Consumers

European Consumers Spend €888bn On Food And Drink

Europeans spent €888 billion on food and beverages in the past year, with 37% of that dedicated to 'immediate consumption' options across both retail...

UK Retail Sales Unexpectedly Rose By 0.3% In September

British retail sales unexpectedly rose by 0.3% in September, figures from the Office for National Statistics showed on Friday.

Strong Discretionary Spending Lifts US Retail Sales In September

U.S. retail sales increased solidly in September likely as lower gasoline prices gave consumers more money to spend at restaurants and bars, supporting the...

German Shoppers Save On Reduced-Priced Goods

Bad apples and blemished bananas are not putting off German shoppers, who consciously buy products about to expire to save money.

Olive Oil Price Drop For Consumers

Olive oil prices are set to drop significantly by the end of the year, according to Zefferino Monini, CEO of Monini, a leading Italian olive oil producer.

Walmart's Strong Forecast Signals A Resilient Consumer

A positive forecast from retail bellwether Walmart signalled a resilient US shopper, in line with earlier remarks by one of its key suppliers and one of it...