nonessential spending

Consumption Becomes Controversial as One-Third of Consumers Won’t Quit Pricey Purchases
Consumption Becomes Controversial as One-Third of Consumers Won’t Quit Pricey Purchases
June 04, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Affording luxury has taken on a new meaning, as many consumers have cut out all but the essentials.  Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Chewy’s Recurring Orders Drive Growth and Investor Enthusiasm
Chewy’s Recurring Orders Drive Growth and Investor Enthusiasm
June 02, 2023  |  Retail

Chewy stock experienced its most significant surge in nearly four years following the pet-products retailer’s sales performance that surpassed expectations. The company’s stock received a...

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Costco Reports Sales Growth Slows as Consumers Reduce Discretionary Purchases
Costco Reports Sales Growth Slows as Consumers Reduce Discretionary Purchases
May 25, 2023  |  Retail

Costco’s comparable sales growth has slowed as consumers reduce their purchases of discretionary items. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Affirm Sees ‘Tepid’ Demand for Discretionary Goods
Affirm Sees ‘Tepid’ Demand for Discretionary Goods
May 09, 2023  |  Earnings

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40% of Retail Shoppers Have Switched to Cheaper Merchants to Save Money, Study Finds
40% of Retail Shoppers Have Switched to Cheaper Merchants to Save Money, Study Finds
May 05, 2023  |  Retail

Inflation has caused competition in retail and grocery to intensify as businesses fight for a smaller and smaller piece of the revenue pie. More than...

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Discount Subscriptions Combine Consumers’ Two Favorite Features: Convenience and Savings
Discount Subscriptions Combine Consumers’ Two Favorite Features: Convenience and Savings
May 02, 2023  |  Subscription Commerce

Subscriptions considered discretionary were among the first to go when consumers began slashing their budgets and their providers have generally struggled since. Get the Full...

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Mondelēz: Chocolate Sales Jump 18% as Consumers Seek Affordable Comforts
Mondelēz: Chocolate Sales Jump 18% as Consumers Seek Affordable Comforts
April 27, 2023  |  Earnings

Amid consumers’ economic anxieties, Mondelēz is seeing chocolate sales rise significantly. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Away Luggage Quiets Talks of Buyout, Shifts Focus to Retail Expansion 
Away Luggage Quiets Talks of Buyout, Shifts Focus to Retail Expansion 
April 26, 2023  |  Retail

In February, Away luggage toyed with the idea of selling. Now, it’s expanding its physical footprint with its latest store opening in San Jose, California,...

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Consumers, Businesses Trim Spending on Phones as Economy Slows
Consumers, Businesses Trim Spending on Phones as Economy Slows
April 20, 2023  |  Earnings

Consumers and businesses are trimming their spending on phones in response to the slowing economy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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