Strict “zero Covid” curbs have been smothering growth. After easing them, Beijing faces the twin challenges of rising caseloads and wary consumers.
Category: Consumer Behavior
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U.S. Gas Prices Are Now Lower Than a Year Ago
A visible symbol of inflation for much of the year, prices at the pump have been driven down by reduced global demand and tumbling oil prices.
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State Tax Cut Policies Prop Up Income, Fanning Inflation Worries
Efforts around the country to ease the pain of rising prices have given consumers more money to spend, which could paradoxically further drive up prices.
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Why Retailers Are Trying Extra Hard to Woo Holiday Shoppers
With an economic slowdown a distinct possibility, stores hope customers’ willingness to open their wallets will last through the season.
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A Holiday Season Divided by Inflation and Economic Struggles
Even if policymakers achieve a gentle economic slowdown, it won’t be smooth for everyone.
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Billions of Dollars at Stake in a Puzzling Holiday Shopping Season
It promises to be unpredictable, with retailers and consumers still figuring out how much will be spent and on what kinds of goods.
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Thanksgiving and Inflation: The Cost of the Holiday This Year
Holiday costs from groceries to travel are up, and consumers have been willing to pay them.
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Beyond Meat Is Struggling, and the Plant-Based Meat Industry Worries
A few years ago, business was booming. That growth has slowed, with some wondering if the number of consumers has reached its limit.
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Why Does Fashion Love This Radical Anticapitalist Concept?
“Degrowth” has been the buzzword of sustainable fashion conversations in 2022. But is it a realistic goal when the fashion industry only seems to be getting bigger?
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US Shoppers Are Still Spending, as Long as Retailers Give Them a Reason
Retail sales rose last month, and several companies reported strong earnings. But discounts seemed to drive a significant portion of purchases.
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Big Tobacco Heralds a Healthier World While Fighting Its Arrival
The industry continues to back smoking protections, like this November’s ballot initiative in California that would overturn a law banning tobacco flavors.