Consumer Spending

Can At-Home Café Brews Fill the Coffee Shop’s Cup?
Can At-Home Café Brews Fill the Coffee Shop’s Cup?
October 07, 2023  |  Retail

You wake up on a lazy Saturday morning, and instead of rushing out the door to your favorite coffee shop, you simply stroll into your...

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Levi’s Puts Its Faith in D2C Strategy With Loyal Shopper Support
Levi’s Puts Its Faith in D2C Strategy With Loyal Shopper Support
October 06, 2023  |  Retail

While other brands are seeing the benefits of retailer partnerships, Levi’s has entirely different POV. In fact, it’s leading Levi’s to place major bets on its direct-to-consumer...

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Amazon and Walmart Fight for Early Holiday Shoppers in Head-to-Head Battle
Amazon and Walmart Fight for Early Holiday Shoppers in Head-to-Head Battle
October 06, 2023  |  Retail

Amazon and Walmart will face off in a duel next week, going head-to-head to capture the loyalty and spending of shoppers. The battle comes amid...

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High-Debt Consumers Average 14 Late Payments Every Year
High-Debt Consumers Average 14 Late Payments Every Year
October 06, 2023  |  Debt

The United States economy’s heavy reliance on domestic consumption has become more relevant than ever, with consumer credit card debt breaking the $1 trillion mark...

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Student Loan Stocks Drop Ahead of Restart of Payments
Student Loan Stocks Drop Ahead of Restart of Payments
October 05, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Stocks of companies related to student loans have experienced a drop in value ahead of the restart of student loan payments after a three-year pause...

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Constellation Brands: Budget-Strapped Consumers Are Buying Less Alcohol, More Often
Constellation Brands: Budget-Strapped Consumers Are Buying Less Alcohol, More Often
October 05, 2023  |  Earnings

As consumers deal with inflation and other economic challenges, Constellation Brands is seeing shoppers make more frequent alcohol purchases but buying less per trip. The...

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Nike Sees Strong D2C Sales Despite Consumers’ Discretionary Spending Pressures
Nike Sees Strong D2C Sales Despite Consumers’ Discretionary Spending Pressures
October 04, 2023  |  eCommerce

The continued buildout of Nike’s digital channels and direct-to-consumer (D2C) sales, as well as the brand’s inextricable ties to an ecosystem, are helping buck pressures...

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McCormick CEO: Grocery Shoppers Want Value Without Sacrificing Brand Names
McCormick CEO: Grocery Shoppers Want Value Without Sacrificing Brand Names
October 04, 2023  |  Earnings

Even as consumers seek out low-cost options, they choose brand names when given a budget-friendly choice, according to McCormick. The flavors and seasonings giant shared...

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BNPL May Help Consumers Avoid Trading Down, Trading Off on Everyday Essentials
BNPL May Help Consumers Avoid Trading Down, Trading Off on Everyday Essentials
October 03, 2023  |  BNPL

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) may be the payment “lifeline” that keeps consumers from trading down on everyday essentials — and may in fact them...

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