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Here’s What Labor Market Conditions Say About US Consumer Confidence
Consumers' assessment of the jobs front and improving labor market conditions is providing a boost in…
Consumer Confidence, Travel Surge Could Boost July 4 Holiday Business: Week Ahead
After a year staying close to home, Americans are traveling again and money in their pockets should be a boon…
Are Consumers Signaling a Slowdown Ahead?
Inflation fears are already on consumers' minds, and while leisure will see spending gains, the same can't be…
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Consumer Confidence Reaches Pre-pandemic Levels, But For How Long?
Consumer confidence hit pre-pandemic levels, but expectations for the job market six months out could be a…
American Economy Cobbling Together a Rebound, Data Suggests: Week Ahead
Jobs data and consumer confidence signal growth economic strength but President Biden's infrastructure plan…
Consumer Confidence Rises Despite ‘Uneven’ Economic Recovery
Although consumers are spending again, 10.1 million Americans remain out of work.
Troubling Data Points to Slowdown in UK Apparel Spending
More U.K. cities see added restrictions as Covid-19 infections spike, raising concerns that apparel stores…
Here’s Why Consumer Confidence Tumbled to a 6-Year Low
Consumer confidence checks in at its lowest level since 2014, as a downcast consumer saw little signs of hope…
Retail Sales Rose 7.5% in June, But Virus Trends Cloud July’s Outlook
A worsening outbreak, coupled with a steady cadence of retail layoffs, could see July claw back June's…
Simon Opening 49 Malls Starting Friday—But Do Shoppers Want to Risk it All?
The nation's biggest mall operator is putting more than four dozen malls back to work, even as COVID-19 cases…
Retailers Assess Stores as Consumers Sustain Spending: The Week Ahead
Consumer spending is helping to prop up U.S. economic growth, but retailers still need to review store fleets…
Here’s Why a US Downturn is More Likely to Hit in 2021
A Deloitte survey of CFOs says an economic slowdown could happen by the end of 2020, and there's already a…
Consumer Spending Unlikely to Gain Momentum in Early 2020
Consumers are concerned about job prospects in 2020, meaning spending patterns could shift in the new year.
Better-Than-Expected Jobs Report Could Tilt Holiday Sales in Retail’s Favor: the Week Ahead
A strong jobs report could put to rest any fears around the holiday shopping frame, as consumers are expected…
Consumers Wouldn’t Care if These Fashion Brands Went Out of Business
A new WD Partners report reveals consumers' love-hate relationship with Amazon and the fashion brands they…