Consumer Spending Report

 

Spending Up, Spirits Down: April’s Consumer Confidence Takes a Hit

 

Americans are still opening their wallets, but growing pessimism over inflation, gas prices, and global instability signals a shift from cautious stability to real concern.

 

 

NowTrending: CORONAVIRUS

Outmarket: The Follow-Up is Where the Money Is

May 28, 2026

Outmarket: The Follow-Up is Where the Money Is

The deal doesn’t close at first contact. Here’s what it takes to get there.  A typical B2B deal does not close at first contact. It starts somewhere around step five, after discovery, solution education, stakeholder alignment, and...

By Arty Intelle

In Other Business News

May 22, 2026

In Other Business News

Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • Allegiance Retail Services, LLC has named Jason Ferreira as Chairman and CEO. Lou Scaduto has stepped down. • The Kroger Co. reported Jamie Lancaster, Global...

By CSG Editorial Team

Outmarket: While They’re Sleeping

May 21, 2026

Outmarket: While They’re Sleeping

The holiday season no longer has a starting gun. By 2025, the retail holiday cycle had stretched into a six-month run, opening with summer promotions in July and extending through...

By Arty Intelle

In Other Business News

May 15, 2026

In Other Business News

Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • Ahold-Delhaize USA has appointed Vipin Gopal as Senior VP and Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer. • K-VA-T Food Stores Inc. announced Katie Penny was promoted to...

By CSG Editorial Team

Outmarket: Stop Using AI to Generate Leads

May 14, 2026

Outmarket: Stop Using AI to Generate Leads

Why AI-generated leads are costing B2B marketers more than they realize, and what to do instead  It usually starts with good intentions. A marketer needs a list of decision-makers at...

By Arty Intelle

In Other Business News

May 8, 2026

In Other Business News

Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • Ahold-Delhaize announced Thierry Garnier has been appointed to serve as the company’s next president and CEO. He is expected to succeed Frans Muller in April 2027....

By CSG Editorial Team