For corporates, the goal, especially in the current inflationary environment, is to squeeze margins higher. There are two levers to pull, ideally working simultaneously: increasing...
Although jobless claims newly reported for the past week were only slightly higher, the psychological effect may be one where consumers are more cautious about...
A new report suggests Americans will slow their holiday spending this year compared to 2023. The annual holiday retail forecast from consulting firm Deloitte, released Thursday (Sept. 12),...
The pace of price increases overall is slowing. But the costs of some key essentials remain stubbornly high, and they ticked higher in August. The...
Cultivating a culture of adaptability positions firms to thrive despite economic wild cards, Franklin Madison Chief Financial Officer Preston Porter writes in a new PYMNTS...
American household incomes increased 4% last year, the first significant increase since before the pandemic, according to the Census Bureau. The data showed that real...
As Burlington Stores CEO Michael O’Sullivan discussed the company’s strong fiscal results during its second-quarter earnings call (Aug. 29), he offered his thoughts related to...
Monday (Sept. 9) offered up a snapshot of consumer sentiment on where inflation is headed, their overall feelings about managing a mounting debt load, and...
In the wake of the savings events rush of the summer, with seemingly every large merchant announcing some major discounting push, consumers are growing accustomed...