consumer spending
Is Big Lots the Next Retailer to Keep on the Credit Risk Radar?
The big-box chain has a customer with dwindling spending power and several quarters of tough losses.
Mastercard Announces Instacart and Peacock Rewards Partnership
The company is expanding its credit card rewards benefits.
Retail Needs Promotions to Survive ‘Picky’ Consumers and Weak Sales
Mood's analysts look at the landscape affecting growth in the global apparel retail sector.
With Halloween on the Horizon, ‘Tough Times Are Getting Tougher’
Analysts examine what's in store for spending and foot traffic in a quarter marked by Halloween and the…
PwC Reveals an Optimistic Holiday Outlook for 2023
The forecast delves into the nuances of consumer behavior including budget adjustments toward travel and a…
JCPenney Net Income Fell 65%. Are Money Troubles Ahead?
The retailer that's spending $1 billion by 2025 on a full-blown remake reported a 10.1 percent drop in…
UBS Retail Analyst Warns of ‘Coming Slowdown’ in Soft Goods Spending
A storm is brewing as retail gears up for the holiday season.
What Tractor Supply’s CEO Says About Millennials and Retail Crime
According to CEO Hal Lawton, a former Macy's exec, Tractor Supply is a "bit of an aberration" when it comes…
Consumers Expected to Spend Less This Holiday Weekend
WalletHub said shoppers are being impacted by inflation and other economic concerns.
Food Arguments Are Killing Gen Z Relationships
A recent study revealed that food arguments are a leading cause of relationship turmoil among Gen Z Americans.
What to Watch: Consumer Vitals in 5 Numbers
The figures to watch to understand shoppers headed into the second half.
Burlington CEO: Off Price ‘Starting to Pull Away From Traditional Retail’
Burlington's CEO doesn't see trade-down customers yet, but 2024 should benefit from 62 doors acquired in the…
Federal Student Loans Impact Gen Z’s Financial Stability
With the resumption of federal student loan payments in October, Gen Z is struggling to keep up with…
American Consumerism Stalls as Chinese Luxury Spending Recovers
Luxury firms can expect the pullback by American shoppers to be offset by stronger spending from Mainland…
Target’s Discretionary Pullback Leads to Profit Gains, But Outlook Cut
Investors chose to focus on the stronger second quarter and pushed the stock higher in early trading.