Consumer Spending

Latest GDP Data Indicates Continuing Pressures on Disposable Income
Latest GDP Data Indicates Continuing Pressures on Disposable Income
November 27, 2024  |  Economy

The Bureau of Economic Analysis confirmed Wednesday (Nov. 27) that third-quarter GDP grew at a 2.8% rate, unchanged from a previous estimate. However, there are...

READ MORE >
IKEA’s Lead Franchisee’s Profits Fall as It Prioritizes Affordability
IKEA’s Lead Franchisee’s Profits Fall as It Prioritizes Affordability
November 27, 2024  |  Retail

IKEA’s biggest retailer has seen profits plunge after cutting costs to attract wary customers. Ingka Group, which runs stores that account for 90% of the furniture...

READ MORE >
Luxury Brands Shed 50 Million Customers as Prices Climb
Luxury Brands Shed 50 Million Customers as Prices Climb
November 27, 2024  |  Retail

Luxury brands have shed roughly 50 million customers over two years as shoppers seek lower prices. A report Wednesday (Nov. 27) by The Wall Street Journal —...

READ MORE >
Best Buy Revenues Dip as Consumers Await ‘Deals and Sales’
Best Buy Revenues Dip as Consumers Await ‘Deals and Sales’
November 26, 2024  |  Retail

Best Buy says cautious, deal-chasing consumers and the presidential election kept quarterly sales muted. The electronics retailer released earnings Tuesday (Nov. 26) showing a 2.9%...

READ MORE >
Ross, TJX and Gap Pivot as Consumer Spending Shift Poses Challenges
Ross, TJX and Gap Pivot as Consumer Spending Shift Poses Challenges
November 26, 2024  |  Retail

As consumers remain cautious with their spending amid ongoing economic pressures, leading retail companies encountered a mixed landscape in the third quarter. Ross Stores, TJX...

READ MORE >
November Consumer Confidence Jumps, but Spending Plans Mixed
November Consumer Confidence Jumps, but Spending Plans Mixed
November 26, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Headed into Black Friday, consumers are more positive than they have been in months. That’s among the takeaways from the latest reading of The Conference...

READ MORE >
Burlington Sales Impacted by ‘Significantly’ Warmer Fall Temperatures
Burlington Sales Impacted by ‘Significantly’ Warmer Fall Temperatures
November 26, 2024  |  Earnings

A warmer-than-normal autumn wasn’t enough to stall sales growth for Burlington Stores. The off-price clothing retailer posted earnings Tuesday (Nov. 26) showing total sales up 11% for the...

READ MORE >
Dick’s Sporting Goods Outperforms Headwinds Due to Experiences, Exclusive Brands
Dick’s Sporting Goods Outperforms Headwinds Due to Experiences, Exclusive Brands
November 26, 2024  |  Earnings

Dick’s Sporting Goods’ third-quarter 2024 earnings results exceeded analyst expectations and demonstrated continued momentum as the back-to-school season transitioned into the holiday shopping period. During...

READ MORE >
Retailers Take Note: Consumers Say There Are Too Many Deals
Retailers Take Note: Consumers Say There Are Too Many Deals
November 25, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Through the past few years, consumers in the United States, have collectively seemed to be an unstoppable force. They have spent through inflationary times, geopolitical...

READ MORE >