Consumer Spending

Target CEO Says Consumer Budgets Are Being ‘Stretched’

Target CEO Says Consumer Budgets Are Being ‘Stretched’
Target CEO Says Consumer Budgets Are Being ‘Stretched’
November 20, 2024  |  Earnings

As economic uncertainty and rising costs continue to impact consumers, shoppers are more cautious with their spending, according to Target CEO Brian Cornell. Faced with...

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Credit Crunch Crushes Dreams: Millions Face Loan Rejections, NY Fed Reports
Credit Crunch Crushes Dreams: Millions Face Loan Rejections, NY Fed Reports
November 20, 2024  |  Debt

Credit is getting harder to come by, especially for auto loans, mortgages and those with low credit scores. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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High-Income Shoppers Load Up Their Grocery Carts at Walmart
High-Income Shoppers Load Up Their Grocery Carts at Walmart
November 19, 2024  |  Walmart

During the latest conference call with analysts, Walmart’s management observed that that, in a quarter where same-store sales were up 5.3% in the United States,...

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eCommerce Growth Outpaces General Retail Sales, Hits 15.6%
eCommerce Growth Outpaces General Retail Sales, Hits 15.6%
November 19, 2024  |  eCommerce

Digital continued to take a larger slice of retail spending in the third quarter of 2024. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Lowe’s vs Home Depot: A Tale of Two Strategies for Professional Builders
Lowe’s vs Home Depot: A Tale of Two Strategies for Professional Builders
November 19, 2024  |  Earnings

The everyday American consumer is dealing with an increasingly strained household budget. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Restaurant Sector Eager to Say Goodbye to Rough Year
Restaurant Sector Eager to Say Goodbye to Rough Year
November 17, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

The restaurant industry is reportedly eager to move beyond a difficult 2024. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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October Retail Sales Up Overall but Online Sales Slow
October Retail Sales Up Overall but Online Sales Slow
November 15, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

October retail sales were up 0.4%, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Consumers Discount Inflation That ‘Meets’ Estimates as Post-Pandemic Housing, Food Costs Soar 25%
Consumers Discount Inflation That ‘Meets’ Estimates as Post-Pandemic Housing, Food Costs Soar 25%
November 13, 2024  |  Economy

Only time will tell if the slight bump in inflation — measured by the latest Consumer Price Index for October and released by the Bureau...

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