Consumers are anticipating another year of cutbacks, traded downs, and forgoing a variety of purchases as inflation continues to impact retail decisions. For insights into...
As the inflationary vice tightens, more Americans are making partial bill payments or skipping some months altogether. This was among the findings in “The One-Stop...
As we move into 2023, inflation and economic uncertainty remain top concerns for most U.S. consumers. In the past 12 months, increasing prices for everything...
Smartphone sales fell worldwide last year as consumers grew more cautious in their spending. That’s according to a recent report by market research firm IDC, which...
Consumers are still spending, but the question remains: For how long? Recent earnings results from the payments networks — Visa, Mastercard and American Express —...
Personal spending fell 0.2% in December in the second month of declines. The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported Friday (Jan. 27) that the December...
As some CPG companies say private-label growth has stalled or reversed, Colgate sees its continuance. On a call with analysts Friday (Jan. 27) discussing the...
Few things are more enjoyable than a pleasant meal at a favorite restaurant, but consumers have had to contend with bigger checks of late, which...
After months of trade-down to private-label groceries, McCormick said shoppers are returning to name brands. The spices and flavorings giant, which brings in more than...