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Footwear Spending Seen As More Resilient During Recessions Than Apparel Purchases
Morgan Stanley analyst Alex Straton said apparel sales decelerate at start of recession, but footwear sales…
Consumer Spending Rebounds in March, But Will It Last?
While consumer sentiment this year has tanked, Americans were stocking up on goods last month to beat…
Consumer Spending Rebounds in March, But Will It Last?
While consumer sentiment this year has tanked, Americans were stocking up on goods last month to beat…
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Financial Stress Hits Americans Hard, Driving Focus on Literacy and Affects on Health
Amid the looming tariffs and global economic uncertainties, Americans are talking about money and learning…
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…
Inflation and Shifting Consumer Trends Reshape U.S. Office Supplies Market in 2024
Research from Circana shows office supply sales declined 5 percent amid price sensitivity.
Consumer Behaviors Emerge as Anxiety Rises Over Fear of Unexpected Expenses
New research from Splitit and Pymnts highlights consumer sentiments in light of economic uncertainty today.
SpangleAI Secures $6M Seed Funding to Improve AI-powered Shopping Journeys
Powered by Agentic AI and ProductGPT, Spangle delivers personalized, revenue-boosting shopping experiences…
Gen Z’s Global Spending Power to Hit $74 Trillion by 2040, but Savings Fall Short, BofA Report Reveals
Bank of America research highlights Generation Z's growing economic influence, accelerated spending habits…
SMBs Worry About Tariffs, Supply Chain, Labor Issues
SMBs worry about tariffs and supply chain matters, and they face labor challenges and risks that consumers…
Burlington Posts Comparable-Sales Gain in Q4
Burlington elevated its assortment mix and was able to provide value to its two customers, those who…
Fashion, Textiles, Shoes Seen Least Impacted By Mexico, Canada Tariffs
Tariffs on Mexican, Canadian goods leave consumers less to spend on apparel and shoes, with more pain to come…
Gen Alpha Is Already Thinking About Their Financial Futures
A recent study looks at how the youngest generation is saving up for the future and the top 10 companies…
Consumer Pessimism, Fears Over Tariffs Could See Retail Sales Slow
Retail sales could slow as consumers become less optimistic and stick to buying only what they need, in part…
Mastercard Signals Report Looks at the Future of Payments by 2030
The latest report from the global tech company delves into the future of payments to create personalized…