Economics ❯Consumer Behavior

Spending Trends

Inflation Retail Sales Inflation Impact Economic Growth Discretionary Spending Dining Out Economic Uncertainty Tariffs Travel Spending Retail Sector

U.S. Theme-Park Spending Falls as Disney and Universal Post Summer Gains

A new analysis highlights an income-driven divide that is steering business to premium destinations.

Bravo Brio Files for Chapter 11 Again, Seeks Investor to Restructure

Sony Raises U.S. PS5 Prices by $50 Effective Today

Home Depot Returns to Positive Comps, Reaffirms 2025 Outlook as Tariffs Push Select Price Increases

Pandora Forecasts 450 Million DKK Tariff Hit for 2026 as Shares Plunge

North American Players Lead Global Game Spending as Microtransactions Flourish

July Unemployment Falls to 4.2% as Full-Time Jobs Surge

Claire's Bankruptcy Puts Over 1,100 Stores at Risk as Sale Deadline Nears

UK Retail Sales Rise in July but Fail to Cover £7bn of New Costs

Claire’s Files Second Bankruptcy to Pursue Sale or Liquidation

Crocs Shares Plunge on Tariff Uncertainty Despite Strong Q2 Results

Claire’s Files Second Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in Seven Years

McDonald’s Revives McDonaldland with Limited-Time Meal and Collectibles

Marriott, American Express Introduce Record Bonvoy Bevy and Brilliant Card Bonuses

Mastercard Tops Q2 Estimates and Raises Annual Outlook on Strong Travel Demand

UPS Q2 Revenue Tops Estimates; Profit Misses and Volumes Plunge

Apple to Close Parkland Mall Store in Dalian, Its First Mainland China Shutdown

American Eagle’s Fall Denim Campaign Launches With Sydney Sweeney, Stocks Jump

French Summer Sales End in Decline, Retailers Press for Anti–Fast-Fashion Measures

Walmex Posts 8.3% Revenue Rise as Profit Slumps and Shares Dive