Consumer Spending

5 Things to Know About the US Consumer as Spending Outpaces Income
5 Things to Know About the US Consumer as Spending Outpaces Income
August 31, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

We’re spending money as fast as we can make it — and even faster, it seems. The latest government release from the Bureau of Economic...

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Campbell’s Sees Consumers Sacrificing Ready-to-Eat Meals as Inflation Continues
Campbell’s Sees Consumers Sacrificing Ready-to-Eat Meals as Inflation Continues
August 31, 2023  |  Earnings

As this period of inflation stretches on, Campbell’s is seeing budget-constrained consumers beginning to give up the convenience of prepared meals in favor of more...

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Retail Earnings Reports Signal Shopper Hesitancy Going Into Holiday Shopping Season
Retail Earnings Reports Signal Shopper Hesitancy Going Into Holiday Shopping Season
August 31, 2023  |  Economy

Merchants focused on nonessentials are restrategizing as shoppers predict a long way until inflation’s end. Recent earnings released by retailers may reflect consumers’ true attitudes...

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Streaming as an Indulgence Sees Spend Across Financial Lifestyles
Streaming as an Indulgence Sees Spend Across Financial Lifestyles
August 31, 2023  |  Streaming

Despite budgetary constraints, extra spend in certain discretionary categories may go a long way for the consumer mindset. When faced with decisions about which services...

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Even Amid Budgetary Pressures, Grocery Shoppers Splurge on Treats
Even Amid Budgetary Pressures, Grocery Shoppers Splurge on Treats
August 30, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Inflation may be impacting how consumers shop for groceries, but the vast majority continue to carve out room in their budgets for nice-to-have foods and...

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Gen Z Shifts Product Discovery From the Storefront to the Streaming Platform
Gen Z Shifts Product Discovery From the Storefront to the Streaming Platform
August 30, 2023  |  Retail

Consumer search and shopping habits have transformed over time. With platforms ranging from Google and Pinterest to TikTok — according to Google’s own data, nearly...

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Confidence Dips as Inflation Weighs on Consumers’ Minds
Confidence Dips as Inflation Weighs on Consumers’ Minds
August 29, 2023  |  Economy

Inflation is top of mind for consumers, and is contributing to a muted outlook of where things stand — and where we are headed. The...

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Omnichannel, AI Can Help Retailers Joust With Amazon, Walmart for Health and Beauty Spend
Omnichannel, AI Can Help Retailers Joust With Amazon, Walmart for Health and Beauty Spend
August 29, 2023  |  Retail

Despite inflation, despite the volatility in discretionary spending, certain categories are holding up. Consumers are still opening their wallets to buy health and beauty products. Data from...

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Google Flights Reveals Cheapest Time to Book Holiday Flights
Google Flights Reveals Cheapest Time to Book Holiday Flights
August 29, 2023  |  Google

As the holiday season approaches, travelers are wondering about the best time to book their flights. Google Flights has recently released updated booking trend analysis,...

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