The framing is the latest spin that executives are adopting to justify lackluster shopping, said Sucharita Kodali, a retail ...

There’s a new type of shopper taking over at Walmart, and it could cause a big change that hurts budget-conscious consumers. Walmart is now targeting a different demographic amid declining ...

Consumers are spending steadily but shifting toward smaller, more frequent, value-focused purchases. Retailers are modernizing with digital tools, automation and hybrid shopping to meet evolving ...

Consumer payment trends such as pushback on interchange fees, the rise of buy now/pay later, crypto payments and agentic commerce are set to shape payments in 2026. The elephant in the room is the ...

Dec 3 (Reuters) - Memory chipmaker Micron Technology (MU.O), opens new tab said on Wednesday it will exit its consumer business, as it doubles down on advanced memory chips used in artificial ...

Consumers are under pressure, and one retailer is taking note. Dollar Tree now offers $3, $5, and $7 items, expanding beyond traditional $1 pricing. Higher-income shoppers frequent Dollar Tree more, ...

While blockbuster drug innovations have changed health outcomes for decades, we’re now seeing signs that GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy may be changing something broader: the consumer ...

As we enter the second half of this decade, consumer behavior continues to shift rapidly. There are many factors at play from rising consumer costs to higher digital engagement to an increased demand ...

When consumers feel uncertain about the economy, retailers tend to get cautious too. Big companies such as Walmart and Target say shoppers are still buying—but consumer behavior this year looks ...

Consumer sentiment readings have declined this year amid concerns about tariffs, labor market conditions, and policy uncertainty. Consumer behavior tells a different and far more encouraging story, ...

Mass-market retailers such as Macy’s, Target, and Dollar General have underperformed, reflecting ongoing consumer caution and a shift toward value among lower-income segments. Our same-store sales ...