{"id":143574,"date":"2025-10-24T22:24:06","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T22:24:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/143574\/"},"modified":"2025-10-24T22:24:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T22:24:06","slug":"us-firms-grapple-with-economic-divide-as-lower-income-struggles-mount","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/143574\/","title":{"rendered":"US firms grapple with economic divide as lower income struggles mount"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul data-testid=\"Summary\" class=\"summary-module__summary__QjADA\">\n<li data-testid=\"Body\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__dark-grey__UFC18 text-module__regular__qJJtA text-module__small__sph8i body-module__base__o--Cl body-module__small_body__gOmDf summary-module__point__UgXPz\">Companies catering to low-income consumers face sales, profit challenges<\/li>\n<li data-testid=\"Body\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__dark-grey__UFC18 text-module__regular__qJJtA text-module__small__sph8i body-module__base__o--Cl body-module__small_body__gOmDf summary-module__point__UgXPz\">Credit markets shaken by bankruptcies of lenders to low-income consumers<\/li>\n<li data-testid=\"Body\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__dark-grey__UFC18 text-module__regular__qJJtA text-module__small__sph8i body-module__base__o--Cl body-module__small_body__gOmDf summary-module__point__UgXPz\">Affluent consumers remain resilient, driving overall spending despite inflation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Oct 24 (Reuters) &#8211; U.S. companies across industries are feeling the squeeze from the deepening split between lower-income and affluent consumers as <a data-testid=\"Link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/graphics\/USA-TRUMP\/TARIFF-COMPANIES\/movadjkmnpa\/\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__inherit-color__PhuPF text-module__inherit-font__1P1hv text-module__inherit-size__EyiQW link-module__link__INqxZ link-module__underline_default__-okuC\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">tariffs pile on more uncertainty<\/a>.Executives at bellwethers such as <a data-testid=\"Link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/coca-cola-tops-quarterly-revenue-estimates-steady-soda-demand-2025-10-21\/\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__inherit-color__PhuPF text-module__inherit-font__1P1hv text-module__inherit-size__EyiQW link-module__link__INqxZ link-module__underline_default__-okuC\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Coca-Cola<\/a> <a data-testid=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/companies\/KO.N\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__inherit-color__PhuPF text-module__inherit-font__1P1hv text-module__inherit-size__EyiQW link-module__link__INqxZ link-module__underline_default__-okuC link-module__with-icon__qlg76\">(KO.N), opens new tab<\/a>, along with toymakers, hoteliers and financial-service providers have noted how lower-income households are canceling or delaying purchases, exposing a hidden belt-tightening even as affluent consumers keep U.S. spending afloat.<\/p>\n<p data-testid=\"promo-box\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__dark-grey__UFC18 text-module__regular__qJJtA text-module__small__sph8i body-module__base__o--Cl body-module__small_body__gOmDf article-body-module__promo-box__hVl8h\"> Sign up  <a data-testid=\"Link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/us-firms-grapple-with-economic-divide-lower-income-struggles-mount-2025-10-24\/undefined?location=article-paragraph&amp;redirectUrl=%2Fbusiness%2Fus-firms-grapple-with-economic-divide-lower-income-struggles-mount-2025-10-24%2F\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__inherit-color__PhuPF text-module__inherit-font__1P1hv text-module__inherit-size__EyiQW link-module__link__INqxZ link-module__underline_default__-okuC\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;There is bifurcation in the consumer behavior,&#8221; Andre Schulten, CFO at consumer goods giant <a data-testid=\"Link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/retail-consumer\/procter-gamble-tops-estimates-resilient-demand-beauty-hair-care-products-2025-10-24\/\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__inherit-color__PhuPF text-module__inherit-font__1P1hv text-module__inherit-size__EyiQW link-module__link__INqxZ link-module__underline_default__-okuC\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Procter &amp; Gamble<\/a> <a data-testid=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/companies\/PG.N\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__inherit-color__PhuPF