Consumer Spending

Home Depot: DIYers Hammer Away at Pocket-Friendly Projects
Home Depot: DIYers Hammer Away at Pocket-Friendly Projects
November 14, 2023  |  Earnings

Sticking to the same DIY rhythm as the previous quarter, Home Depot continues to see consumers hammering away at small projects instead of diving into...

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Sally Beauty Says Shoppers Are Getting Frugal in The Beauty Aisle 
Sally Beauty Says Shoppers Are Getting Frugal in The Beauty Aisle 
November 14, 2023  |  Retail

Consumers are trimming down on the frills and only indulging in essential items, according to Sally Beauty in its latest quarterly update on Tuesday (Nov....

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Inflation May Be Slowing, but Tell That to Consumers Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Inflation May Be Slowing, but Tell That to Consumers Living Paycheck to Paycheck
November 14, 2023  |  Economy

Inflation, overall, is scaling back from a formerly torrid pace as prices at the pump recede. But the fact remains that everyday essentials — namely...

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No Shame in the Game: Why Consumers Are Proudly Flaunting Dupes
No Shame in the Game: Why Consumers Are Proudly Flaunting Dupes
November 14, 2023  |  Retail

“Dupe, private label, call it what you want, consumers want more,” PYMNTS said in March, and that’s a sentiment that lives on. This is because...

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Report: Two-Thirds of Retailers Have Excess Inventory as Holidays Approach
Report: Two-Thirds of Retailers Have Excess Inventory as Holidays Approach
November 13, 2023  |  Retail

American retailers could be saddled with a glut of inventory for the holiday shopping season. With that in mind, chains could see their profit margins...

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34% of Consumers Say the Pressure to Tip Is Out of Control
34% of Consumers Say the Pressure to Tip Is Out of Control
November 13, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Imagine being at the checkout, set to pay for a snack you’ve just grabbed. Suddenly, the digital screen of the point-of-sale system lights up, suggesting...

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Lower Income Consumers Feel the Pressure of Weaker Labor Market
Lower Income Consumers Feel the Pressure of Weaker Labor Market
November 13, 2023  |  Economy

After two years of persistent inflation levels above wages, the economy of U.S. households is beginning to show signs of weakness, leaving consumers struggling to...

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Can Plummeting Turkey Prices Fatten up Sales for Thanksgiving Brands?
Can Plummeting Turkey Prices Fatten up Sales for Thanksgiving Brands?
November 11, 2023  |  Economy

If you’re gearing up for a festive feast, you’ll be thankful to hear that wholesale prices of whole frozen turkeys are taking a dip, bringing...

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BarkBox Says Financial Pressures Hurt D2C Subscription Acquisition, Not Retention
BarkBox Says Financial Pressures Hurt D2C Subscription Acquisition, Not Retention
November 09, 2023  |  Subscriptions

Bark is seeing consumers’ budget pressures take a toll on new subscribers, but those who are already enrolled continue to subscribe despite these challenges. The...

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