Consumers exhibit heightened concern over inflation, IDDBA/IRI report finds

Seasonal expenditures to rise 6% vs. 2021 and by double digits vs. 2019, Deloitte projects

Total U.S. retail sales back on growth track after prior-month dip, Census Bureau reports

Value-seeking grocery shoppers turn to club and dollar stores

Brick Meets Click cites inflation, COVID ‘cross-currents’ influencing shopper behavior

Inflation elevates sales levels across retail but may be crimping consumer demand in some categories, Mastercard SpendingPulse data show

Brick-and-mortar retailers big and small to feel the impact, Numerator forecasts

Omnichannel consumers also tend to face more financial pressure, latest dunnhumby trends tracker finds

Bluedot survey also sheds light on fuel station loyalty programs

More than 40% of consumers cite taste, quality in opting for private-label items