Consumer Spending Report

A Tale of Two Sentiments:

 

It Was The Best of Consumer Spending, It Was The Worst of Economic Outlooks

 

 

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The Great Retail Scramble of 2025: How Tariffs Are Turning Holiday Shopping Upside Down

September 25, 2025

The Great Retail Scramble of 2025: How Tariffs Are Turning Holiday Shopping Upside Down

October has turned into absolute retail madness. We’re talking about a full-scale holiday shopping war that’s breaking out with just 91 days until Christmas, and it’s unlike anything we’ve ever...

By Arty Intelle

In Other Business News

September 19, 2025

In Other Business News

Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • Big Y Foods Inc. has appointed Caroline Cuzeau as Director of Financial Planning and Analysis. Anita Giroux has been promoted to Director of IT Infrastructure....

By CSG Editorial Team

Luckin Vs. Starbucks: The Coffee Battle Everyone’s Talking About

September 18, 2025

Luckin Vs. Starbucks: The Coffee Battle Everyone’s Talking About

There’s a coffee revolution happening, and most people don’t even realize it yet. While you’ve been standing in line at Starbucks, a scrappy challenger from China has been quietly building...

By Arty Intelle

99 Days Until Christmas: Why Suppliers Must Act Now

September 17, 2025

99 Days Until Christmas: Why Suppliers Must Act Now

Picture this: It’s still warm enough for shorts, summer isn’t officially over, and you’re walking through Target when suddenly you’re surrounded by twinkling lights, red velvet bows, and the unmistakable...

By Arty Intelle

In Other Business News

September 12, 2025

In Other Business News

Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • Big Y Foods Inc. has promoted Christian P. D’Amour to Senior Director of Supermarket Operations. • Stater Bros. Holdings Inc. announced Greg McNiff has been appointed as...

By CSG Editorial Team

Rate Cuts: The First Step Toward Better Days Ahead

September 12, 2025

Rate Cuts: The First Step Toward Better Days Ahead

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut rates in September, and here’s why that matters more than you might think. Chain Store Guide’s September 2025 Consumer Spending Report shows...

By Arty Intelle