Trump fires both Democrats on the Federal Trade Commission

Commissioners Alvaro Bedoya and Rebecca Kelly Slaughter said they were illegally terminated by President Donald Trump. They plan to sue to reverse their firings.

NBC News - Mar. 18

U.S. Consumer Sentiment Drops as Inflation Anxiety Soars

A new survey from the University of Michigan shows Americans bracing for economic pain as tariffs and policy uncertainty bite.

The New York Times - Mar. 14

China looks to boost consumption amid consumer squeeze

Yahoo News - Mar. 16

Build a Successful B2B Business by First Engaging Consumers

Take the backroad to a B2B business model by stimulating demand from the bottom-up.

Inc. - 6d

Poor consumer sentiment is still just talk

And it may never turn into action

Financial Times - 1d

Lululemon says US consumers are cutting back on spending

Athleisure group’s shares sink as it warns on darkening sentiment among American customers

Financial Times - 8h

Lululemon says US consumers are cutting back on spending

Athleisure group’s shares sink as it warns on darkening sentiment among American customers

Financial Times - 8h

‘The Apprentice,’ Starring Donald Trump, Begins Streaming on Amazon

The company said it would release several seasons of the reality show showcasing Donald J. Trump before he turned to politics.

The New York Times - Mar. 10

Amazon forest felled to build road for climate summit

The infrastructure required to host COP30 in Belém is undermining the cause, campaigners say.

BBC News - Mar. 12

Kohl's stopping Amazon returns at some stores as a test

The retailer is reportedly testing the suspension of the service, but it's unclear for how long.

The Hill - Mar. 18

101 Best Amazon Spring Sale Deals (2025)

Now’s your chance to save on our favorite WIRED-tested home and tech gadgets.

Wired - 1d

Head of Amazon’s TV and Film Steps Down

Jennifer Salke held the position for seven years. The tech giant named separate chiefs for television and movies.

The New York Times - 9h

Head of Amazon’s TV and Film Steps Down

Jennifer Salke held the position for seven years. The tech giant named separate chiefs for television and movies.

The New York Times - 6h

States sue to block dismantling of Education Department

The lawsuit asks a judge to immediately pause the Trump administration's mass firings and declare that the dismantling of the Department of Education unlawful.

ABC News - Mar. 13

What types of debt will a debt collector sue over?

Debt collectors make calculated decisions about what to pursue through the courts — and what not to.

CBS News - Mar. 13

Fanmio sues boxer Garcia, promoter Golden Boy

Fanmio is suing boxer Ryan Garcia and his promoter, Oscar De La Hoya's Golden Boy, after Garcia pulled out of a December 2024 pay-per-view event that was set to air on the streaming platform.

ESPN - Mar. 14

First individual Horizon victim to sue Post Office

Lee Castleton has started a legal claim against his former employer over the Horizon scandal.

BBC News - Mar. 19

Rutgers Transfer Sues NCAA to Extend Football Eligibility

Safety Jett Elad is looking to play football for his fourth university and the chance to land a $500,000 NIL deal. In order to do that, he is taking the NCAA to court. Elad—who previously played at ...

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Worthy sues ex-fiancée, alleges extortion, abuse

Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy is suing his former fiancée in Williamson County, Texas, alleging she engaged in extortion and assaulted him.

ESPN - 3d

Columbia Student Hunted by ICE Sues to Prevent Deportation

Yunseo Chung, a legal permanent resident who has lived in the U.S. since she was 7, participated in pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Immigration agents visited residences looking for her.

The New York Times - 2d

China's consumer inflation turns negative for the first time in 13 months

The data comes as investors continue to look for signs that Beijing's stimulus measures can help to boost the country's struggling economic recovery.

CNBC - Mar. 9

China’s consumer prices fall for first time in more than a year

Index declines 0.7% as deflationary pressures continue to weigh on world’s second-largest economy

Financial Times - Mar. 9

Fintech stocks plummet as Wall Street worries about consumer spending, credit

Fintech stocks were some of the biggest decliners on Monday as the Nasdaq suffered its steepest drop since 2022.

CNBC - Mar. 10

UK retail sales rise ‘modestly’ as consumers remain cautious

Shoppers continued to cut volume of goods they purchased in February, industry data indicates

Financial Times - Mar. 11

We're again adding to a restaurant name delivering the value cautious consumers crave

This chain delivers for its customers by serving quality food at a much more affordable price.

CNBC - Mar. 12

Canada cuts rates as trade war shakes consumer and business confidence

Reduction to 2.75% comes hours after US tariffs on aluminium and steel take effect

Financial Times - Mar. 12

Germany’s stagnant economy dents investment in consumer start-ups

Funding increased to €7bn last year but it is a far cry from the 2021 peak of more than €17bn

Financial Times - Mar. 13

7 ways to safeguard your money as the Trump administration weakens consumer protections

The onus is on Americans to wage their own fights against scams, rip-offs and bad deals.

MarketWatch - Mar. 13

Banks are feeling the strain as lower-income consumers struggle with inflation and tariff chaos

Banks are seeing lower credit-card spending, while delinquencies are rising.

MarketWatch - Mar. 14

Consumer sentiment sours amid trade war, recession fears: Survey

The Trump administration's tariffs last week set off a market slump.

ABC News - Mar. 14

Guinness sees a resurgence as more Americans consume the Irish stout

Guinness is experiencing a surge in popularity across the U.S., with more Americans embracing the iconic Irish stout just in time for St. Patrick's Day celebrations.

CBS News - Mar. 14

U.S. consumers are starting to crack as tariffs add to inflation, recession concerns

It’s not just Walmart.

NBC News - Mar. 14

US consumers’ long-term inflation expectations hit 32-year high

Worse than expected data comes days ahead of Federal Reserve’s next meeting on interest rates

Financial Times - Mar. 14

Papa John's CEO explains how the chain focuses on value for consumers

In a Monday interview with CNBC's Jim Cramer, Papa John's CEO Todd Penegor described how the pizza franchise tweaked its methods to focus on value.

CNBC - Mar. 17

Fed faces threat from US consumers’ soaring inflation expectations

University of Michigan survey shows American households’ outlook for price growth is at its highest since the early 1990s

Financial Times - Mar. 19

Consumers are cutting back on fancy snacks. Here’s how General Mills is responding.

The packaged-food giant’s CEO doesn’t think it needs to play into “a race to the bottom on pricing,” and should instead emphasize the flavor and health benefits of its snack lineup.

MarketWatch - Mar. 19