Consumer sentiment’s been up and down lately.

But they plan to pull back on discretionary spending.

It may be hard to tell from some data out Friday, which is for February. But we may still get a read on whether consumer sentiment is changing.

Some attribute it to pent-up demand. Others think the American consumer may have changed.

Consumers can’t get enough of makeup, skincare and hair products even as inflation persists and a potential recession looms.

For Noir Lux Candle Bar, interest in off-site candle pouring events is waxing, not waning.

January was an outlier for jobs, spending and inflation — but can we rely on seasonally adjusted data when the past three Januarys have been so weird?

Retailers’ financial results show weaker spending on nonnecessities like electronics. Here’s where consumers are pulling back.

Less of a good thing: “Marketplace” listeners tell us about products they’ve seen that have undergone “shrinkflation.”

A boost in disposable income fueled spending and saving. Data signals a healthy outlook, but lower-income people are draining reserves.