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Retailers expect big holiday spending despite rising prices
U.S. holiday sales projected at $1.013 trillion as inflation pressures mount.
Straight Arrow · 1m
UK economy grows 0.1% in August despite spending fall
Surprise growth confounds forecasts and gives Chancellor John Healey a boost before his first budget on October 28.
the Guardian · 1m
Fed Finds Consumer Spending Holding as Confidence Slips
Consumer spending holds steady as confidence drops, high-income households drive spending despite financial strain.
Pymnts · 1m
Menu price inflation outpaces wages
Restaurant menu prices rose 3.5% year over year in September, but hourly wages grew just 3%.
Nation's Restaurant News · 1m
Inflation hits four-month high as war drives gas prices up
Prices rose 3.7% in September, well above pre-war levels, as the Iran conflict pushes fuel costs higher ahead of midterm elections.
ABC News · 2m
DoorDash's Reliability Moat
DoorDash grows despite spending cuts by selling predictability.
Inc · 1m
CarMax Earnings Show Consumer Spending Shift
CarMax earnings reveal consumer appetite for big purchases amid economic headwinds.
Pymnts · 1m
The double squeeze on America's wallet
Consumer spending is slowing while the Federal Reserve raises rates. Together, they could squeeze the US economy hard.
Business Insider · 3m
Retail CEOs see holiday paradox: anxious shoppers still spending
U.S. consumers say they're worse off and should spend less, yet holiday sales are forecast to rise 4% to 7% as shoppers hunt for deals.
Fortune · 1m
Oil Price Breaks Consumer Spending
Economist warns $120 oil triggers recession risk.
Yahoo Finance · 1m
The low-cost era is over
Structural economic shifts have ended 15 years of cheap money and low inflation, ushering in a permanently higher-rate world.
Fortune · 1m
Fed Data Shows Consumers Shift Spending Toward Homes and Vacations
Consumer spending shifts toward homes and vacations as savings gaps widen
Pymnts · 1m
McDonald's is the new value meal
Trader Mike Khouw says McDonald's stock is cheap even as the chain struggles with its value perception.
CNBC · 2m
US retail sales surge despite inflation worries
Strong August spending shows consumer resilience, but rising import prices and wage pressures threaten the recovery.
Yahoo Finance · 1m
Santa's Early Arrival Scrambles Holiday Shopping
Amazon, Target and Walmart are pushing Christmas sales into October, forcing shoppers to budget earlier and retailers to compete harder.
Pymnts · 1m
Beauty, health and wellness merge into one spending category
Consumers now see beauty, health and wellness as a single budget item, forcing retailers to rethink how they stock and sell these products.
CNBC · 2m
Next raises profit forecast on summer heat boost
The UK fashion retailer lifts full-year profit expectations for the fourth time this year, crediting unusually warm weather and cost-cutting efforts.
the Guardian · 2m
PVH jumps 5.4% in apparel sector rally
PVH Corp. surged Tuesday alongside peers, but the gains reflect sector momentum rather than company-specific news.
Alphastreet - Earnings Decoded. Market Intelligence Delivered · 1m
Advance Auto Parts surges on sector-wide rally
Auto parts stocks climb together, signaling renewed investor confidence in the industry.
Alphastreet - Earnings Decoded. Market Intelligence Delivered · 1m
Fed's first rate hike in 3 years hits your wallet
Kevin Warsh's Fed just raised rates for the first time since 2023. Here's what that means for mortgages, savings, and jobs.
Business Insider · 1m
Why $100 oil isn't the real threat
Oil prices are back above $100 a barrel, but economists say gas and diesel prices are what actually matter for the economy.
Fortune · 1m
Three Indian stocks to tap into the country's growth
Recent market falls have created buying opportunities in Indian companies positioned to capture rising consumer spending.
MoneyWeek · 1m
Everything is a luxury item now
From $77 roast chickens to shrinking portions, food prices have skyrocketed while what counts as luxury has completely shifted.
Bon Appétit · 1m
Rising prices are reshaping American budgets
NPR is collecting stories about how inflation affects your daily spending and life decisions.
NPR · 1m
Big-ticket buyers keep retail's holiday hopes alive
August sales rose, but savings gaps show which households can still afford major purchases and which can't.
Pymnts · 1m
War with Iran costs U.S. households $1,700 in oil and rates
Rising oil prices and Treasury yields are squeezing American consumers as the conflict with Iran drags on.
CNBC · 2m
Dollar General bets on value as shoppers feel the squeeze
The discount retailer expects customer pressure to persist through 2026 as inflation and fuel costs change shopping habits.
Yahoo Finance · 2m · 5 views
Gen Z wants puzzles and meals, not more screen time
The most digital generation is craving analog gifts and in-person experiences this holiday season.
Fortune · 1m
Nike's index exit is a retail warning
Nike leaving the S&P 100 says less about sneakers and more about who controls the shopper now.
Pymnts · 2m
Credit union cards win the bills, lose the fun
A survey of 14,218 consumers and 3,529 SMBs shows exactly which purchases credit union cards capture and which ones they never see.
Pymnts · 1m
Constellation's New Beer Playbook, Brand by Brand
Corona needs relevance, Modelo needs shelf space, and the second half needs margin discipline.
Yahoo Finance · 2m
Inflation is eating your raise
Wages are up 3.1%, prices are up 3.4%, and the gap is quietly shrinking what American households can actually buy.
Pymnts · 1m
The cheap cuts are already gone
August prices rose again, and the households with the least room to move have nothing easy left to trim.
Pymnts · 1m
Kroger cuts its outlook as shoppers buy only what they need
A grocery giant just told Wall Street its shoppers are down to essentials, and the numbers back it up.
Pymnts · 1m