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Malls are using new restaurants to draw consumers as shopping centers reinvent themselves
Malls are adding new dining options, like Din Tai Fung and Eataly, to attract customers.CNBC - 1d -
How a government shutdown could affect consumers days before Christmas
If the government shuts down days before Christmas, holiday travel could see disruptions but holiday shipping would be spared.NBC News - 13h -
Consumer spending — the main engine of the economy — is humming during holiday season
Consumer spending rose fast enough in November to suggest a pretty good start to the holiday shopping season, but not enough to signal an acceleration in already fast U.S. economic growth.MarketWatch - 13h -
Malls are using new restaurants to draw consumers as shopping centers reinvent themselves
Malls used to be the destination for the buzziest stores.NBC News - 1d -
Seeing Low-Income Consumers Squeezed, Retailers Target $10 and Under Gifts
Inflation is still putting pressure on holiday budgets, which means more items with lower price points on shelves.Inc. - 1d -
CFPB takes aim at ‘bait-and-switch’ credit card rewards — consumers forfeit about $500 million worth each year
When it comes to credit card rewards, cardholders often leave money on the table. Now the CFPB is taking a closer look at these programs.CNBC - 1d -
Economy was even stronger than it looked in the third quarter, GDP shows. Thank consumers.
The shocking strength of the economy helps explain the Federal Reserve Scrooge-like plans for interest rate cuts next year. And the latest update on GDP over the summer offers another reminder.MarketWatch - 1d -
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Consuming arts and culture is good for health and wellbeing, research finds
Exclusive: Engaging with arts improves quality of life, increases productivity and creates financial ‘dividend’. Most people are familiar with the buzz that attending a memorable play, film, ...The Guardian - 4d -
Consumers Stock Up Ahead of Expected Trump Tariff Price Hikes
Polls indicate over a third of shoppers are spending more now, fearing Trump’s looming import duties will increase prices—a reaction that risks reigniting inflation.Inc. - 4d -
The Ubiquity of ‘Wicked’ Shows How Commercial Needs are Consuming Culture
The movie’s marketing push, involving 400 tie-ins with other brands, shows how our culture has become littered with increasingly formulaic and meaningless collaborations.The New York Times - 6d -
Xi prioritises consumers over chips as concerns over growth mount
Readout from key policy meeting indicates government’s realisation of economic challengeFinancial Times - Dec. 13 -
Texas sues DuPont, 3M over 'forever chemicals' in consumer products
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) is suing companies that have historically made toxic “forever chemicals,” commonly referred to as PFAS, or products that contain them, alleging false ...The Hill - Dec. 12 -
Consumer Finance Watchdog Caps Overdraft Fees as Banks Object
The CFPB caps fees at $5 per overdraft notice, saying banks have turned added fees into a profit center.Inc. - Dec. 12 -
Consumers feeling inflation pinch this holiday shopping season
The Labor Department reported Wednesday that consumer prices rose 2.7% year-over-year in November. The news comes as consumers do their holiday shopping and the Federal Reserve weighs its final ...CBS News - Dec. 12 -
Consumer Price Index indicates inflation rose 0.3% in November
The Consumer Price Index for November indicated inflation rose 0.3% month over month with some grocery prices increasing. NBC News’ Brian Cheung and Investopedia’s Editor-in-Chief Caleb Silver walk ...NBC News - Dec. 11 -
How consumers can protect themselves against porch pirates this holiday season
A new consumer survey shows package thieves have stolen from 14 million Americans in just the last three months. National consumer correspondent Usher Quraishi shows how to protect yourself from ...CBS News - Dec. 11 -
If Trump adds tariffs, 'either way, there is a cost to consumers,' economist says
President-elect Donald Trump's tariff plan is expected to raise costs, especially for low and middle earners, experts said. But the scope of tariffs is unclear.CNBC - Dec. 10 -
DSW parent’s profit dinged as cash-strapped consumers spend less on winter footwear
Consumers continued to curb spending and warmer-than-usual weather crimped sales of winter offerings, leading to a fourth straight profit miss and third straight sales miss for Designer Brands Inc.MarketWatch - Dec. 10 -
Ministers must reassure consumers feeding cattle Bovaer is safe, says Lady Sheehan
Government should point to evidence of FSA licensing of additive, says chair of environment and climate change committee. The government must urgently reassure consumers that feed additives given ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
Macy’s shareholders clamor for retailer to squeeze value from its real estate, among other changes
