by Mike Duff | Sep 5, 2023 | Retail Articles
After making gains earlier in the summer, consumer confidence retreated in August, according to The Conference Board, as grocery and fuel prices worried consumers. In its monthly Consumer Confidence Index announcement, the organization noted that the August rating...
by Mike Duff | Aug 29, 2023 | Kitchenware, Retail Articles
The Labor Day Intentions Preview by market research Numerator revealed 60% of consumers in the United States plan to celebrate the holiday this year, down from 75% in 2022. Grilling continues to be the top activity for Labor Day celebrations. According to its...
by Mike Duff | Aug 15, 2023 | Retail Articles
As they look ahead toward year’s end, 81% of consumers responding to a Shopkick survey say they’ll use shopping rewards apps and/or coupons as part of their holiday purchasing strategy to combat inflation. In the survey, 38% of consumers said they plan to do their...
by Mike Duff | Aug 11, 2023 | Retail Articles
Consumer spending growth is slowing as the economy settles down amid higher interest rates intended to reduce inflation, National Retail Federation chief economist Jack Kleinhenz noted in the August NRF Monthly Economic Review. He pointed out that gross domestic...
by Mike Duff | Jul 24, 2023 | Retail Articles
In the Numerator Consumer Sentiment Study for July, participants said they continued to keep a wary eye on the economy even as they modify purchasing strategies to meet their needs. In the study, 70% of consumers polled in July said they were uncomfortable splurging...
