Consumer Spending

Slow Festive Season For Some British Retailers

Britain's retailers reported mixed results for the critical Christmas period, with major supermarkets suffering their slowest festive season in years...

UK Consumers Cut Back On Spending Again, Adding To Economic Gloom

British consumers failed to increase their spending in December for a record fifth month in a row, adding to signs of a weakening economy that might prompt...

Portuguese Consumers Are Shopping More Frequently, Study Finds

Portuguese consumers are shopping more often and spending more on purchases for the first time in four years, according to a Kantar study for Centromarca....

For British Shoppers, November Is The New Black Friday

With harsh lessons learnt from past Black Fridays, British retailers are stretching promotions over several weeks, aiming to smooth out consumer demand and...

UK Consumers Keep Lid On Spending In October: Surveys

British consumers kept a tight rein on their spending ahead of December's election, despite being tempted by retailers offering heavy discounts last m...

U.S. Consumer Spending Slowing; Inflation Benign

U.S. consumer spending increased marginally in September while wages were unchanged, which could cast doubts on consumers' ability to continue driving the...

China's 'Golden Week' Consumer Spending Offers Economy Rare Respite

Spending on retail goods and dining during China's week long National Day holidays returned to growth this year, offering unexpected respite to an economy...

French Consumer Spending Unexpectedly Stalls In August

French consumer spending growth flatlined in August from July, falling short of expectations for a slight increase, data from the INSEE official statistics...