Survey: Consumers would let AI agents spend for them in these categories...Consumers are warming up to the idea of letting artificial intelligence-powered shopping agents make larger transactions for them. Consumer sentiment weakens in September as economic fears worsenU.S. consumer sentiment fell to a four-month low in September amid increasing concerns about high prices and the economy. Survey: Nearly two-thirds of global consumers have used an AI shopping tool Consumers around the globe are expected to rely on artificial intelligence-based tools this holiday season with shopping set to soon kick off for many. Numerator: Prices have increased 35% for low-income shoppers since 2019 In the face of worsening inflation, lower-income consumers have made multiple changes to their discretionary spending. Survey: Consumers delaying large purchases until after Election Day The upcoming midterm elections have Americans putting off large financial decisions. Survey: Advertisers plan to increase holiday budgets on these channels... Retail marketers are getting a jump start – and spending more – on holiday ads this year. Study: Fast food costs the most in these cities... Cities in the Great Lakes region top the list of where consumers spend the most on fast food. NRF: Halloween spending to remain strong with slight increase over last year American consumers are still planning to spend on Halloween items this year despite ongoing cost pressures. Placer.ai: Store visits surge at these retailers... Retailers that center value and discovery are among those that have seen store visits increase the most in the past year. Survey: Gen Z, millennials gravitate towards investments for wealth building Younger Americans have different outlooks on building wealth than their older counterparts. Survey: Grocery prices to impact consumers' holiday shopping, hosting plans Higher prices at the grocery store are impacting consumers’ outlook for the holiday season. Survey: Most paychecks get spent on bills immediately after payday New survey data reveals how Americans spend their money after payday. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last