consumer spending

Retail sales fell 0.6% in July, a bigger drop than expected and a sharp reversal from June's modest uptick.

Prices are up for consumers, and the stores where they are buying goods are seeing some cost increases, too.

New data shows Gen Z is spending on travel, coffee, cosmetics and jewelry — bucking the K-shaped pattern where higher earners recovered from the pandemic much faster than lower earners.

One big reason: GM specializes in big trucks and SUVs — and demand is high.

Consumers are feeling the pinch of inflation, but many aren't totally giving up on treats like vacations.

How consumers feel about the economy used to line up with how they spent. These days, not so much.

The gender wage gap has been widening for several years, after it narrowed at the start of the pandemic. That’s a drag on the entire economy.

According to the latest Census report, sales at sporting goods, hobby, musical instrument, and book stores were up 11.3% in May from the same time a year ago.

After years of decline, Macy’s sales have grown for a fourth straight quarter.

When you look at how individual companies are faring, it's clear that consumers are choosing value over luxury right now.