economy

US economy is an area of the production, distribution and trade, as well as consumption of goods and services by different methods.

Share of US Consumers Living Paycheck to Paycheck Hits Two-Year High
Share of US Consumers Living Paycheck to Paycheck Hits Two-Year High
June 24, 2024  |  Retail

Despite a robust economy, a significant portion of American consumers are grappling with financial challenges that affect their shopping habits in profound ways, and to...

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Meet the 27 Million Americans Who Drive 8% of Consumer Spend but Struggle to Pay Their Bills
Meet the 27 Million Americans Who Drive 8% of Consumer Spend but Struggle to Pay...
June 21, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

The big consumer news last Friday was that the University of Michigan’s June Consumer Sentiment Index hit a seven-month low. Many scratched their heads, particularly...

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Darden Sees Fine-Dining Comparable Sales Drop Amid Inflation, Job Concerns
Darden Sees Fine-Dining Comparable Sales Drop Amid Inflation, Job Concerns
June 20, 2024  |  Earnings

Darden Restaurants saw its same-store sales slip at its fine dining locations amid consumers’ concerns about inflation and the job market. Rick Cardenas, president and...

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Kroger Sees Private-Label Push Bring Low-Income Shoppers Back
Kroger Sees Private-Label Push Bring Low-Income Shoppers Back
June 20, 2024  |  Earnings

With ongoing financial challenges affecting consumers very differently depending on their financial standing, Kroger is seeing its initiative to improve its private-label offerings prove key...

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Main Street Merchants See Light at End of 2024 Tunnel
Main Street Merchants See Light at End of 2024 Tunnel
June 19, 2024  |  SMBs

We’re roughly at the midpoint of 2024, and the midpoint is a good time to take stock of where we’ve been and what lies ahead....

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Consumers Send Mixed Messages on May Retail Spend
Consumers Send Mixed Messages on May Retail Spend
June 18, 2024  |  Economy

Retail sales for the month of May signal a consumer slowdown overall — and some mixed trends among discretionary categories. The data released Tuesday (June...

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Amazon Teases Early Prime Day Deals as Sales Seasons Lengthen
Amazon Teases Early Prime Day Deals as Sales Seasons Lengthen
June 17, 2024  |  Retail

With consumers shifting their spending to key seasonal sales moments, merchants are extending their discount events, with Amazon dropping hints for “early Prime Day deals”...

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Consumer Sentiment on Personal Finances Dips Due to Inflation
Consumer Sentiment on Personal Finances Dips Due to Inflation
June 14, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

In 2024, a few key concerns bubble consistently to the top of the list for the paycheck-to-paycheck economy. The PYMNTS Intelligence report “New Reality Check:...

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Report: Luxury Brands Offer ‘Unprecedented’ Discounts in China Amid Economic Slowdown
Report: Luxury Brands Offer ‘Unprecedented’ Discounts in China Amid Economic Slowdown
June 14, 2024  |  Retail

Luxury brands in China are reportedly resorting to “unprecedented” discounts to sell unsold inventory and entice cautious Chinese consumers. The price cuts reflect growing concerns...

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