Economy
Fourth of July Cookout Costs Rise, Driven by Production Expenses
Americans face higher costs for Fourth of July cookouts this year, with prices for beef, produce, and fuel climbing due to production...
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Economy
NYC Candy Stores Sweeten Retail Despite Economic Gloom
As US consumer confidence hits historic lows, New York City's candy stores are surprisingly expanding, driven by demand for affordable luxuries and...
Finance
Pizza Sales Dip, Industry Seeks Turnaround Amid Cost Pressures
Quick-service pizza sales declined 0.3% in 2025, signaling a challenging period for the industry. Rising costs and shifting consumer habits demand a...
Economy
Retail Spending Climbs 0.9% in May as Weather Improves, Gas Prices Cool
U.S. retail sales rose 0.9% in May, exceeding expectations as warmer weather and cooling gasoline prices encouraged consumer spending. This gain follows...
Finance
June Sales Showdown: Amazon, Walmart, Target Vie for Shoppers
Amazon, Walmart, and Target are launching overlapping sales events in June, intensifying competition as Prime Day shifts from its traditional July timeframe....
Finance
Prime Day Becomes National Retail Weather Front
Amazon's Prime Day has evolved from a single shopping event into a nationwide retail 'weather system,' driving billions in spending and prompting...
Markets
Amazon Prime Day Returns Early, Signals Consumer Health
Amazon's Prime Day event kicks off June 23, earlier than its usual July slot, as inflation climbs toward 4%. The four-day sale...
Markets
India’s Economic Recovery Imperiled by Fuel Shocks, Inflation
India's economic recovery faces headwinds as global energy shocks and rising domestic prices curb middle-class spending. This threatens consumption growth, compounding existing...
Markets
Margin Compression Looms for Consumer Brands, Fed Warns
The Federal Reserve's May Beige Book reveals consumer brands are struggling to pass on rising costs amid growing affordability pressures, leading to...