In economics, there’s often a bifurcation when it comes to data — the difference between what the headlines tell us and what the wallet feels....
Dollar General’s second-quarter results show the impact of inflation on its primary customer base, and the retailer is doubling-down on in-store experiences to attract shoppers....
As a pulse check on the paycheck-to-paycheck consumer, Dollar General’s most recent Q1 earnings showed that one of the economy’s most closely watched demographic groups...
Gen Z, born in the late 1990s, is considered the first digitally native generation, with a greater inclination toward online shopping and digital activities and...
Affording luxury has taken on a new meaning, as many consumers have cut out all but the essentials. As noted earlier this month (May 14) by...
Chewy stock experienced its most significant surge in nearly four years following the pet-products retailer’s sales performance that surpassed expectations. The company’s stock received a...
The retail data released Tuesday (May 16) by the Commerce Department shows a reversal in consumer spending after two months of declines. But one headline...
The steady share of consumers living paycheck to paycheck despite continued economic headwinds is a testament to their fortitude. Month after month, headlines reaffirm what...
As inflation causes consumers to crimp spending, grocery shopping is seen coming out on top. With many consumers cutting out unnecessary purchases, the supermarket value...