Consumer Spending Report

Holiday Spending Plunges to Pre-Pandemic Lows

 

Next-month spending outlook hits its weakest level since 2019.

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Black Friday Came Early and Killed November

November 26, 2025

Black Friday Came Early and Killed November

Early consumer spending, persistent shutdown anxiety, and lackluster promotions converged to erase the holiday surge retailers and suppliers were counting on.   Retailers, suppliers, and distributors entered the 2025 holiday...

By Arty Intelle

Why AI Can’t Replace Verified Data When Your Revenue Depends on Real Leads

November 21, 2025

Why AI Can’t Replace Verified Data When Your Revenue Depends on Real Leads

Smart Teams Use AI Tools + Verified Data (Not AI Alone)   AI can draft your emails, summarize your research, and help you personalize at scale. However, it cannot provide...

By Arty Intelle

In Other Business News

November 21, 2025

In Other Business News

Supermarket, Grocery, C-Store • Rouses Enterprises LLC will acquire 10 Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket locations in Louisiana and Mississippi from Southeastern Grocers. The stores will be rebranded to Rouses Markets in...

By CSG Editorial Team

In Other Business News

November 14, 2025

In Other Business News

Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • Schnuck Markets, Inc. announced that Ted Schnuck has been appointed the company’s new COO. • Sobeys Inc. announced it has promoted Pierre St-Laurent to President and CEO...

By CSG Editorial Team

Email Marketing in 2026: Why This “Dead” Channel Still Prints Money

November 14, 2025

Email Marketing in 2026: Why This “Dead” Channel Still Prints Money

Every couple of years, someone declares email marketing dead. Meanwhile, businesses are making between $36 and $40 for every dollar they spend. That ROI crushes most other channels. The inbox...

By Arty Intelle

In Business News

November 7, 2025

In Business News

Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • Coborn’s Inc. recently opened its first Coborn’s Market & Table concept store. The 60,000 sq. ft. location is in Plymouth, MN. • Kwik Trip Inc. recently opened...

By CSG Editorial Team