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US economy is an area of the production, distribution and trade, as well as consumption of goods and services by different methods.

Will April’s Dip in Food Prices Give Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers a Break?
Will April’s Dip in Food Prices Give Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers a Break?
May 31, 2024  |  Economy

Inflation’s heady pace may have slowed a bit, but one wonders if a slight decline in food prices will be enough to make the paycheck-to-paycheck...

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Bank of America CEO: Consumers, Businesses Pulling Back on Spending
Bank of America CEO: Consumers, Businesses Pulling Back on Spending
May 30, 2024  |  Economy

Brian Moynihan, CEO of Bank of America, said higher inflation and interest rates have dampened consumer and business spending this year. From hardware to software,...

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Nordstrom Sees Exclusive Events Drive Luxury Shoppers’ Loyalty
Nordstrom Sees Exclusive Events Drive Luxury Shoppers’ Loyalty
May 30, 2024  |  Earnings

As retailers look for ways to boost sales with their most loyal customers, Nordstrom is finding that supplementing its digital loyalty program with in-person events...

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Best Buy: Shoppers Are Shifting Their Spending Toward Seasonal Sales
Best Buy: Shoppers Are Shifting Their Spending Toward Seasonal Sales
May 30, 2024  |  Retail

As consumers prove more cautious about their discretionary retail spending, Best Buy is seeing shoppers hold off until sales events to make big purchases. On...

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Kohl’s Promotes Value to Middle-Income Consumers Buffeted by Inflation
Kohl’s Promotes Value to Middle-Income Consumers Buffeted by Inflation
May 30, 2024  |  Earnings

Kohl’s is looking to boost its sagging sales by promoting value to consumers who have been buffeted by high interest rates and inflation. During the...

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Burlington: Sales Climb 11% as ‘All Income Groups’ Feel Pressure
Burlington: Sales Climb 11% as ‘All Income Groups’ Feel Pressure
May 30, 2024  |  Earnings

Cost-conscious customers from all income levels are helping drive sales at Burlington Stores. The off-price retailer saw its total sales increase by 11% during the...

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Revised GDP Data Show Consumer Spending May Be Losing Momentum
Revised GDP Data Show Consumer Spending May Be Losing Momentum
May 30, 2024  |  Economy

Economic data frequently comes in stages: There’s the initial estimate, and then a revision. And in the newest reading of how U.S. gross domestic product...

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Federal Reserve Reports ‘Slight or Modest Growth’ in Economic Activity
Federal Reserve Reports ‘Slight or Modest Growth’ in Economic Activity
May 29, 2024  |  Economy

Economic activity in the United States expanded from early April to mid-May, though it varied in different industries and Federal Reserve districts. While 10 of...

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Chewy: Consumers Starting to Adopt Pets Again After Inflation Pullback
Chewy: Consumers Starting to Adopt Pets Again After Inflation Pullback
May 29, 2024  |  Retail

With pets proving to be a financial strain for many consumers, Chewy has been seeing them hold off on adopting new pets until inflation eases...

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