consumer sentiment

D2C Brands Favor Retail as Consumers Resist Spending 
D2C Brands Favor Retail as Consumers Resist Spending 
November 20, 2023  |  Retail

Despite the alleviation of inflation, consumers remain cautious about their spending habits. Consequently, direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands are facing challenges and are compelled to revamp their...

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No Shame in the Game: Why Consumers Are Proudly Flaunting Dupes
No Shame in the Game: Why Consumers Are Proudly Flaunting Dupes
November 14, 2023  |  Retail

“Dupe, private label, call it what you want, consumers want more,” PYMNTS said in March, and that’s a sentiment that lives on. This is because...

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Sentiment Sours as Consumers See Inflation Rising for Years to Come
Sentiment Sours as Consumers See Inflation Rising for Years to Come
November 10, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Consumers’ expectations on the economy — and particularly inflation — continue to sour. And they seem to be girding for price pressures to be firmly...

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Are High-Income Consumers Poised to Pull Back and Trade Down?
Are High-Income Consumers Poised to Pull Back and Trade Down?
October 27, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

The latest reading on consumer sentiment signals that high-income consumers may embrace a few strategies to deal with concerns over inflation and dwindling stock portfolios....

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Consumer Sentiment Study Sees Jump in Inflation One Year Out
Consumer Sentiment Study Sees Jump in Inflation One Year Out
October 13, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Consumers don’t think the pressures on the household budgets are going to abate anytime soon. And certainly not in the next year. The University of...

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Income Lags Behind Inflation as Cash-Strapped Consumers Chase Deals
Income Lags Behind Inflation as Cash-Strapped Consumers Chase Deals
October 12, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

The U.S. economy is facing growing concerns as wages fail to keep up with high inflation, with consumers finding it increasingly challenging to maintain their...

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Retailers Turn to Discounts as Consumers’ Cost Concerns Grow
Retailers Turn to Discounts as Consumers’ Cost Concerns Grow
August 27, 2023  |  Retail

American retailers are increasingly turning to promotions as consumers grow cagey about nonessential spending. As Bloomberg News noted in a report Sunday (Aug. 27), Whirlpool, Petco and Foot Locker are...

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Paycheck-to-Paycheck Pressures Remain as Fed Signals Higher Rates, Consumer Sentiment Slips
Paycheck-to-Paycheck Pressures Remain as Fed Signals Higher Rates, Consumer Sentiment Slips
August 25, 2023  |  Personal Finance

Higher rates. A bit more muted consumer sentiment. The paycheck-to-paycheck pressures continue. On Friday (Aug. 25), the final reading of the University of Michigan’s survey on consumer...

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Ongoing Restaurant Inflation Has Even Super Fans Cutting Back
Ongoing Restaurant Inflation Has Even Super Fans Cutting Back
August 23, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

As restaurant prices continue to rise, even the most enthusiastic diners are beginning to pull back on eating out and ordering in, PYMNTS research reveals....

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