Retail expenditures moderate while shopper sentiment plunges
Consumers to pour $18.6 billion into activities related to watching the NFL’s biggest game
Sector can be a bright spot for eateries facing weakening consumer sales, study finds
“Footprint optimization” strategy heads into high gear
View in Fed report has been trending lower since 2021
But prices on many tech products will fall, thanks to sector’s deflationary nature
Worried shoppers seek comfort by making buys
That’s up $42 from year ago, in line with budget bumps since 2018, says NRF
Surveys show uptick in shopping budgets, despite mixed economic signals
Brand loyalty often goes out the window in face of rising prices
