Mean American Consumers

Heineken Sales Miss Forecasts as Consumers Shy Away From Beer

The Dutch brewer posted sales below analysts’ expectations in the third quarter as the group grappled with challenging consumer and industry trends in some markets, particularly the Americas and ...

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 23

Lobbying World: Consumer Brands Association taps next president and CEO

The Consumer Brands Association has selected Melissa Hockstad as the organization’s new president and CEO effective Jan. 6, 2025. Hockstad joins from the American Cleaning Institute, where she has ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Retailers Adjust Holiday Sales Plans to Handle Rising Consumer Stress Levels

Shoppers’ worries about the presidential election and its economic consequences threaten holiday season spending. Retailers are scrambling to limit pullbacks.

Business - Inc. - October 23

Consumers choose their favorite retailers ahead of the holidays: Nike, Kohl's top the list

Nike and Kohl's are expecting sales to fall this year, but they remain a top choice among consumers, indicating they must move quickly to not fall out of favor.

Business - CNBC - October 24

Consumers choose their favorite retailers ahead of the holidays: Nike, Kohl's top the list

Nike and Kohl’s may not be winning on Wall Street, but a wide set of consumers still consider them to be the best in their categories, according to a consumer sentiment survey released Thursday.

FirstFT: Partner pay at US law firms hits record levels

Also in today’s newsletter, US backs huge lithium mine and Canada cuts immigration programme

World - Financial Times - October 25

UK consumers in ‘a despondent mood’ ahead of the budget; pound on track for worst month in a year – business live

People holding ‘their breath’ to see what’s in store for them in Rachel Reeves’s first budget, reports GfK. Budget will reverse huge cuts in UK’s public investment, Reeves confirms Fewer ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

10-year Treasury yield ends with biggest six-week climb in a year as consumer sentiment rises

U.S. government debt sold off on Friday, giving the 10-year yield its biggest six-week advance in about a year, after data showed consumer sentiment rose this month.

Business - MarketWatch - October 25

Court of Appeal sides with UK consumers over ‘secret’ car loan commissions

Close Brothers shares plummet after landmark ruling that puts sector at risk of redress

Business - Financial Times - October 25

Indonesia’s iPhone 16 ban will hurt consumers more than Apple

Government decision to block sale of latest iPhone is far from disastrous for tech group

World - Financial Times - October 28

Consumer report shows companies are failing to protect from robocalls, texts

A new report says many phone companies are not doing enough to protect people from robocalls and texts. A consumer watchdog group says more than half of them have not fulfilled all of the ...

U.S. consumer confidence surges in October to highest level in nine months

The U.S. consumer-confidence index surged to 108.7 in October from a revised 99.2 reading in the prior month, the Conference Board said Tuesday. This is highest level of confidence since January.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Consumer confidence surges as election nears, while job openings move lower

Consumers grew more optimistic heading into the contentious presidential election even as job openings hit multiyear lows.

Business - CNBC - October 29

Consumer confidence surges to record high ahead of Election Day

During the final weeks of the 2024 presidential campaign, consumer confidence has surged to the highest level in three years, but inflation remains a major concern for families. NBC’s Christine ...

Politics - NBC News - October 30

U.S. economy grew 2.8% last quarter, powered by consumer spending

Consumer confidence soared in October, signaling that Americans may continue to open their wallets.

Here’s Why U.S. Consumer Confidence is Climbing Ahead of Election Day

The Conference Board’s monthly report says its index notched the largest gain since March 2021.

Business - Inc. - October 30

US GDP rose at a 2.8% rate in third quarter on strong consumer spending

Final reading before presidential election was shy of expectations, but shows biggest economy is in robust health

Business - Financial Times - October 30

DoorDash keeps investing in expansion, as more consumers use platform in third quarter

DoorDash Inc. on Wednesday reported third-quarter results and a fourth-quarter demand outlook that topped expectations, as the company continues to invest in expansion and improving service.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Regulator Sues Singtel's Optus Over Alleged Misconduct Involving Vulnerable Consumers

Australia’s competition watchdog has filed proceedings against Singtel’s subsidiary, Optus Mobile, alleging what it called “unconscionable” conduct in dealings with some consumers.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 31

Uber shares slide on slowing bookings growth

Forecast for customer spending on ride-hailing app fell slightly short of Wall Street’s estimates

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Norwegian Cruise Line seeing strong demand, as consumers show ‘health and confidence’

Norwegian Cruise Line’s stock rallies toward a three-year high after an “impressive” quarterly performance and amid continued “robust” demand.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Western consumer groups unconvinced by China’s economic stimulus efforts

Falling sales for luxury, beauty and beer companies fuel doubts about Beijing’s attempts to boost confidence

Business - Financial Times - October 31

Labour’s home insulation pledge in doubt, say consumer rights groups

Campaigners warn Budget pledge falls far short of manifesto promise to support energy efficiency

World - Financial Times - November 1

Some consumers say a kratom drink's marketing led to an addiction

Jasmine Adeoye, an account manager based in Austin, Texas, said she became addicted to kratom drink "Feel Free Classic," after she sought an alcohol alternative.

