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Consumer Edge: New data reveals major shifts in U.S. general merchandise spending
Consumers have altered their spending behavior in response to ongoing macroeconomic headwinds, signaling a widespread realignment in how and where Americans shop.
Survey: Consumers eye buy now, pay later options in face of tariffs
The use of buy now, pay later services is expected to rise if and when tariffs impact prices.

Home Depot captures 28% of home improvement spending

Two home improvement chains dominated category spending in 2024.
Numerator: Most consumers say tariffs affect spending

New survey data reveals that tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump are causing widespread concerns among U.S. consumers.
NRF: Back-to-school shopping kicked off early this year

Concerns about potential price hikes due to tariffs have jumpstarted back-to-school shopping this year.
Survey: Two-thirds of Prime members made at least one Prime Day purchase

Despite consumers generally planning on reining in spending, a solid majority of Amazon Prime members took advantage of the most recent Prime Day event.
Study: Three holiday shopping predictions

Amid higher costs and other pressures, consumers will scrutinize every dollar spent this holiday season and make more “intentional” trade-offs decisions in every category.
Survey: Consumers buying ahead, in-store to avoid tariff effects

New tariffs set to be implemented on Aug. 1 are looming — and consumers are taking action to avoid potential price hikes.
Survey: Consumers aim to balance sales, saving money during Prime Day

Limited-time deals, social media apps and online tools are having an influence on consumers' shopping during Amazon’s four-day Prime Day event.
NRF: Sales slowed across nearly all sectors in June amid ongoing tariff concerns

Retail sales slipped in June — the first monthly decline since February — amid uncertainty surrounding the economy, tariffs and trade policy.

Consumer Edge: New data reveals major shifts in U.S. general merchandise spending

Survey: Consumers eye buy now, pay later options in face of tariffs

Home Depot captures 28% of home improvement spending

Numerator: Most consumers say tariffs affect spending

NRF: Back-to-school shopping kicked off early this year

Survey: Two-thirds of Prime members made at least one Prime Day purchase

Study: Three holiday shopping predictions

Survey: Consumers buying ahead, in-store to avoid tariff effects

Survey: Consumers aim to balance sales, saving money during Prime Day

NRF: Sales slowed across nearly all sectors in June amid ongoing tariff concerns