Consumer Trends

A customer places a case of Corona Extra on the checkout counter for purchase at Susquehanna Beer and Soda in Marysville, Pa, April 1, 2010.
Consumer Trends
Modelo Seller Constellation Lowers Forecast as Consumers Buy Less Beer
The company said purchases of high-end beers have declined over the past few months.
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This photo shows a McDonald's restaurant in Ridgeland, Miss., Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018.
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Coming Price Cuts at McDonald's May Signal a Broader Fast Food Price War
Fast food visits by lower-income consumers dropped by double-digit percentages in Q2.
September 2, 2025
Washers stand on display near the entrance to a Costco warehouse Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in Sheridan, Colo.
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Key Inflation Gauge Holds Mostly Steady, Though Core Inflation Ticks Higher
While inflation is lower than its peak three years ago, it's still running above the Fed’s target.
August 29, 2025
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Spindrift to Scrap Hard Seltzer Line
The sparkling water brand cited a changing alcoholic beverage market.
August 26, 2025
A Walmart store in the San Francisco area.
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Tariffs Aren't Keeping Walmart From Attracting Shoppers, Outpacing Target
Walmart says fast deliveries and grocery discounts helped draw customers.
August 22, 2025
Shoppers walk from the Walmart store, Aug. 14, 2025, in Manchester, N.H.
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Walmart Reports Solid Sales, Profits as Tariffs Worry Some Consumers
Although companies plan to raise prices because of tariffs, that hasn't yet derailed spending.
August 21, 2025
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President Donald Trump holds charts as he speaks about the economy in the Oval Office, Aug. 7, 2025.
U.S. Economy Grows 3.3% in Second Quarter, Government Says
August 28, 2025
Bartender Shelby Campos mixes a mocktail at the non-alcoholic Good News Bar, Aug. 25, 2025, San Diego.
Nonalcoholic Beer, Mocktails Can Help People Drink Less — but They're Not for Everyone
August 27, 2025
Washers and dryers displayed at a retail store in Vernon Hills, Ill., Aug. 7, 2025.
Consumer Confidence Dips; Jobs, Tariffs and High Prices Drive the Most Unease
August 27, 2025
A Pumpkin Spice Latte drink rests on a table at a Starbucks in New York, Aug. 24, 2023.
The Rise of Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte
August 26, 2025
In a Feb. 5, 2018, file photo, the seal of the Board of Governors of the United States Federal Reserve System at the Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building, Washington.
Most Fed Officials Worry About Inflation Moving Higher
August 21, 2025
Tourists stroll in the Montmartre district in Paris, Aug. 4, 2025.
Paris Residents Fight Overtourism, ‘Disneyfication' of Beloved Montmartre Neighborhood
August 20, 2025
A person types on a keyboard on June 6, 2024, in Portland, Ore.
How to Make Climate-Friendly, Sustainable Choices When Shopping Online
August 20, 2025
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Swedish Candy Brand Expanding to the U.S.
August 20, 2025
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Campbell's Announces Collaboration with Pabst Blue Ribbon
August 19, 2025
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Oscar Mayer Debuts Packs with Both Hot Dogs and Plant-Based Hot Dogs
August 19, 2025
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Heinz Launches New Mayo Sauces in Canada
August 19, 2025
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'Chaos Gardening': Wild Beauty, or Just a Mess?
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August 27, 2025
Flat screen TVs displayed at a retail store in Vernon Hills, Ill., Aug. 7, 2025.
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Retail Sales Rise as Shoppers Shrug Off Tariff Pressures
The previous month's retail sales were also revised upward.
August 15, 2025
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference following the Federal Open Market Committee meeting, Washington, July 30, 2025.
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Inflation or Jobs? Fed Officials Divided Over Competing Concerns
Fed officials also disagree on how tariffs will affect inflation going forward.
August 15, 2025
A Whole Foods Market grocery store, Harlem, New York City, March 3, 2023.
Consumer Trends
Amazon Expands Its Perishable Delivery Service, Putting Pressure on Traditional Grocers
Customers in more than 1,000 cities and towns now have access to fresh groceries.
August 13, 2025
A traveler passes United Airlines planes at San Francisco International Airport on May 8, 2025, in San Francisco.
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Most People Miss the Mark on Climate Choices, Study Says
Americans aren't great at identifying which personal decisions contribute most to climate change.
August 13, 2025
Beer displayed in a cooler at a store, June 19, 2023, Milwaukee.
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Why Many Americans Are Rethinking Alcohol
The growing worries come alongside a new drumbeat of information about alcohol’s risks.
August 13, 2025
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell at a news conference, July 30, 2025, Washington.
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U.S. Inflation Held Steady as Mild Tariff Hit Offset by Cheaper Gas, Food
But the Federal Reserve may now be in a difficult spot.
August 12, 2025
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Neutralizing a Protein May Prevent Development of Food Allergies
Researchers identified the protein TSLP as a catalyst in their development.
August 12, 2025
Olympia-Eissportzentrum, the home of EHC Red Bull München, Munich, Germany, Sept. 2021.
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Red Bull Moves into Rugby by Taking Full Ownership of English Club Newcastle
The club has been rebranded as Newcastle Red Bulls ahead of the new season.
August 12, 2025
Masslie Arias, of DoorDash, prepares to load a delivery package on a hovering drone Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Frisco, Texas.
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Delivery Drones Are Coming to More U.S. Neighborhoods After Getting Off to a Slow Start
A service previously confined to suburbs and rural areas could soon change with new FAA rules.
August 12, 2025
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5 Ways Software Helps Manufacturers Win More Business
Being able to quickly respond to customer demand, inquiries, and requirements is a surefire way to win more business. Here are five ways software helps you do it.
August 11, 2025
Clearance home appliances are displayed at a retail store in Vernon Hills, Ill., Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025.
Consumer Trends
What U.S. Consumers Can Expect from New Tariffs on Imported Goods
It’s been nearly 100 years since the nation had an import tax rate as high as the one set Thursday.
August 8, 2025
Potato chips are displayed at a store in New York, March 25, 2021.
Consumer Trends
Americans Get More than Half Their Calories From Ultra-processed Foods, CDC Report Says
The top sources include burgers, snacks, pizza and sweetened drinks.
August 7, 2025
A McDonald's restaurant is visible Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, in Arlington, Texas.
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McDonald's Posts Better-than-Expected Sales as Chicken Strips, Minecraft Meal Drive Traffic
Same-store sales jumped nearly 4%.
August 6, 2025
Samuel Adams sign at Fenway Park, Boston.
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Boston Beer Founder to Return as CEO
The Sam Adams brewer’s current chief executive is stepping away over “important personal matters.”
August 5, 2025