Consumer Spending & Inflation
Latest in Consumer Spending & Inflation· Nov 5
Consumer spending is dispersing across goods and travel rather than concentrating in either category. A Visa survey shows shoppers buying tangible gifts while ranking travel as their top holiday desire, signaling demand remains resilient across both retail and leisure sectors. This distribution suggests discretionary spending will sustain multiple segments of the economy through the holiday season rather than shifting decisively toward one category.
Trends in consumer spending patterns, price increases across categories, and household budget allocation amid inflationary pressures.
7 events tracked
- Single source7 days ago
Shoppers buy tangible gifts despite ranking travel as top holiday desire
Visa survey shows consumers prioritize physical gifts and travel spending, signaling sustained retail and leisure demand.
CNBC
- Single source8 days ago
Three leisure centers plan fee increases
UK leisure centres plan price increases, raising costs for recreational services and fitness.
BBC News
- Single source16 days ago
Royal Caribbean, Coca-Cola, UPS report steady spending despite inflation
Early Q3 earnings reveal U.S. consumer spending holding up despite cost pressures.
CNBC
- Single source26 days ago
Many couples consider budget-friendly grocery store cakes for weddings
NPR reports on cost-cutting trend as couples choose grocery store cakes over expensive wedding bakeries.
NPR
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
PepsiCo shareholders push for operational shifts amid changing consumer preferences
PepsiCo investors are pushing for operational changes amid shifting consumer eating habits.
The New York Times
- Single sourceabout 1 month ago
Constellation Brands pursues novel strategies to attract beer consumers amid softening demand
Constellation Brands pursues marketing strategies to revive Modelo demand amid weakening overall beer consumption.
CNBC
- Single sourceabout 2 months ago
Consumers boost leisure purchases even as hobby costs climb faster than inflation
Hobby and entertainment spending is rising faster than general inflation, yet consumers continue purchasing despite higher prices.
CNBC