How tariffs and inflation are reshaping consumers’ holiday shopping
Consumers stepped up gift giving during the first seven weeks of the holiday shopping season, according to new…
Retail sales flat in October as uncertainty tempers consumer spending
Sales at U.S. retailers and restaurants were unchanged in October from September as consumers moderated their spending amid…
Philadelphia council passes 10-cent paper bag fee; Mayor seeks low-income protections
Philadelphia council passes 10-cent paper bag fee | Mayor seeks low-income protections WHEN THIS HAPPENED. GOOD MORNING. IT’S…
Why Californians should enroll in 2026 health insurance before the December deadline
Higher prices, less help and a government shutdown all hang over health insurance markets as shoppers start looking…
California consumers are scared but spending more to get ahead of inflation
Shoppers in California plan to splurge this coming holiday season, but not because they are confident about the…
How Los Angeles shoppers can build a truly sustainable secondhand wardrobe
More online platforms are giving secondhand shopping a digital upgrade, rolling out features like livestream shopping and AI-powered…