Two investors launched a campaign Monday seeking changes at Macy’s that would boost profitability and returns.MarketWatch - Dec. 9 -
Consumer watchdog faces daunting future under Trump
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is headed for a rocky future under President-elect Trump. The powerful financial watchdog agency is in for a reckoning during a second Trump ...The Hill - Dec. 9 -
China consumer inflation rate drops to a five-month low, missing expectations as economy slows
China's consumer prices rose less-than-expected in November, climbing 0.2% from a year ago, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics released Monday.CNBC - Dec. 9 -
Trump Says He Can’t Promise Tariffs Won’t Raise Consumer Prices
President-elect Donald Trump said in an interview that he wouldn’t make promises about the impact of his tariffs.Inc. - Dec. 8 -
Trump 'can't guarantee' tariffs won't raise prices for consumers
President-elect Trump in a new interview that aired Sunday said he couldn't guarantee Americans would not pay more because of tariffs he has pledged to impose on imported goods. Trump, in an ...The Hill - Dec. 8 -
Trump's tariffs: A tax on American consumers
President-elect Donald Trump has promised to impose across-the-board tariffs on imported goods from some allies and adversaries, claiming that foreign nations will pay such taxes to the U.S. ...CBS News - Dec. 8 -
U.S. consumer credit jumps in October as credit cards drive purchases
Total U.S. consumer credit surged in October, rising by $19.2 billion — the fastest pace since July.MarketWatch - Dec. 6 -
The Big Ten and SEC are set to gobble up CFP bids. That could squeeze the ACC and other leagues
The Big Ten and Southeastern conferences are set to gobble up the majority of the bids to the newly expanded 12-team College Football PlayoffABC News - Dec. 6 -
Consumer sentiment rises in December, so do inflation concerns
Short-term inflation readings hit highest level in six months as Democrats worry higher inflation from tariffsMarketWatch - Dec. 6 -
How Consumer Brands Are Preparing for Trump-Proposed Tariffs
Founders will be working overtime this holiday season on reconfiguring their supply chains away from China.Inc. - Dec. 6 -
When consumers should buy electric cars
President-elect Donald Trump indicated that once in office, he plans on ending the consumer tax credit for electric vehicle purchases. Business Insider autos senior reporter Nora Naughton joins ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Dollar General posts sales beat despite protracted consumer restraint
Dollar General Corp.’s stock was unable to hold its early gains Thursday after the discount retailer’s fiscal third-quarter earnings showed a sales beat but a profit miss, as hurricanes disrupted ...MarketWatch - Dec. 5 -
Black Friday showed consumers are still eager to spend — at the right price
Retailers again saw sales hit new heights from Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday, even as shoppers remain cautious about where and when to spend this holiday season.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Why Rules On Data Scammers and Credit Card Fees May Be the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Swansong
The CFPB is meant to act in the best interest of the American consumer, but powerful corporate opposition and the ire of Elon Musk may mean a dicey future for the agency.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
Consumer watchdog wants FTC to investigate Oz for influencer marketing violations
A consumer advocacy group wants the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to open an investigation into whether Dr. Mehmet Oz violated influencer marketing rules by promoting products from a wellness and ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
FTC takes action against location data companies accused of unlawfully using consumer info
The Federal Trade Commission announced that it is taking action against two location data companies after it said that they unlawfully tracked and sold private consumer information.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Top US Consumer Watchdog Has a Plan to Fight Predatory Data Brokers
A new proposal by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau would use a 54-year-old privacy law to impose new oversight of the data broker industry. But first, the agency must survive Elon Musk.Wired - Dec. 3 -
Consumer watchdog proposes crackdown on personal data sales
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) on Tuesday rolled out a new proposal aimed at cracking down on data brokers selling Americans' sensitive information. Under the proposed rule, the ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Incoming House majority squeezed by Trump's planned appointments
President-elect Donald Trump's selection of a number of House Republicans to fill top posts in his administration is pulling from an already shallow bench.CBS News - Dec. 2
