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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 -
Returns are an $890 billion problem for retailers
Holiday shopping is expected to reach record levels this year.NBC News - 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 -
Retail returns: An $890 billion problem
As shopping reaches a peak in the weeks ahead, retailers expect their return rate for the holidays to be 17% higher, on average, than the annual rate.CNBC - Dec. 7 -
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 -
The stock market’s ‘fear gauge’ is trading at lows. Why retail investors should take note.
The Cboe Volatility Index hasn’t been this low in months.MarketWatch - 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 -
GameStop Jumps After Cryptic Post From ‘Roaring Kitty’ Boosts Retail Hype
GameStop’s stock is up around 76 percent so far this year.Inc. - Dec. 5 -
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 -
Ulta Beauty shares pop as retailer beats earnings expectations despite demand fears
The retailer hiked its full-year outlook slightly to reflect the better-than-expected results.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
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 -
Chinese online retailer Temu suspended in Vietnam
Chinese online retailer Temu has been told to suspend operations in Vietnam after it failed to meet an end-of-November deadline to register with the country's Ministry of Industry and TradeABC News - Dec. 5 -
While institutions own 33% of Playtech plc (LON:PTEC), retail investors are its largest shareholders with 48% ownership
Key Insights Playtech's significant retail investors ownership suggests that the key decisions are influenced by...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
American Eagle Shares Plunge After Retailer Cuts Sales Outlook
Shares of the apparel retailer fell 12% after the company forecast a steeper-than-expected decline in sales for the holiday quarter.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
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 -
Foot Locker Shares Fall After Retailer Cuts Full-Year Outlook
Foot Locker cut its outlook for the year as more promotions and weak spending pushed the company to post a loss in the third quarter. Shares of the retailer fell.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 4 -
'Squid Game' tracksuits, sneakers and whisky: Behind Netflix's latest retail pitch
Netflix has been ramping up its efforts in retail, with plans to open two physical stores. It's also partnering with many brands to sell merchandise based on its shows and movies.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 4 -
Fewer shoppers turned out for Thanksgiving-weekend deals, retail group says. Here’s why.
The five-day period between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday saw fewer shoppers than a year ago, a major retail-industry group said Tuesday, due in part to the later timing of the holiday this year ...MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
A sweet Black Friday deal for retailers this year: ‘People keep spending money’
Despite a consensus that many Americans voted last month based on concerns about financial well-being and cost-of-living pressures, the recent kickoff to the holiday-shopping season is ...MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
EU to crack down on Asian online retailers Temu and Shein
Brussels considering a tax to slow surge of goods sold on sites that evade custom duties and checksFinancial Times - 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 -
Children’s Place profit nearly halves as troubled retailer’s turnaround efforts dampen sales
Troubled retailer is moving away from unprofitable sales and offers of free shipping.MarketWatch - 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
