Economics ❯ Consumer Behavior

Spending Trends

Inflation Retail Sales Inflation Impact Holiday Shopping Holiday Spending Retail Sector Dining Out Discretionary Spending Travel Spending Economic Uncertainty

Mother’s Day Spending Hits Record as ‘Momflation’ Reshapes Celebrations

Higher prices push many shoppers to coupons, smaller gifts, value deals.

Costco’s April Sales Rise 13% as Underlying Growth Remains Steady

Hassett Hails ‘Through-the-Roof’ Credit Card Spending, Fueling Viral Backlash

Live Nation Revenue Beats Forecast as Legal Charge Turns Q1 Loss

Zandi Warns U.S. Faces Tariff Damage and a Worsening Energy Shock

Chipotle Posts Surprise Same-Store Sales Gain as Costs Squeeze Profit

Smithfield Posts Record Q1 Operating Profit, Beats Sales and EPS Forecasts

Domino's Cuts U.S. Sales Outlook After Q1 Miss as Shares Drop

BEA Final Estimate Puts Q4 2025 U.S. GDP at 0.5% After Shutdown Drag

Banco Nación Launches 20 Interest‑Free Installments and Lowers SME Loan Rates

PDD Posts 12% Q4 Sales Gain as Profit Falls on Heavy Reinvestment

Germany’s Brick-and-Mortar Retail Set To Drop Below 300,000 Stores

Macy’s Tops Holiday-Quarter Estimates, Shares Jump as 2026 Outlook Stays Cautious

Paris Tribunal Places Balibaris in Redressement Judiciaire

Dollar Tree Beats Q4 Estimates as Stock Slides on Softer Guidance

China Starts 2026 With Stronger Output and Spending as Property Slump Persists

Gambling Operators Cash In on 2026’s Rare Triple Friday the 13th

Camping in Germany Gets Pricier for 2026, Averaging €41 a Night

Pizza Hut Launches 'Hut Crust' With $10 Pizza Deal, Hiring $31,415 Pi Day Crust Connoisseur

Costco Tops Q2 Estimates on Digital Surge and Membership Momentum as Shares Hold Steady