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Consumers
Walmart's newest growth market? More affluent shoppers
May 16, 2024
"I’m not embarrassed to say I bought something from Walmart anymore," says one such shopper.
How new China tariffs could affect prices for U.S. business owners, consumers
May 14, 2024
When tariffs increase, costs often go up for business owners, who often then pass some of those increased costs along to consumers.
The "wealth effect" could affect consumer behavior — and U.S. politics
Apr 19, 2024
While sizable gains in the value of stocks and real estate has likely boosted spending, it's done less to improve sentiment.
Diners aren't going to steakhouses just for the steak anymore
by
Kristin Schwab
and Sofia Terenzio
Feb 19, 2024
Some steakhouses are changing their menus and venues to accommodate new consumer preferences.
Low inflation doesn't relieve pain of high prices
Feb 15, 2024
Consumers' inflation expectations are falling. But they say the high prices imposed by inflation are still eroding living standards.
The problem of "sameness"
by
Ellen Rolfes
Jan 31, 2024
Why department stores struggle to retain relevancy.
TV ads speak directly to consumers' economic anxiety
Jan 30, 2024
Advertisers are using people not having enough money for some things — college, a house — to encourage them to spend on other things — chicken wings, anybody?
For public good, not for profit.
How you could get compensated for future delays on Southwest
Dec 19, 2023
The majority of the record fine levied this week by the U. S. Department of Transportation will go towards vouchers for passengers who are held up beginning April 30.
What's the difference between disinflation and deflation?
Dec 18, 2023
Inflation has fallen sharply in the last year and a half, but prices haven't come down. Economists say that's not a bad thing.
The long-expected consumer pullback may finally be materializing
Nov 29, 2023
We spent more over the holiday, but we bought less — thanks to inflation.