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Do consumers expect discounts when inflation is running hot?
Feb 18, 2022
President's Day weekend is usually marked by sales. But both supply chain shortages and inflation are complicating the hunt for a bargain.
Supply chains stressed by U.S. consumers buying up a storm
Dec 13, 2021
Consumption of durable goods in the U.S. is well above pre-pandemic levels, exacerbating supply chain bottlenecks caused by the pandemic.
Inflation is hiding within retail sales spikes
Nov 16, 2021
While prices are rising for consumers, that's not discouraging them from making purchases.
Consumers are buying less while shopping online more
May 14, 2020
The Marketplace-Edison Research Poll finds that 40% of those who shopped online before the pandemic now do it more.
What's gonna happen to the consumer economy?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Apr 6, 2020
Consumer spending accounts for 70% of U.S. GDP. Is that going to change soon?
Consumers are feeling good about where the economy's headed
by
Erika Beras
Oct 14, 2019
They're willing to spend because they expect to be earning more next year.
Retail spending rose in May. Here's what folks are buying.
by
Justin Ho
Jun 14, 2019
Sales rose, and many of the gains were in discretionary categories.
For public good, not for profit.
The market for customized goods is here, thanks to your data
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Liz Sanchez
Apr 25, 2019
Companies have created a new form of convenience with personalized products.
Regional grocery chains are in fight-or-flight mode
by
Renata Sago
Apr 18, 2019
Some are thriving. Others are closing. All are strategizing.
Look out, beef. Plant-based patties are vying to win over meat lovers.
by
Renata Sago
Feb 12, 2019
Two new burgers made from plants look like meat, cook like meat, and taste like meat.