inflation

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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Budgets May Be Tight but Two-Thirds of Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Continue to Splurge
Budgets May Be Tight but Two-Thirds of Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Continue to Splurge
August 30, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Inflationary pressures have yet to abate fully, making it necessary for many United States consumers to adjust their lifestyles to live within their means. Even...

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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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Inflation Increased Credit Card Spending for More Than Half of High-Spending Consumers
Inflation Increased Credit Card Spending for More Than Half of High-Spending Consumers
August 29, 2023  |  Personal Finance

Nearly 200 million in the United States hold at least one bank-issued credit card — a financial tool which has come in handy as inflation...

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Amazon Private Label Pullback May Not Be What It Seems
Amazon Private Label Pullback May Not Be What It Seems
August 28, 2023  |  Retail

As inflation ebbs, shoppers continue to trade down while cautiously increasing their spending. Many consumers have had to drastically change their shopping behavior to stretch...

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