consumer confidence
Has the ‘Resilient Consumer’ Been Pushed Too Far?
Kearney's Consumer Stress Index update indicates that consumers have moved from a phase of optimization to…
Revenue Rises at Lululemon in Q1, Stock Falters
Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald said 2025 revenue guidance remains the same based on first-quarter results and…
Consumer Debt Grows as Export Market Shrinks Due to Tariff Turmoil
As shoppers risk incurring an unmanageable amount of debt due to inflation, tariffs and rising interest…
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Gen Z and Millennials Are Redefining What Items Are ‘Necessities’ Amidst Economic Uncertainty
A new consumer behavior survey from Credit Karma reveals how young Americans view nonessential items versus…
Layoffs Coming for Trucking, Retail Ahead of Projected Recession, Report Says
Apollo Global Management's chief economist projects that, in late May or early June, trucking and retail will…
The ‘Resilient Consumer’ Is Now Just ‘Coping’ in Donald Trump’s Trade War
The world is changing so quickly today that the fashion industry just might need some new buzzwords.
Tariffs, Inflation and Rising Debt: The Perfect Storm Pressuring U.S. Consumers and Small Businesses
As economic uncertainty deepens, analysts highlight dynamic consumption shifts, regional spending disruptions…
5 Signs That Retailers Are Headed Into a Tough Spring
Retailers are seeing something other than green shoots as the weather warms.
Retail Jobs Declined in February
February, the first full month under the Trump administration, saw a weaker jobs report than expected.
Outlook: Jobs, Inflation Lead 2025 Consumer Concerns
While jobs and inflation top consumer concerns in 2025, business leaders are scrutinizing what tariffs may…
Are Consumers Getting Wary About a Second Trump Administration?
The Consumer Confidence Index fell by 8.1 points in December, while mentions of politics, election and…
CEO Confidence Slips For Two Consecutive Quarters
The Conference Board's Measure of CEO Confidence slipped, but optimism remains at levels that are above last…
U.S. Economic Growth to Slow As Consumers Rein In Spending In 2025
The U.S. economy will expand 2.7 percent in 2024 and 1.8 percent in 2025, with inflation expected to slow and…
Can the Harris-Walz Ticket’s Good Vibes, Memes and Merch Revive Consumer Confidence?
The newly minted Democratic ticket is focused on bringing "joy" back to politics through lighthearted…
Stressed Shoppers Could See a Lift Amid Changing Political Tides
Kearney data from June showed U.S. consumers are "resigned" to political and economic uncertainty—but recent…