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The Days of ‘Excessively Exuberant Consumption’ Are Over
Consumer sentiment and U.S. retail sales could get worse before they get better, according to experts at…
Apparel Sales Were Flat in June as US Retail Sales Rose 1%
After adjusting for inflation, Wells Fargo economists estimate that real retail sales in June actually fell…
Mango Clocks $1.2B First Half, Looks to Teens for Growth
Similar to its rivals, Mango shows that consumers are still willing to spend on fast fashion even with…
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Back-to-school Shopping Spending Is in Full Swing
Despite inflation fears, KPMG's U.S. consumer pulse survey shows a rise in spend and luxury purchases.
China Economy Growth Dips to 0.4 Percent, Retail Sales Recovering Slowly
China's strict COVID-19 restrictions led to a 0.4 percent year-over-year GDP growth rate in the second…
China COVID-19 Resurgence Hampers Luxury Consumption Growth
Barclays expects sales at Hermès to rise 9 percent, Kering to rise 8 percent, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis…
Beware the Bullwhip Effect: Week Ahead
Supply managers need to pay close attention to consumer and retail demand so the right decisions can avoid…
No Longer Seeking a Sale and a Savior, Kohl’s Turns to Self-Care
Kohl's is taking a break to work on itself after takeover talks with Franchise Group fell apart, it announced…
Inflation Fuels Consumers’ ‘Grimmer Outlook’ as Recession Looks Likely
"With high inflation shattering consumer and investor confidence," Wells Fargo economists' outlook is…
Amid Inflation Younger Consumers Continue to Stand Out With Updated Behaviors
The buying power of Gen Z is growing, joining Millennials as the consumers to win even as they face rising…
New Data Finds Emerging Shifts in Consumer Behavior Amid Evolving Economic Landscape
Pitney Bowes consumer survey examines how rising inflation and interest rates, retailer overstocks and…
Report Reveals Spending Plans of Canadian Millennials
The PayPal Canada survey looked at the spending plans of Millennials.
Amazon Might Host Second Prime Day This Year
The reported "Prime Day Fall Event" comes as consumers are seeing more of their income gobbled up by gas and…
Retail Right Now: Inventory, Inflation and Markdown Madness
A new survey says 49 percent of consumers plan to buy more apparel online in the next six months as retailers…
Retail Analyst on Consumer Spending: ‘Maybe We’re Better Off Than We Think’
Sucharita Kodali pointed to data indicating that consumers are continuing to pay "top dollar for wants and…