As retailers see consumers trim spending on large-ticket items, many shoppers are turning to secondhand channels to make large purchases such as home furnishings. By...
Still feeling strain on their budgets from ongoing macroeconomic challenges, consumers are cutting out pricy nonessential purchases, according to Big Lots. On Thursday (June 6),...
A pullback in spending by lower-income consumers led to a decline in comparable sales during the first quarter for Five Below. The value retailer’s comparable...
Rising investment income, high household wealth and strong employment rates are keeping Americans spending. It’s a phenomenon chronicled Wednesday (June 5) in a report by...
The hotel industry’s performance is being impacted by reduced travel volume caused by the rising cost of goods and services. So said STR, a provider...
As with Mother’s Day last month, consumers have a little less to spend on Dad for Father’s Day this year. Last year saw Americans spend record...
Social media offers a running commentary on consumer sentiment and serves as a barometer of backlash. It may be the case that tiplflation is pushing...
Inflation’s heady pace may have slowed a bit, but one wonders if a slight decline in food prices will be enough to make the paycheck-to-paycheck...
Kohl’s is looking to boost its sagging sales by promoting value to consumers who have been buffeted by high interest rates and inflation. During the...