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Consumer Confidence Continues to Drop as Gas Prices Rise
Shoppers on their way to the mall are increasingly noticing prices at the gas station — and they’re not liking what they see. March…
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Consumer confidence in the U.S. economy falls to lowest level since 2014
U.S. consumer confidence declined sharply in January, hitting the lowest level since 2014 as Americans grow increasingly concerned about…
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CEOs wary of a jittery US consumer as global tensions intensify
Executives now face the tough task of laying out the companies’ outlook for the year ahead As the US earnings season gathers momentum,…
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Surging memory chip prices dim outlook for consumer electronics makers
AL demand for smartphones, personal computers and gaming consoles is expected to shrink this year as companies from Britain’s Raspberry Pi…
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EXCLUSIVE: Pandora Ranked Most Sustainable Consumer Brand
GOLD AND SILVER MEDAL: Pandora has been deemed the world’s most sustainable consumer brand, according to Corporate Knights’ most recent…
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How Trump’s proposed cap on credit card rates could reshape consumer lending
It could wipe out billions of dollars in interest income for banks and card issuers, and result in them tightening credit boxes A proposed…
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EXCLUSIVE: Marubeni Consumer Platform US Acquires Jacobson Group, Owner of Gola Footwear
LONDON — Marubeni Consumer Platform US is kicking off 2026 with the acquisition of Britain’s Jacobson Group, owner of footwear brands…
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U.S. consumer watchdog faces extinction in 2026 as Trump says it’s ‘very important’ to shut it down
When Bianca Jones, a 33-year-old special education teacher in Memphis, Tennessee, decided a couple of years ago that she wanted to buy a…
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Bank of America chief sees economic strength ahead, even as consumer confidence slumps
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan says he's feeling good about where the U.S. economy is headed -- even if consumers don't quite feel the…
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China consumer shares hit record losing streak on weak demand
Chinese consumer stocks are headed for their longest-ever stretch of annual underperformance, and analysts expect the trajectory to…
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Courts, Prism+ rapped by consumer watchdog for misleading website features
The watchdog urges consumers to review their shopping carts, verify payment amounts and question urgency claims The Competition and…
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How the Macy’s CEO sees retail in a world of tarriffs and shifting consumer habits (and how he gets ready for the parade)
It’s been a tumultuous year for the legacy retailer, shaped by new tariffs, shifting consumer habits, and the constant flip between…
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Micron to exit consumer memory business amid global supply shortage
Memory chipmaker Micron Technology said on Wednesday (Dec 3) that it will exit its consumer business, as it doubles down on advanced…
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Thinking of spending on Travel Tuesday deals? Follow these expert tips from consumer advocates
Chain stores have Black Friday. Online marketplaces have Cyber Monday. For local businesses, it’s Small Business Saturday. In the last 20…
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UK lenders approve more mortgages than expected in October, consumer lending cools
British lenders approved more mortgages than expected in October, despite concerns about finance minister Rachel Reeves’ budget, and…
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Amazon, Flipkart take aim at India’s banks with new consumer loan offerings
Interest rates on loans for consumer durables from traditional lenders typically range between 12% and 22% Amazon is preparing to offer…
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OCBC files bid to wind up consumer electronics trader TT International
OCBC has filed a winding-up application against consumer electronics trader TT International, whose debts are being restructured under a…
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Consumer confidence falls to lowest level since April as Americans worry about inflation and jobs
U.S. consumers were much less confident in the economy in November in the aftermath of the government shutdown, weak hiring, and stubborn…
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World’s top aluminium producer adds markups as Trump tariffs drive up consumer costs
The US relies heavily on foreign aluminium supplies as it does not have the capacity to produce enough to meet demand Rio Tinto Group is…
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Stressed about shopping for holiday gifts? These ‘consumer wisdom’ tips can help
Every fall, I anticipate the winter holidays with almost childlike joy. I look forward to familiar traditions with friends and family,…
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Material Good’s Cofounder on Shifting the Luxury Retail Landscape for a Modern Consumer
Material Good distinguishes itself as a retailer through its assortment of fine jewelry, luxury watches, leather goods and accessories by…
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Venture posts 8.3% fall in Q3 earnings amid softness in consumer tech
The company is ‘ramping up activities for hyperscale data centres’, including network connectivity solutions Technology player Venture…
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How legacy brands can lead the next consumer revolution
We’re in an age where AI-fueled rapid prototyping and sleek direct-to-consumer startups seem to capture all the attention. But some of the…
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Consumer watchdog CFPB to run out of money early next year after Justice Dept. rules funding illegal
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a Wall Street cop signed into law by President Obama, is about to run out of money after the…