consumer sentiment

Retailers Split on Holiday Outlook as Shoppers Pull Back
Retailers Split on Holiday Outlook as Shoppers Pull Back
August 20, 2025  |  Retail

Major U.S. retailers’ forecasts reportedly have investors wondering whether the current slump in consumer spending could last through the holiday shopping season. Get the Full Story...

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Retail Sales Get a Summer Boost on Promotions, but Dining Out Dips
Retail Sales Get a Summer Boost on Promotions, but Dining Out Dips
August 15, 2025  |  Economy

The July retail sales report showed solid spending overall, but a deeper dive into category-by-category spending reveals a bit of give and take.  Get the...

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Consumers Feel Better About Finances Despite Inflation Woes
Consumers Feel Better About Finances Despite Inflation Woes
August 07, 2025  |  Economy

American consumers feel more optimistic about their finances, but wary of several other economic factors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Consumer Mood Stays Gloomy Despite July Uptick
Consumer Mood Stays Gloomy Despite July Uptick
August 01, 2025  |  Economy

The mood of consumers improved for a second consecutive month in July, though it remains worse than it was in December, according to the latest...

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Consumer Sentiment Rose in July, Though Inflation Concerns Continue
Consumer Sentiment Rose in July, Though Inflation Concerns Continue
July 18, 2025  |  Economy

Consumer sentiment inched up in July to reach its highest level in five months, though it remained below its December reading and its historical average,...

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‘Made in America’ Ideal Tested by Rising Import Costs
‘Made in America’ Ideal Tested by Rising Import Costs
July 04, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

As the Fourth of July holiday swings into high gear, the classic sentiment of “Made in America” often takes center stage. But in an era...

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Tariffs Force Retailers to Fess Up About Why Things Cost More
Tariffs Force Retailers to Fess Up About Why Things Cost More
June 19, 2025  |  Retail

The biggest retail trend of 2025 might not be the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) or social platforms like TikTok. It might be the impact...

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GDP Shows Consumer Resilience Under Pressure as CEOs Eye Recession
GDP Shows Consumer Resilience Under Pressure as CEOs Eye Recession
May 29, 2025  |  Economy

Tariffs are in limbo. GDP is shrinking. CEOs are pessimistic. And consumers are caught in the middle of all the uncertainty, buffeted by rising prices...

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Report: LVMH Tells Analysts Demand Remains Weak in Luxury Sector
Report: LVMH Tells Analysts Demand Remains Weak in Luxury Sector
May 21, 2025  |  Retail

Luxury conglomerate LVMH reportedly told investors and analysts that demand remains soft due to weaker consumer confidence in China and other markets. Get the Full Story Complete...

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