Consumer Behavior & Trends
Consumer sentiment plunges as prices spike
High gas prices drove up the 0.9% jump for the Consumer Price Index in March, with core CPI rising 0.2% YoY.
Inflation-Driven Substitution
Inflation pushes shoppers toward alternatives. Coverage of product substitution trends, brand switching, and how retailers are managing category dynamics under pressure.
Consumer Behavior & Trends
US consumers could bear half the cost of tariffs long-term: study
The European Central Bank said that as retailers lose the ability to absorb higher tariffs, US consumers will pay the price.
Consumer Behavior & Trends
Younger shoppers mull over purchases but plan on spending more in the future: survey
RTB House’s new consumer study reveals that 50% of Gen Z customers will dwell on what’s in their cart for two or more days before committing to a purchase.
Consumer Behavior & Trends
Inflation held steady in February, but Iran war could raise consumer prices
Food prices outpaced overall inflation, and are among the consumer goods that could be impacted by higher fuel costs.
Consumer Behavior & Trends
Chocolate prices continue to soar this Valentine’s Day
The effects of the cocoa shortage and tariffs continue to fuel double-digit price hikes across some seasonal treats.
Consumer Behavior & Trends
Hosting a Super Bowl party may cost a pretty penny this year
Per Financebuzz, hosting a Super Bowl party will be 7.2% more expensive than in 2025 and 43.9% more expensive than 2020.
Consumer Behavior & Trends
Protein hype, food prices soar in 2025
Breakfast cereals highlighted protein content and Americans cooked with cheaper cuts of beef.
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