Housing and stock trends souring outlook for middle- and upper-income Americans
Bain advises retailers to act decisively on immediate needs while building long-term resilience
Two-thirds of shoppers say “no” to AI shopping assistants, survey finds
Boycotts can have opposite of intended affect
Tariff-induced price hikes main driver behind pessimism: survey
Some back off diversity efforts, others remain committed
Franchise growth exceeded projections last year, expected to do the same in ’25
$7B in growth seen for sector where department stores still a major player
Shorter time between Thanksgiving and Christmas ups sales forecast for day
The top gifts that luxury consumers want to receive are fine jewelry, clothing and experiences.
Upbeat outlook means more spending, though consumers remain cautious, McKinsey study finds
View in Fed report has been trending lower since 2021
