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Trade-Offs and Trade-Downs May Be Keys to Getting the Holiday Shopping Done
Trade-Offs and Trade-Downs May Be Keys to Getting the Holiday Shopping Done
September 27, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

With October just about to dawn, many stores are already prodding consumers to think about the holiday shopping season, where December looms as a make-or-break...

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Holiday Season Creates Financial Stress for Two-Thirds of US Consumers
Holiday Season Creates Financial Stress for Two-Thirds of US Consumers
September 27, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Living paycheck to paycheck continues to be the predominant financial lifestyle in the United States, even as inflation has slowed. As of August 2023, 60%...

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27% of Consumers Skip Restaurant Purchases Altogether
27% of Consumers Skip Restaurant Purchases Altogether
September 26, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

As restaurants look to drive traffic amid menu price inflation, more than 1 in 4 consumers are not making restaurant purchases at all, PYMNTS Intelligence...

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Consumer Confidence Data Points to Worries Over Income and Possible Recession
Consumer Confidence Data Points to Worries Over Income and Possible Recession
September 26, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Consumers are less than sanguine about their near-term income prospects. The negative sentiment about the money that’s hitting their accounts each pay cycle may in...

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UNFI Says CPG Brands Will Need to Step Up Deals to Get Customers Back
UNFI Says CPG Brands Will Need to Step Up Deals to Get Customers Back
September 26, 2023  |  Earnings

As grocery inflation normalizes, United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) expects brands to start offering more deals and discounts, which the company sees as a necessary...

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80% of Americans See Savings Decline Since Pandemic Peak
80% of Americans See Savings Decline Since Pandemic Peak
September 25, 2023  |  Economy

Most Americans are reportedly facing financial challenges as their pandemic savings have dwindled. Beyond the wealthiest 20% of the U.S., Americans have depleted their extra...

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Major Economies Report Falling Trade Volumes in July
Major Economies Report Falling Trade Volumes in July
September 25, 2023  |  Commerce

Global trade has reportedly experienced a significant decline in recent months, with trade volumes falling at the fastest pace since the pandemic began.  The slowdown...

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Aldi Says Inflation Has Changed How UK Shoppers Buy Groceries
Aldi Says Inflation Has Changed How UK Shoppers Buy Groceries
September 25, 2023  |  Economy

Discount supermarket chain Aldi said it has experienced record sales in the United Kingdom as shoppers seek affordable groceries. In response to this increased demand, Aldi has...

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Darden: Restaurant Customers Skip the Fancy Wine Amid Financial Challenges
Darden: Restaurant Customers Skip the Fancy Wine Amid Financial Challenges
September 21, 2023  |  Earnings

As consumers struggle with ongoing budgetary pressures, many are reining in their alcohol spending at nice restaurants by sticking to more budget-friendly brands, Darden Restaurants...

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