text-module__inherit-font__1P1hv text-module__inherit-size__EyiQW link-module__link__INqxZ link-module__underline_default__-okuC link-module__with-icon__qlg76\">(PG.N), opens new tab<\/a>, said Friday, adding that while financially secure consumers are buying larger pack sizes, those living paycheck to paycheck are seeking out deals as inflation remains above the U.S. Federal Reserve&#8217;s preferred 2% target.While some <a data-testid=\"Link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/us\/us-consumer-spending-increases-solidly-august-2025-09-26\/\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__inherit-color__PhuPF text-module__inherit-font__1P1hv text-module__inherit-size__EyiQW link-module__link__INqxZ link-module__underline_default__-okuC\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">estimates<\/a> have shown steady headline spending, consumer sentiment surveys show pessimism over future conditions and inflation, which is <a data-testid=\"Link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/us\/us-consumer-prices-rise-slightly-less-than-expected-september-2025-10-24\/\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__inherit-color__PhuPF text-module__inherit-font__1P1hv text-module__inherit-size__EyiQW link-module__link__INqxZ link-module__underline_default__-okuC\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">currently rising<\/a> at a 3% rate, according to federal data.Nearly two-thirds of customers, up from 59% last year, plan to wait until <a data-testid=\"Link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/retail-consumer\/us-holiday-sales-growth-be-muted-this-year-forecasts-show-2025-10-06\/\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__inherit-color__PhuPF text-module__inherit-font__1P1hv text-module__inherit-size__EyiQW link-module__link__INqxZ link-module__underline_default__-okuC\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Thanksgiving weekend<\/a> for most of their holiday shopping to take advantage of discounts, according to a National Retail Federation survey.Brad Beckham, CEO of <a data-testid=\"Link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/oreilly-beats-quarterly-estimates-raises-2025-revenue-forecast-strong-auto-parts-2025-10-22\/\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__inherit-color__PhuPF text-module__inherit-font__1P1hv text-module__inherit-size__EyiQW link-module__link__INqxZ link-module__underline_default__-okuC\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">O&#8217;Reilly Automotive<\/a> <a data-testid=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/companies\/ORLY.O\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__inherit-color__PhuPF text-module__inherit-font__1P1hv text-module__inherit-size__EyiQW link-module__link__INqxZ link-module__underline_default__-okuC link-module__with-icon__qlg76\">(ORLY.O), opens new tab<\/a>, said some customers were delaying major repairs even as the replacement auto-parts retailer raised its annual revenue target.Some companies, like Procter &amp; Gamble and Coca-Cola, are experimenting with smaller-sized products aimed at lower-income consumers. Coca-Cola introduced mini single-serve cans of some of its sodas in U.S. convenience stores <a data-testid=\"Link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/coca-cola-introduce-mini-75-ounce-cans-us-convenience-stores-2025-10-08\/\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__inherit-color__PhuPF text-module__inherit-font__1P1hv text-module__inherit-size__EyiQW link-module__link__INqxZ link-module__underline_default__-okuC\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">earlier this month<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Our system in the U.S. is adapting to both the higher and the lower end, and both offer opportunities and challenges. At the lower end, affordability and value are really important,&#8221; Coca-Cola&#8217;s CFO John Murphy told Reuters.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Target <a data-testid=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/companies\/TGT.N\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__inherit-color__PhuPF text-module__inherit-font__1P1hv text-module__inherit-size__EyiQW link-module__link__INqxZ link-module__underline_default__-okuC link-module__with-icon__qlg76\">(TGT.N), opens new tab<\/a>, which predominantly stocks non-essential products that lower-income consumers have steered clear of, is <a data-testid=\"Link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/world-at-work\/target-plans-lay-off-1800-employees-wsj-reports-2025-10-23\/\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__inherit-color__PhuPF text-module__inherit-font__1P1hv text-module__inherit-size__EyiQW link-module__link__INqxZ link-module__underline_default__-okuC\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">cutting<\/a> about 1,800 jobs as part of a turnaround. It will report results next month.