inflation

Utz Sees Private-Label Competition Continue Amid Consumers’ Ongoing Inflation Concerns
Utz Sees Private-Label Competition Continue Amid Consumers’ Ongoing Inflation Concerns
August 11, 2023  |  Earnings

Year-over-year grocery inflation may have slowed from its peak, but name brands continue to face competition from lower-priced private-label options, according to snacking giant Utz....

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Consumer Sentiment Dips From July’s Levels and Retailers May Face Pressure at the Register
Consumer Sentiment Dips From July’s Levels and Retailers May Face Pressure at the Register
August 11, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

U.S. consumers are slightly less optimistic about the economy this month, following two straight months of growing confidence. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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LendingClub: Paycheck-to-Paycheck Lifestyle Is Cash-Strapped Americans’ New Norm
LendingClub: Paycheck-to-Paycheck Lifestyle Is Cash-Strapped Americans’ New Norm
August 11, 2023  |  Economy

Increasing costs on everyday items such as groceries, utilities and insurance continue to strain household budgets across the United States. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Overall Inflation May Be Steady, but Food Prices Tick Up Again
Overall Inflation May Be Steady, but Food Prices Tick Up Again
August 10, 2023  |  Economy

July’s consumer-price index (CPI) showed inflation rising, overall, at a relatively steady pace. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Global Trade Faces Slowdown as Economic Growth Weakens
Global Trade Faces Slowdown as Economic Growth Weakens
August 09, 2023  |  Economy

The world is facing a major slowdown in global trade as economic growth weakens. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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The Aspiration Shopper May Be Straying From Luxury and Turning to Travel
The Aspiration Shopper May Be Straying From Luxury and Turning to Travel
August 08, 2023  |  Retail

The aspirational shopper, once a core target demographic for high-end brands, seems to be in a state of flux. As the traditional luxury market contends...

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Couples Say ‘I Do’ to Rentals to Cut Wedding Costs
Couples Say ‘I Do’ to Rentals to Cut Wedding Costs
August 05, 2023  |  Economy

Despite economic uncertainty and inflation, weddings must still go on, and brides and grooms still need to find a way to pay for all those...

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Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Who Live Alone Have Less Credit Card Debt
Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Who Live Alone Have Less Credit Card Debt
August 04, 2023  |  Debt

With inflation still at high levels, Americans continue to rely on their regular paychecks to meet their expenses and financial obligations, with little or no...

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Etsy Isn’t the Go-to Destination It Wants to Be as Consumers Prioritize Essentials
Etsy Isn’t the Go-to Destination It Wants to Be as Consumers Prioritize Essentials
August 04, 2023  |  Retail

In the realm of economics, few phenomena wield as much influence over consumer behavior as inflation. This relentless upward march of prices alters the very...

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