Consumer Confidence

US Consumer Confidence Recovers In May Amid Worries About Inflation

US consumer confidence unexpectedly improved in May after deteriorating for three straight months amid optimism about the labour market.

Bakkavor Acquires Humous Brand Moorish, Lifts Outlook On Strong Q1

Bakkavor Group has acquired Moorish, a UK humous brand distributed across several major supermarket outlets and independent retailers.

Target Posts Weak Results As Shoppers Pull Back

Target has reported lower-than-expected quarterly earnings and its forecast for the current quarter was also largely below Wall Street ...

UK Consumers Turn Positive About Their Finances, GfK Survey Shows

British consumer sentiment held steady in March but households turned positive about the outlook for their personal finances for the first time in mor...

UK Sales Growth Slows In February, Dampened By Rainy Weather, BRC Says

British consumer spending slid in February as bad weather kept shoppers at home, according to a survey that showed households remained cautious to spend in...

Finnish Consumer Confidence Weakens In February

Finnish consumers' assessment of their current state of finances declined slightly in February compared to January, according to Statistics Finland.

Operating Environment To Remain 'Difficult' For European Grocery Retailers: Moody's

European grocery retailers will continue to experience challenges in the operating environment over the next 12-18 months.

Four Challenges Facing UK Retailers In 2024: AJ Bell

Retailers in the UK will continue to face a slowdown in sales growth in 2024, with consumer confidence remaining fragile and competition intense, AJ Bell i...