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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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Restaurants Benefit from Consumer Hesitance to Cut Back
Restaurants Benefit from Consumer Hesitance to Cut Back
October 04, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

When consumers’ budgets are pressured, they may cut back, but restaurants benefit from spenders’ strong desire to find other ways to afford the small luxuries...

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Nearly 12% of Americans See Incomes Decrease as Business Slows
Nearly 12% of Americans See Incomes Decrease as Business Slows
October 04, 2023  |  Economy

More and more Americans are seeing income levels drop, a new labor market survey shows. As Bloomberg News reported Wednesday (Oct. 4), a survey by Morning Consult finds that...

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Is Sustainability Truly Sustainable for Retailers? 
Is Sustainability Truly Sustainable for Retailers? 
October 04, 2023  |  Retail

Projections suggest that the resale industry will surge to $53 billion in 2023. Interestingly, prominent players like The RealReal have yet to achieve profitability. While the specific...

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Krispy Kreme May Put Insomnia Cookies to Bed as Restaurants Cut Costs
Krispy Kreme May Put Insomnia Cookies to Bed as Restaurants Cut Costs
October 03, 2023  |  Retail

As restaurants grapple with cost challenges, Krispy Kreme is putting its Insomnia Cookies subsidiary up for sale. On Tuesday (Oct. 3), the donut chain announced that it...

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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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Boohoo Group’s Shares Drop as Fast-Fashion Retail Industry Faces Challenges
Boohoo Group’s Shares Drop as Fast-Fashion Retail Industry Faces Challenges
October 03, 2023  |  Retail

Boohoo Group saw its shares fall Tuesday (Oct. 3) as it revised its earnings and revenue forecasts. The U.K.-based fast-fashion retailer’s strategy of lowering prices to...

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Consumers Splurge on ‘Once in a Lifetime’ Expenses Despite Inflation
Consumers Splurge on ‘Once in a Lifetime’ Expenses Despite Inflation
October 02, 2023  |  Economy

Household spending is up despite several factors that should be keeping it down. Americans spent 5.8% more in August compared to the year before amid...

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41% of Employed Consumers Tackle Inflation by Doing Gig Work
41% of Employed Consumers Tackle Inflation by Doing Gig Work
October 02, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

The economic landscape has been marked by rising inflation, leading to concerns among employed consumers about their wages keeping up with the cost of living....

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