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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In Other Business News

August 29, 2025

In Other Business News

Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • Albertsons Cos. reported Michelle Larson has been promoted to Exec VP, Chief Merchandising Officer. Christopher Lanoue has been promoted to Group VP, Merchandising. Thomas Lofland has...

By CSG Editorial Team

Cracker Barrel’s Logo Disaster: A $100 Million Lesson in Customer Loyalty

August 27, 2025

Cracker Barrel’s Logo Disaster: A $100 Million Lesson in Customer Loyalty

When Cracker Barrel decided to give Uncle Herschel the boot last week, they probably didn’t expect to lose nearly $100 million in the process. However, that’s exactly what happened when...

By Arty Intelle

The Casual Dining Experience Boom: How Sit-Down Restaurants Are Winning America’s Hearts and Wallets

August 22, 2025

The Casual Dining Experience Boom: How Sit-Down Restaurants Are Winning America’s Hearts and Wallets

Here’s something that might blow your mind: while you’ve been grumbling about $15 McDonald’s meals and eye-watering grocery bills, casual dining restaurants have quietly become the smarter choice. Americans are...

By Arty Intelle

In Other Business News

August 22, 2025

In Other Business News

Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • Schnuck Markets Inc. announced that it will close its store in Janesville, WI, next month. • SpartanNash Company has appointed Ed Rybicki as Senior VP and CIO....

By CSG Editorial Team

In Other Business News

August 15, 2025

In Other Business News

Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • Big Y Foods Inc. is opening a new grocery store in Westborough, MA, this week. The company plans to open another store in Uxbridge, MA, in...

By CSG Editorial Team

Back-to-School 2025: The $38.8 Billion Reality Check

August 14, 2025

Back-to-School 2025: The $38.8 Billion Reality Check

Here we go again. It’s back-to-school season, and if you’re feeling like this year’s shopping feels different, you’re absolutely right. The numbers tell a fascinating story about how families, retailers,...

By Arty Intelle