Business News
Walmart’s U.S. CEO Says ‘Resilient’ American Shoppers Are Opening Their Wallets and Spending
"This is a very strong economy we're operating in," said Walmart's CEO of U.S. operations.
By Sherin Shibu
Consumer Spending
Building a Business
Want to Boost Your Profits by Up to 95%? Focus on This Underrated Metric.
By Andres Tovar
Business News
In-Person Shopping Made a Comeback This Holiday Season, According to a New Report. Here’s How Much Buyers Spent in Stores.
Holiday shoppers spent almost $1,000 each on gifts, decorations, and other related expenses this year.
By Sherin Shibu
Business Accounting
These 5 Economic Trends Will Drive Consumer Spending in 2024
Consumers have been spending like there's no tomorrow — but has tomorrow finally arrived?
Thought Leaders
I’m an Economist — You Need to Ask These Questions About Your Business as You Look Toward 2024.
Executives: Use these three questions as a check-up on your business heading into an uncertain future.
Business News
‘Revenge Spending’ Is Showing Signs of Cooling — Good for Inflation, Bad for Some Businesses
When the lockdown subsided and businesses opened up again, so did wallets -- causing a surge in "revenge spending." Now, that pattern of consumer spending is cooling, which may help inflation but could put a dent in some of the "revenge categories" (like hospitality) that have rebounded since the pandemic.
Business News
Americans ‘Reluctant’ to Spend Big, New Fed Report Reveals — Here’s What It Means
Still, the average U.S. household owes more than $17,000 in credit card debt, per NerdWallet.
By Amanda Breen
Building a Business
How Will Consumers Spend Their Money This Holiday Season? An Economist Explains
When trends collide, uncertainty is rampant — even during the holidays. Here's what that means for consumer spending.
Business News
BJ’s Wholesale Club Stock Has More Room to Grow
Membership warehouse club operator BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings (NYSE: BJ) stock is one of the rare stocks actually trading up 3% for 2022.
By Jea Yu
Business News
Federal Aid Helped U.S. Economy Grow During First Quarter
Economic growth was attributed to consumer spending and ease of COVID-19-related restrictions.
By Fatma Khaled
Business News
Retail Is Surging — Here’s What Everyone Is Spending Their Stimulus Checks On
The average household spent nearly a quarter of its stimulus check on goods and services last month, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
By Justin Chan
Marketing
Know This About Modern Consumer Behavior or Forget Reaching Your Revenue Goals
The first half of year is gone. Here's the data you need to amplify sales with better channel merchandising in the second half.
Tech
How Technology Is Reshaping American Spending Habits
As technology evolves, the innate spending habits of consumers gradually become aligned with new developments
Business Ideas
U.S. Retail Sales Weak, Consumer Spending Gauge Barely Rises
Households cut back on purchases of a range of goods, suggesting the economy started the first quarter on a softer note.
By Reuters
Thought Leaders
Stop Fixing Women to Act Like Men
The authors of 'Gender Intelligence,' out this month, argue companies should recognize the value of thinking differently and blend the talents of men and women -- at all levels of leadership.
Building a Business
Consumer Spending Flat for Last Three Months: Poll
Despite other economic data to the contrary, U.S. consumer spending may not be as healthy as some believe.