Move over Black Friday: Consumer interest in 'Travel Tuesday' soars

Search interest for "Travel Tuesday" rose more than 500% over the last two years, according to a report published Thursday by McKinsey & Company.

Business - CNBC - November 4

How Distributors’ Fees Cost Consumers and Small Food Companies Dearly

A tussle between big food manufacturers, grocery chains, and distributors for narrow profit margins squeezes the small producers caught in the middle.

Business - Inc. - November 5

Trump's proposed tariffs could raise prices for consumers and slow spending

President-elect Donald Trump has proposed stiff tariffs on imported goods, which could lead to higher prices and softer spending.

Business - CNBC - November 6

Russia Explores Plan to Merge Oil Giants Into Mega Producer

The resulting company would be the world’s second-largest crude producer, behind Saudi Arabia’s Aramco, and would pump almost three times the output of Exxon Mobil.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago

Qatar Pauses Efforts to Mediate Stalled Gaza Cease-Fire

The Gulf state’s move reflects frustration with the lack of progress by Hamas and Israel.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 5 days ago

The Russia-Ukraine War Intensifies, With Drone Attacks, Foreign Troops and Record Losses

The surge in fighting occurs as President-elect Donald Trump pledges to end the conflict.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago

Consumer anger over high prices piles pressure on politicians

Post-Covid inflation rise leaves toxic legacy for governments across rich economies

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

FirstFT: Bitcoin hits a record high

Also in today’s newsletter, Kremlin denies Putin spoke to Trump last week and America Inc’s new chief executive

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Home Depot’s sales are improving, but it says consumers are still cautious about spending

Home Depot is mired in a sales slump as homeowners put off major projects.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

As Argentina's inflation rate cools, consumers still feel squeezed

World - Yahoo News - 2 days ago

Neon raises $14M to build direct-to-consumer stores for games

Neon has raised $14 million in funding to build its direct-to-consumer digital store platform to help make game companies more independent.

Tech - VentureBeat - 2 days ago

Reeves seeks reform of UK consumer redress in financial services sector

Chancellor considers overhaul as lenders face potential multibillion-pound bill for alleged mis-selling of car finance

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

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Heineken Sales Miss Forecasts as Consumers Shy Away From Beer

Lobbying World: Consumer Brands Association taps next president and CEO

Retailers Adjust Holiday Sales Plans to Handle Rising Consumer Stress Levels

Consumers choose their favorite retailers ahead of the holidays: Nike, Kohl's top the list

Consumers choose their favorite retailers ahead of the holidays: Nike, Kohl's top the list

FirstFT: Partner pay at US law firms hits record levels

UK consumers in ‘a despondent mood’ ahead of the budget; pound on track for worst month in a year – business live

10-year Treasury yield ends with biggest six-week climb in a year as consumer sentiment rises

Court of Appeal sides with UK consumers over ‘secret’ car loan commissions

Indonesia’s iPhone 16 ban will hurt consumers more than Apple

Consumer report shows companies are failing to protect from robocalls, texts

U.S. consumer confidence surges in October to highest level in nine months

Consumer confidence surges as election nears, while job openings move lower

Consumer confidence surges to record high ahead of Election Day

U.S. economy grew 2.8% last quarter, powered by consumer spending

Here’s Why U.S. Consumer Confidence is Climbing Ahead of Election Day

US GDP rose at a 2.8% rate in third quarter on strong consumer spending

DoorDash keeps investing in expansion, as more consumers use platform in third quarter

Regulator Sues Singtel's Optus Over Alleged Misconduct Involving Vulnerable Consumers

Uber shares slide on slowing bookings growth

Norwegian Cruise Line seeing strong demand, as consumers show ‘health and confidence’

Western consumer groups unconvinced by China’s economic stimulus efforts

Labour’s home insulation pledge in doubt, say consumer rights groups

Some consumers say a kratom drink's marketing led to an addiction

Move over Black Friday: Consumer interest in 'Travel Tuesday' soars

How Distributors’ Fees Cost Consumers and Small Food Companies Dearly

Trump's proposed tariffs could raise prices for consumers and slow spending

Russia Explores Plan to Merge Oil Giants Into Mega Producer

Qatar Pauses Efforts to Mediate Stalled Gaza Cease-Fire

The Russia-Ukraine War Intensifies, With Drone Attacks, Foreign Troops and Record Losses

Consumer anger over high prices piles pressure on politicians

FirstFT: Bitcoin hits a record high

Home Depot’s sales are improving, but it says consumers are still cautious about spending

As Argentina's inflation rate cools, consumers still feel squeezed

Neon raises $14M to build direct-to-consumer stores for games

Reeves seeks reform of UK consumer redress in financial services sector

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