Rising prices aren’t cooling consumer demand: Even with consumer confidence ticking up and wages increasing, there could be storm clouds ahead.

Home goods retailers feel the ripple effects of the housing recession: As the housing market slows, so does consumer spending on home-related items such as appliances and furniture.

The initiative, launched by Zopa Bank and ClearScore, aims to help UK consumers make better financial choices.

US regional banks have grown to a size where an economic crisis would have lasting impacts. And EU banks are under review for potential energy-related losses.

Since May 2022, online grocery prices have risen faster than those of any other ecommerce category, per Adobe’s Digital Price Index. In July, the year-over-year price change for online grocery reached 13.4%, a record high for the year.

Consumers are feeling increasingly uneasy about the economic future. Despite a strong US job market, inflation and a potential recession remain top of mind for many. How are consumers adapting to this uncertain economic climate?

Inflation shows no signs of receding: Higher grocery costs continue to eat into budgets, but lower gas prices are boosting consumer optimism.

The personal luxury goods sector is riding a wave of high demand in the US and China, buoyed by wealthier consumers who are relatively immune to the impact of price increases. But brands will need to appeal to the rising Gen Z consumer, as well as strengthen loyalty among their most important customers.

As UK inflation continues to surge unabated, shopping habits are in flux. Consumers are cutting back on discretionary spending, as well as switching to private labels, and shopping around more to find better deals. Our previous Analyst Take discussed how retailers should react to these trends. This follow-up will consider how different categories are being affected and share our take on retailers that are well positioned to weather the inflationary storm.

For one-third of US digital buyers, Prime Day offered an opportunity to finally click purchase on lower-priced items. But for 28%, inflation had the opposite effect, leading them to pass on deals that weren’t a necessity.

Once again, Walmart takes the No. 1 spot in our US grocery ecommerce sales forecast, but Instacart and Amazon are fighting for the second spot.

Our inaugural forecast for retail ecommerce sales by product category in Brazil will help retail professionals understand the current state of the country's ecommerce ecosystem. We also look at the 10 categories driving growth in 2022 and beyond.

An inflation tourniquet: The Inflation Reduction Act simultaneously tackles climate change and inflation. Providing tax breaks on clean energy could boost consumer spending.

Consumer sentiment is ticking up as inflation slows: While that’s good news for most retailers as the holidays near, rising interest rates could pose challenges.

Our inaugural forecast for retail ecommerce sales by product category in Argentina will help retail professionals understand the current state of the country’s ecommerce ecosystem. We also look at the categories driving growth in 2022 and beyond.

Despite falling sales, Dick’s Sporting Goods is bullish: But Macy’s is taking a conservative view as inventory and demand challenges continue to hurt profits.

On today's episode, we discuss how best to manage and measure your own marketing ecosystem. "In Other News," we talk about how inflation is altering people's behavior and what to make of falling customer satisfaction in the US. Tune in to the discussion with David Lloyd, chief customer officer at Awin, and our analyst Patty Soltis.

Inflation is changing how shoppers will spend this holiday season: With more consumers on the hunt for deals, retailers will have to focus on offering value and convenience across an extended shopping period.

The cost of school supplies is weighing heavily on US parents. Between May and June, 40% of those planning to do back-to-school shopping considered it a significant concern in their budget, compared with 30% last August. Meanwhile, 19% said they could not afford it, up from 14%.

July spending figures confirm the advertising downturn: The industry is pulling back from pandemic-era highs, and everyone is feeling the impact.