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Spending on Discount Retail Is Outpacing Overall Retail Spend, Data Shows
Internal card data from Bank of America finds value apparel increasing nearly 4 percent for Gen Z and…
U.S. Shopper Optimism Spikes Amid Economic Uncertainty Ahead of Holiday Season, Survey Says
While optimism rebounds, McKinsey's latest report highlights rising consumer caution and growing demographic…
Retailers Face a ‘Meh’ Consumer in the Second Half
The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index showed how consumers feel about the future is still…
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The Second-half Retail Economy Will Feel Like 2019 Again — but Not in a Good Way
Slowing job growth for consumers and a lack of pricing power for retailers points to more time in the…
Urban Outfitters Sees a More ‘Measured’ Consumer
Consumers are more measured in their spending, and Urban Outfitters believes stronger inventory and expense…
70% of Consumers Feel Inflation Outpacing Income, New Report Shows
As a result, bargain shoppers are seeking out deals and heading to off-price retailers.
Mobile Shopping Forecast to Heavily Drive Sales for the 2024 Holiday Season and Beyond
A new study by Adobe Analytics looks at the shift in consumer e-commerce mobile shopping preferences.
Small Businesses Remain Optimistic for the Rest of the Year, Amid a Tumultuous Economy
The new Amex Trendex looks at the state of small businesses, their attitudes toward their end-of-year…
Simon Property Group: No Signs Yet of a Consumer-led Recession
Simon Property's David Simon isn't expecting a retail bankruptcy near term, and said easing inflation could…
Parents Forgo Spending on Basic Necessities to Fund Back-to-school Spending
A new study finds that parents are forgoing life's necessities to pay for their kids back-to-school, with…
Amazon CEO: ‘Customers Continue to Trade Down on Price’
Amazon boosted revenue 10 percent to $148 billion and doubled net income to $13.5 billion, but a weak Q3…
Gen Z Sees Social Media as Cause for Overconsumption, Survey Shows
Young consumers who are fighting back against overconsumption have been "de-influenced" to purchase items…
Big Lots Is Closing 150 Stores, Eyeing More Capital
The distressed home sector sees Big Lots shutting 150 stores and LL Flooring on the hunt for cash on heels of…
Second-Half Issues: Freight Congestion, Retail Inventories & Consumers
Shippers may pull forward freight over US election and tariff fears.
Gen Z Feels Guilty Over Last Summer’s Spending, Citing Dining Out as a Major Reason
A Gen Z study by Cash App looks at the digital generation's overall attitudes toward spending and splitting…