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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. - Mar. 21 -
Lululemon says US consumers are cutting back on spending
Athleisure group’s shares sink as it warns on darkening sentiment among American customersFinancial Times - 1d -
Lululemon says US consumers are cutting back on spending
Athleisure group’s shares sink as it warns on darkening sentiment among American customersFinancial Times - 10h -
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 economyFinancial 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 indicatesFinancial 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 effectFinancial 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 €17bnFinancial 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 ratesFinancial 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 1990sFinancial 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 -
Consumer attitudes worsen more than expected amid Trump's tariffs: Survey
Survey of shopper woes comes days before the onset of additional U.S. tariffs.ABC News - 3d -
Trump Trade Policies and Federal Cuts Shake Consumer Confidence
The level in the Conference Board’s latest monthly survey was the lowest since January 2021.The New York Times - 3d -
U.S. Consumer Confidence Drops to 4-Year Low on Tariff Fears
The survey’s measure of future expectations hit a 12-year low and breached a level associated with an economic downturn.Inc. - 2d -
How Car Tariffs Will Hit Consumers, and a Fight Over Funding Elmo
Plus, a farewell in space.The New York Times - 1d -
Consumer sentiment worsens as inflation fears grow, University of Michigan survey shows
The closely watched survey showed a reading of 57.0 for the month, down 11.9% from February and 28.2% from a year ago.CNBC - 13h -
Consumer sentiment worsens as inflation fears grow, University of Michigan survey shows
The closely watched survey showed a reading of 57.0 for the month, down 11.9% from February and 28.2% from a year ago.CNBC - 13h -
Consumers call for a lifeline as Trump's tariff 'Liberation Day' nears
President Donald Trump’s expanding trade war is ricocheting through corporate boardrooms and driving up economic pessimism at kitchen tables.NBC News - 9h -
Consumers call for a lifeline as Trump's tariff 'Liberation Day' nears
President Donald Trump’s expanding trade war is ricocheting through corporate boardrooms and driving up economic pessimism at kitchen tables.NBC News - 9h -
US stocks tumble as deepening consumer gloom raises stagflation fears
Americans express rising alarm over economy and job prospects as Trump’s tariffs weigh on outlookFinancial Times - 10h -
Fed’s preferred inflation measure rises more than expected in February
Consumer spending also disappoints, heightening stagflation worriesFinancial Times - 17h -
US airlines’ warnings of lower demand cast shadow over economic outlook
American, Delta and Southwest trim financial guidance on corporate and consumer softnessFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
EU braces for higher prices as US trade war ramps up
For consumers, higher prices loom on supermarket shelves, but for businesses and industry the risks are higher.BBC News - Mar. 12 -
Kandi Burruss on ‘Housewives,’ Sex Toys, and What Performing in a Girl Band Taught Her About Running a Business
The success of her many ventures rests on her honesty with consumers and hands-on promotion.Inc. - Mar. 17 -
Why do people keep buying printers they hate?
A puzzling tale of capitalism and consumer psychology at a time of technological changeFinancial Times - Mar. 18 -
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady: What that means for mortgages, credit cards and more
The Fed is staying on the sidelines, for now, but some consumer loan rates are changing.CNBC - Mar. 19 -
The Fed’s interest-rate pause has a silver lining for worried Americans — if they make this move
Consumers are increasingly concerned about their jobs and their access to credit as recession fears loom.MarketWatch - Mar. 20 -
Odds are good that the stock market has finally bottomed out. Here’s why.
Insiders, sentiment, consumers and economists suggest its time to buy the rebound.MarketWatch - Mar. 20 -
Damage from Thames Water debacle extends to the wider economy
Investors, as well as consumers, need regulators with teeth to ensure fair competition and rulesFinancial Times - Mar. 21 -
China spends big on its ageing pets
Demographic shift underlines emerging opportunities in country’s vast consumer marketFinancial Times - Mar. 22 -
Delta, Southwest, American Airlines Cut Forecasts, an Early Alarm About Consumer Spending
The revised revenue projections suggest that flagging economic confidence has started to hurt travel, which can be an indicator for other industries.The New York Times - Mar. 11