Shoppers are turning to Walmart to stretch their dollars, but an uncertain economy and trade tensions will test the retailer’s new executive team.
Category: Consumer Behavior
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Should Drug Companies Be Advertising to Consumers?
Aging means “becoming a target” of the industry, one expert said. After decades of debate, politicians of all stripes are proposing bans.
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White House Sees Win After 2 Strong Economic Reports
Solid jobs data and a soft inflation reading for January are welcome news for President Trump. But the bigger economic picture is less encouraging.
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U.S. Inflation Eased at Start of the Year
The Consumer Price Index fell in January to 2.4 percent from 2.7 percent a month
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Tips for Lowering Your Credit Card Interest Rate
The first step, consumer finance experts say, is to ask your card issuer to reduce the rate. And with average balances now $6,500, consider using your tax refund to put a dent in the debt.
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How DoorDash and Other Food Delivery Apps Are Reshaping Mealtime in the U.S.
Almost three of every four restaurant orders in the U.S. weren’t eaten in a restaurant, according to recent data. We spoke to readers who are devoted to delivery but question the costs.
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New Food Stamp Rules Are Confusing Grocery Stores and Consumers
A dizzying array of rules govern what can be bought with SNAP dollars, confusing grocery stores and consumers.
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Consumer Prices Rose 2.8 Percent Through November 2025, a Sign of Sticky Inflation
The Federal Reserve’s preferred gauge for inflation in October and November was released belatedly after the government shutdown.
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What Do Young Travelers Want? Exclusive Experiences.
More millennials and Gen Z-ers are planning trips around experiences, and the industry is responding with concerts, dinners and V.I.P. events.
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Trump’s First Year Could Have Lasting Economic Consequences
President Trump’s policies have so far done little to change the overall state of the American economy, but economists warn they will ultimately weaken the United States.
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No One’s Buying? Maybe Consumers Are Just ‘Choiceful,’ Executives Say.
A new way to characterize unenthusiastic consumers has overtaken earnings calls.
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Food Prices Keep Climbing, Rattling Consumers and Trump
Weather, supply, tariffs, labor and changing consumer habits continue to drive up the cost of groceries. President Trump falsely claims prices are falling.