Consumer Spending News

A new map reveals that UK customers paid more for electricity in 2025 compared to consumers in France, Sweden, and the Netherlands.

John Lewis has reported deepening losses as consumers reduce spending on big-ticket items, with George Holmes of Aurora Capital noting that while spending conti

Millions of Americans are returning home on Labor Day as travel costs, particularly gas prices, continue to rise significantly.

US consumers have spent an additional $100 billion on fuel, with the average household incurring an extra $763 in six months, attributed to the US-Israel war on

India's e-commerce and quick commerce platforms are preparing for a festive season expected to see healthy value growth, driven by both premium product demand a

India's festive e-commerce season is projected to see significant spending growth, driven by premium purchases and bargain-hunting. Quick commerce is expanding

Despite soaring prices for most goods and services, one everyday household bill has surprisingly decreased in cost over the past decade.

The U.S. Federal Reserve stated that the 'positive' economic outlook is facing heightened uncertainty, despite modest increases in economic activity and slight

Australia's latest national accounts from the ABS reveal continued economic growth, albeit low, with insights into consumer behavior such as purchasing EVs inst

IKEA is investing $1.4 billion to cut prices across Europe, following other major retailers like Walmart and Target, in an effort to attract shoppers struggling

Ikea is investing €1.2 billion in new price cuts across Europe to stimulate demand, as high housing costs in many countries have reduced consumer spending on fu

Canada's economy experienced a sharp recovery in the second quarter, driven by strong domestic demand from consumer spending and business investment, despite th

The U.S. economy grew at a sluggish 1.5% pace in the second quarter, despite strong consumer spending, primarily due to a surge in imports. Inflation remains st

India added 1.26 million credit cards in July, driven by healthy demand and rising spending, with HDFC and SBI leading the growth. Card spends remained above th

While most household expenses like energy, water, food, and entertainment have increased, one specific household bill now costs less than it did 10 years ago an

This summer's extreme heatwaves in the UK have led to increased purchases of certain products, benefiting some industries despite challenges for many households

After nearly two years of rising beef prices, American consumers are finally reaching their spending limit, leading to a decline in beef sales volumes. This shi

US retail sales experienced their largest decline in over a year in July, reflecting the ongoing economic pressure on American households due to persistent infl

Wall Street remained near record highs as the bond market stabilized after government data revealed an unexpected decline in US consumer spending at retailers.

Analysts observe a gradual recovery in India's fast-food sector, driven by increased consumer spending on dining despite external challenges like LPG price hike

US wholesale inflation slowed to 4.7% in July, driven by a decline in energy costs, which eased producer price pressures. While consumer inflation also saw a sl

Foreign institutional investors have sold $5.2 billion worth of FMCG stocks over the past year due to inflated valuations and rising input costs, which companie

Fast-food chains like McDonald's and Wendy's are struggling despite offering cheap deals, as promotions fail to offset financial pressure on lower-income custom

China's factories are experiencing a boom in exports despite weak domestic consumer spending and a prolonged property slump. This indicates strong international