UK consumer confidence jumps despite lingering inflation pain
By Suban Abdulla LONDON British consumers have turned more optimistic about the outlook for the economy and their
2023-11-24 08:26
Irish budget helps lift consumer sentiment from six-month low - survey
DUBLIN Irish consumer sentiment improved in October as tax cuts and increased spending in the annual state budget
2023-10-31 08:24
Young Americans cut spending, shun restaurants as prices rise -study
By Nupur Anand and Lananh Nguyen NEW YORK Most young Americans have cut their spending in response to
2023-10-13 21:28
Australia's household spending rebounds in Aug in consumer resilience -CBA data
SYDNEY Australia's household spending rebounded in August, led by gains in the education, transport and recreation categories, data
2023-09-13 12:58
An auto strike looks likely. Should I buy a car now?
If you're thinking about buying a new car, you might be warily watching news about a possible United Auto Workers strike. And, yes, experts say, there could be some serious downside for those shopping for certain models of cars, trucks or SUVs, at least in the longer term.
2023-09-10 17:15
Shoppers say they want sustainable goods, but won't pay more
By Richa Naidu and Helen Reid LONDON Consumer goods makers and retailers investing in sustainably made products after
2023-09-08 01:20
In Lululemon and Dollar General earnings, signs of a possible economic split
It's a tale of two retailers. One reported strong sales on Thursday, while the other warned it may experience a sales decline for the year.
2023-09-02 23:24
US department stores see higher credit delinquencies amid strained spending
By Katherine Masters and Ananya Mariam Rajesh Major U.S. department stores including Macy's and Nordstrom are flagging delays
2023-08-25 07:17
Gloomy U.S. retail outlook dulls hopes of strong holiday season spending
By Ananya Mariam Rajesh and Aishwarya Venugopal Latest results and forecasts from retailers ranging from Macy's to Foot
2023-08-23 22:50
South Korea consumer sentiment weakens in August on growth worries
SEOUL South Korea's consumer sentiment weakened in August for the first time in six months, a central bank
2023-08-22 05:18
Ice cream prices double in a month as Argentina battles inflation
By Anna-Catherine Brigida BUENOS AIRES When Ernesto Acuna, a convenience store owner in Buenos Aires, received the new
2023-08-18 04:16
Euro zone consumers expect lower inflation, sluggish housing prices - ECB poll
FRANKFURT Euro zone consumers expect inflation to keep slowing in the next months and years but remain pessimistic
2023-08-08 16:23