Study: These states spend the most on fast food...Southern states top the list of places that spend the highest share of income on fast food. Survey: Most consumers believe recession likely; inflation surges in MayU.S. inflation accelerated for a third-straight month in May, climbing above 4% for the first time in three years, amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. 7 Brew, Smoothie King top Yelp's 2026 Fastest Growing Brands list Beverage chains are increasingly gaining interest from consumers on Yelp. More than half of consumers plan to shop in-store for Father's Day gifts Experiences and subscriptions are playing a key role in consumers’ Father’s Day gifting strategies – but in-store shopping is still important. Survey: Out-of-stocks often lead consumers to switch brands Stockouts are becoming a common problem that poses a major risk to brand loyalty. Survey: Gift card purchasing continues to rise Increased cost pressures are leading consumers to rely more on gift cards when it comes to both gifting and self use. Numerator: Consumer goods prices continued climbing in May May 2026 marked a new high water mark for inflation in recent years. Survey: Back-to-school shopping in June becoming more common A growing number of families are getting a jump start on back-to-school shopping. Fiserv: Small business retail sales see slight dip in May Small business sales remained flat month over month in May, but increased slightly compared to a year ago. Back-to-school shoppers to utilize AI tools to find best deals, value Summer hasn’t fully arrived yet, but consumers are already eyeing back-to-school shopping in an effort to save money. 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
