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Local Cities Reap Benefits During Major Live Events 

A new Bank of America study finds that local cities receive economic boosts during live events and concerts.

Gen Z and Millennials Depend on Tax Refunds This Season, Cost of Living to Blame

A new report finds that Americans will use their tax refund to pay for necessities, with repayment of student…

No Recession Seen, But U.S. Forecast Not Buoyant

Key US metrics suggest no recession in 2024 even as growth slows, while the event-driven trend in consumer…

A Retail Road Bump? January Sales Growth Slows to 0.6%

Year-over-year sales had their worst showing since May 2020 last month.

The Push and Pull of Inflation in Fashion

Prices grew more than expected last month, but apparel is just barely holding on to gains.

American Consumers Find Events Harder to Enjoy as Fees See Price Hikes

A recent survey by Credit Karma looks at how consumers are being priced out of live entertainment and events.

Consumers Brace for Economic Uncertainty With Reduced Spending and Brand Loyalty

Robert Gorin, consumer practice leader at Getzler Henrich, said retailers need to brace for more frugal…

US Shoppers to Spend More at Temu, Less at Shein But Amazon Still Tops

Low prices at Temu and Shein attract U.S. trade-down shoppers, but Amazon beats on branded apparel, easy…

Stocks Plunge, Job Worries Cast Shadow on Lunar New Year Spending in China

Bank of America Securities anticipated that Lunar New Year sales would increase around 4 to 6 percent year…

Consumer Confidence Hits Two-year High

Shoppers are feeling better, but have also proven to be hard to read, leading some to look for new ways to…

Could Consumers’ Splurging Habits Be Making a Rebound?

Data from 5WPR's annual consumer behavior survey dives into sentiments around saving versus splurging.

Gen Z and Millennials Are Obsessed With Being Rich 

A new study from Credit Karma looks at "money dysmorphia" consumer behavior and its effects on younger…

Despite Economic Woes Young Consumers Want to ‘Live in the Moment’

Kaitlin Walsh-Epstein, marketing officer at Laurel Road, shares insights behind recent consumer spending…

Analyst: Levi Strauss Benefits From ‘Stabilizing Denim Demand’

Levi's remains the market leader in TD Cowen's proprietary denim tracker as consumers plan to buy three pairs…

American Millennials Are Putting Love on a Budget This Valentine’s Day

Consumer survey data from Trustpilot shows despite pressure, many will be spending less on the holiday.