Food prices in December were up 2.4% for the year — and if you go back five years, they’re up about 25%, according to the ...

The Plunge Protection Team, also known as the Working Group on Financial Markets, advises the U.S. president on maintaining ...

Campari has held up well in a challenging spirits environment, delivering solid Q3 results with stronger-than-expected ...

When you walk into Walmart, there are a few things you can feel confident in. First, you're likely to find a pretty impressive array of products, whether it's potatoes, paper plates, or a last-minute ...

CTV is reshaping TV advertising with more control for audiences. Marketers must adapt to precision targeting and creative strategies. Ethical data usage and transparency are crucial in the CTV ...

Consumer payment trends such as pushback on interchange fees, the rise of buy now/pay later, crypto payments and agentic commerce are set to shape payments in 2026. The elephant in the room is the ...

US consumer sentiment tumbled to near the lowest on record as the government shutdown weighed on the economic outlook and high prices soured views about personal finances. The preliminary November ...

While blockbuster drug innovations have changed health outcomes for decades, we’re now seeing signs that GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy may be changing something broader: the consumer ...

As we enter the second half of this decade, consumer behavior continues to shift rapidly. There are many factors at play from rising consumer costs to higher digital engagement to an increased demand ...

Mass-market retailers such as Macy’s, Target, and Dollar General have underperformed, reflecting ongoing consumer caution and a shift toward value among lower-income segments. Our same-store sales ...

In an industry where consumer tastes seem to evolve at pace, understanding what people want before your competitors is a powerful advantage. That’s where AI is stepping in, spotting emerging trends on ...

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