Numerator: Price, preferences keeping consumers from sticking to new nutrition guidelinesMore than four-in-10 consumers are aware of the updated USDA food pyramid, but prices, preferences and product availability limit many from adhering to it. Fiserv: Rising gas prices push small business retail sales up in MarchHigher ticket sizes — led by gasoline — helped increase small business sales in March. Survey: Consumers trading down, consolidating trips because of fuel costs Rapidly rising fuel prices are already having an impact on consumer spending. Numerator: Two-thirds of Easter shopping to take place in-store Easter shoppers will gravitate towards low-price, discount retailers for their holiday needs. Survey: Nearly half of consumers use buy now, pay later options weekly Buy now, pay later (BNPL) payment options are being used by many consumers across nearly all generations on a weekly basis. Survey: Consumers cutting back by eating at home more, buying private label brands Grocery shoppers are tackling rising food costs by stretching meals and dining out less. Study: Prices, focus on health to shape consumer spending in 2026 Several factors are expected to drive consumer behavior in 2026 — but increased costs remain paramount for shoppers. Survey: Consumers over 45 make up growing share of U.S. e-commerce market E-commerce is no longer just for younger generations that are more online savvy. David's Bridal makes C-suite additions; begins CFO search One of the nation’s leading bridal and special occasion apparel retailers is shaking up its C-suite as it continues its “Aisle to Algorithm” tech transformation. Easter spending expected to hit a new record After a particularly harsh winter in many parts of the country, shoppers are ramping up their Easter spending. Consumers are spending more than the average in these states While higher prices are leading consumers overall to scale back, shoppers in some states are spending faster than the rate of inflation. Survey: Price, value driving grocery spending changes The overwhelming majority of consumers are changing their shopping habits at the grocery store due to high prices. First Previous 13 14 15 16 17 Next Last
