Consumer Spending

Kleinfeld Owner Says the On-Demand Economy Catches Up to Weddings
Kleinfeld Owner Says the On-Demand Economy Catches Up to Weddings
June 28, 2024  |  Retail

With consumers increasingly expecting to be able to get anything they want, when they want it, bridal retail is picking up the pace, according to...

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Consumer Spending Revised Lower as Paycheck-to-Paycheck Households Struggle
Consumer Spending Revised Lower as Paycheck-to-Paycheck Households Struggle
June 27, 2024  |  Economy

The third estimate of how gross domestic product (GDP) fared in the first quarter showed — at least in the headline number — there was...

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GoodRx Debuts Tracker to Monitor Out-of-Pocket Prescription Costs
GoodRx Debuts Tracker to Monitor Out-of-Pocket Prescription Costs
June 26, 2024  |  Healthcare

GoodRx aims to give consumers a better handle on prescription affordability. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Consumers Are Tired of Merchant Surcharges and Tipflation
Consumers Are Tired of Merchant Surcharges and Tipflation
June 26, 2024  |  Economy

Merchant steering, which is a practice where retailers offer discounts to consumers if they use certain payment methods, could be getting eclipsed by surcharges and...

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29% of Vacationers Say Better Finances Mean More Summer Travel
29% of Vacationers Say Better Finances Mean More Summer Travel
June 25, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

July Fourth is just around the corner and, if you haven’t already done so, there is still time to make last-minute travel plans. But be...

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Grocers’ Brick-and-Mortar Engagement Outpaces Retailers’ 2 to 1
Grocers’ Brick-and-Mortar Engagement Outpaces Retailers’ 2 to 1
June 25, 2024  |  Retail

When it comes to shopping, consumers are turning to physical stores more for groceries than any other kind of purchase. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Consumer Confidence Slips Amid Concerns About Future Income, Business Conditions
Consumer Confidence Slips Amid Concerns About Future Income, Business Conditions
June 25, 2024  |  Economy

Consumer confidence slipped slightly in June but didn’t stray far from where it’s been for two years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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More Retailers Imitate Prime Day as Consumers Demand Discounts
More Retailers Imitate Prime Day as Consumers Demand Discounts
June 25, 2024  |  Retail

As retailers look to hold their own among bargain-seeking shoppers this summer in the face of competition Amazon’s ever-more-popular Prime Day, Target is the latest...

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Walmart Doubles Down on Deal Days as Consumers Seek Sales Events
Walmart Doubles Down on Deal Days as Consumers Seek Sales Events
June 24, 2024  |  Walmart

Walmart is following up its just-finished summer savings event with another one weeks later, as the retailer looks to compete with Amazon’s Prime Day to...

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