<\/p>\n<p>While the broad-market S&amp;P 500 has gained nearly 15% this year, the SPDR Consumer Staples ETF, which tracks companies that sell basic consumer needs, is up less than 1% in that period.<\/p>\n<p>CREDIT MARKET JITTERS RAISE WORRIES<\/p>\n<p>The credit market has been rattled by several bankruptcy filings by lenders that predominantly serve lower-income groups.<\/p>\n<p>PrimaLend Capital Partners, which finances car purchases for customers with poor or limited credit through the &#8220;buy-here-pay-here&#8221; auto market, filed for bankruptcy earlier this week.<\/p>\n<p>Tricolor, which sold cars and offered auto loans primarily to low-income Hispanic communities in the U.S. Southwest, also went bankrupt in September.<\/p>\n<p>Financial-tech firm PROG Holdings <a data-testid=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/companies\/PRG.N\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__inherit-color__PhuPF text-module__inherit-font__1P1hv text-module__inherit-size__EyiQW link-module__link__INqxZ link-module__underline_default__-okuC link-module__with-icon__qlg76\">(PRG.N), opens new tab<\/a>, which caters to customers who may not qualify for traditional credit, cut its revenue outlook on Wednesday. Its shares are down 26% so far this year.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;While the overall unemployment rate is still low, the heightened financial stress and greater caution among lower-income consumers across our leasable categories is a headwind to gross merchandise volume,&#8221; CEO Steve Michaels said.<\/p>\n<p>U.S. President Donald Trump&#8217;s new <a data-testid=\"Link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/autos-transportation\/trump-says-25-tariff-medium-heavy-duty-trucks-start-nov-1-2025-10-06\/\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__inherit-color__PhuPF text-module__inherit-font__1P1hv text-module__inherit-size__EyiQW link-module__link__INqxZ link-module__underline_default__-okuC\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">25% tariffs<\/a> on all medium- and heavy-duty truck imports from November 1 add another challenge, said Telsey Advisory Group analyst Dana Telsey.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;For companies operating in highly competitive sectors where price elasticity is high, there may be limited room to raise prices, forcing some firms to absorb part of the cost increase,&#8221; she said.<\/p>\n<p>WIN SOME, LOSE SOMEThe <a data-testid=\"Link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/autos-transportation\/early-consumer-earnings-make-wealth-effect-clear-2025-10-21\/\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__inherit-color__PhuPF text-module__inherit-font__1P1hv text-module__inherit-size__EyiQW link-module__link__INqxZ link-module__underline_default__-okuC\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">split<\/a> is also reflected within individual companies.Hotel chains, including <a data-testid=\"Link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/hilton-cuts-2025-room-revenue-forecast-subdued-us-travel-demand-2025-10-22\/\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__inherit-color__PhuPF text-module__inherit-font__1P1hv text-module__inherit-size__EyiQW link-module__link__INqxZ link-module__underline_default__-okuC\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hilton<\/a> <a data-testid=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/companies\/HLT.N\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__inherit-color__PhuPF text-module__inherit-font__1P1hv text-module__inherit-size__EyiQW link-module__link__INqxZ link-module__underline_default__-okuC link-module__with-icon__qlg76\">(HLT.N), opens new tab<\/a> and Wyndham Hotels <a data-testid=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/companies\/WH.N\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__inherit-color__PhuPF text-module__inherit-font__1P1hv text-module__inherit-size__EyiQW link-module__link__INqxZ link-module__underline_default__-okuC link-module__with-icon__qlg76\">(WH.N), opens new tab<\/a>, reported softness in their budget brands and introduced discounts to woo price-sensitive travelers.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Our franchisees in the lower chain scales are beginning to discount&#8230; more so to try to capture demand right now,&#8221; Wyndham Hotels&#8217; CEO Geoffrey Ballotti said. &#8220;We&#8217;re helping franchisees where we can and urging franchisees to hold rates where it makes sense.