Over the past six months, debt issues have been affecting a growing number of Americans across all income levels, according to a survey by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling. "It really ...

Not only low-income shoppers are hunting for deals these days. Better off consumers are also flocking to discount stores to save a few bucks. Since 2021, budget retailers have seen a large influx of ...

Premium brands thrive as affluent consumers spend freely Value-focused firms face spending pullback from budget shoppers K-shaped recovery highlights income disparity in US consumer spending Feb 11 ...

America’s consumer economy is pulling in opposite directions, a gulf increasingly apparent in C-suite commentary, with premium brands profiting from well-off customers while value-focused firms battle ...

McDonald’s is expanding its value meal menu. The reason suggests growing trouble in the economy, analysts say. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and ...

Souring mood for US consumers across all income groups clouds prospects, threatening potential downturn in demand—Bain/Dynata Consumer Health Indexes Provided by PR Newswire Aug 21, 2025, 6:15:00 AM ...

Despite stock market volatility and tariff uncertainty, the US consumer is still spending. But company commentary in recent earnings reports and Wall Street data points are reasons for concern, ...