battle between retail giants Amazon and Walmart, the two companies are upping their discounting efforts in an effort to secure...

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