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Barbie maker <a data-testid=\"Link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/retail-consumer\/barbie-maker-mattel-misses-quarterly-estimates-north-america-weakness-shares-2025-10-21\/\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__inherit-color__PhuPF text-module__inherit-font__1P1hv text-module__inherit-size__EyiQW link-module__link__INqxZ link-module__underline_default__-okuC\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mattel<\/a> <a data-testid=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/companies\/MAT.O\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__inherit-color__PhuPF text-module__inherit-font__1P1hv text-module__inherit-size__EyiQW link-module__link__INqxZ link-module__underline_default__-okuC link-module__with-icon__qlg76\">(MAT.O), opens new tab<\/a> and GI Joe parent <a data-testid=\"Link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/business\/hasbro-boosts-annual-forecasts-digital-gaming-demand-2025-10-23\/\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__inherit-color__PhuPF text-module__inherit-font__1P1hv text-module__inherit-size__EyiQW link-module__link__INqxZ link-module__underline_default__-okuC\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Hasbro<\/a> <a data-testid=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/companies\/HAS.O\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__inherit-color__PhuPF text-module__inherit-font__1P1hv text-module__inherit-size__EyiQW link-module__link__INqxZ link-module__underline_default__-okuC link-module__with-icon__qlg76\">(HAS.O), opens new tab<\/a> reported a steep drop in toy sales in the third quarter, as retailers delayed orders due to a more cautious customer.<\/p>\n<p>On the flip side, Hasbro&#8217;s gaming business, which caters to wealthier consumers, helped it raise its annual targets.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Businesses are increasingly feeling the fallout on their sales and profits from the mounting skew between the haves and the have-nots,&#8221; said Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody&#8217;s Analytics.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It is a tough business environment for those companies that don&#8217;t cater to the well-to-do.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p data-testid=\"SignOff\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__dark-grey__UFC18 text-module__regular__qJJtA text-module__extra_small__8Buss body-module__full_width__kCIGb body-module__extra_small_body__Bfz20 sign-off-module__text__LQAMP\">Reporting by Juveria Tabassum and Niket Nishant in Bengaluru; Editing by Sriraj Kalluvila and David Gaffen<\/p>\n<p data-testid=\"Body\" dir=\"ltr\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__dark-grey__UFC18 text-module__regular__qJJtA text-module__small__sph8i body-module__base__o--Cl body-module__small_body__gOmDf article-body-module__element__5eCce article-body-module__trust-badge__5mS3f\">Our Standards: <a data-testid=\"Link\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thomsonreuters.com\/en\/about-us\/trust-principles.html\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__dark-grey__UFC18 text-module__medium__2Rl30 text-module__small__sph8i link-module__link__INqxZ link-module__underline_default__-okuC link-module__with-icon__qlg76\">The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles., opens new tab<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reutersagency.com\/en\/licensereuterscontent\/?utm_medium=rcom-article-media&amp;utm_campaign=rcom-rcp-lead\" target=\"_blank\" dir=\"ltr\" class=\"button-module__link__A3sD0 button-module__secondary__70gBu button-module__round__QDFgq button-module__w_auto__Sem-F\" data-testid=\"LicenceContentButton\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Purchase Licensing Rights<\/a><a data-testid=\"AuthorBioImageLink\" class=\"author-bio-module__author-image__jcaG3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/authors\/niket-nishant\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" tabindex=\"-1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p data-testid=\"Body\" class=\"text-module__text__0GDob text-module__dark-grey__UFC18 text-module__regular__qJJtA text-module__extra_small__8Buss body-module__base__o--Cl body-module__extra_small_body__Bfz20 author-bio-module__description__9ynkB\">Niket Nishant reports on breaking news and the quarterly earnings of Wall Street&#8217;s largest banks, card companies, financial technology upstarts and asset managers. 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