inflation

High-Income Consumers Reduce Their Nice-to-Haves as the Economy Slows
High-Income Consumers Reduce Their Nice-to-Haves as the Economy Slows
May 21, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Affluent paycheck-to-paycheck earners curb, but don’t completely cut, spending across categories when faced with budget concerns.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Car Dealers See Inventory Levels Ramp Back Up
Car Dealers See Inventory Levels Ramp Back Up
May 21, 2023  |  Retail

The days of empty car dealer lots could be coming to an end. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Walmart Expands Alcohol Delivery as Spirits Sector Toasts a Summer of Home Mixology
Walmart Expands Alcohol Delivery as Spirits Sector Toasts a Summer of Home Mixology
May 20, 2023  |  Retail

Come on party people, throw your hands in the air. It’s bottoms up on alcohol delivery for the summer 2023 season, and some big names...

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Even Discount Retail CEOs Say Shoppers Are Pulling Back   
Even Discount Retail CEOs Say Shoppers Are Pulling Back   
May 19, 2023  |  Retail

Amid inflation, shoppers are actively seeking out affordable options. This trend has prompted consumers to search for merchants whose prices are in line with their...

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Retail Sales Rose Slightly in April After 2 Months’ Decline
Retail Sales Rose Slightly in April After 2 Months’ Decline
May 16, 2023  |  Economy

U.S. retail sales climbed slightly in April following two months of decline. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Target Investors Worry About Earnings as Consumers Cut Back
Target Investors Worry About Earnings as Consumers Cut Back
May 14, 2023  |  Retail

As consumers cut spending, investors are reportedly worried Target’s next earnings will miss the mark. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Will Consumers Pay $50 for Drugstore Brand Sunscreen?
Will Consumers Pay $50 for Drugstore Brand Sunscreen?
May 13, 2023  |  Retail

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Consumer Sentiment Sours as Inflation Looks Set for the Long Haul
Consumer Sentiment Sours as Inflation Looks Set for the Long Haul
May 12, 2023  |  Economy

The University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment survey has notched its lowest level since the end of last year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Auto Sales Slump Could Be a Crisis of the Sector’s Own Making
Auto Sales Slump Could Be a Crisis of the Sector’s Own Making
May 12, 2023  |  Retail

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) published a little-noticed piece last month analyzing the part auto dealers’ markups played in new car price tag inflation during...

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