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A shopper selects a carton of 18 Large Grade A eggs from a cooler in a Costco Warehouse in Cranberry, Pa., Jan. 28, 2025.
Consumer Trends
Consumer Confidence Dips Modestly in October with Americans Concerned About the Future
The index remained well below a marker that could signal a recession ahead.
October 29, 2025
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Consumer Trends
Consumer Confidence Improves Slightly, but Americans Remain Concerned About Tariffs
Consumers’ recession fears declined slightly in July but remained above last year's levels.
July 29, 2025
A shopper selects a carton of 18 Large Grade A eggs from a cooler in a Costco Warehouse in Cranberry, Pa., Jan. 28, 2025.
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Americans Sour on U.S. Economy and Anxiety Over Tariffs Remains the Chief Culprit
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June 25, 2025
Customer Dan Inks, right, shops at University Bicycles in Boulder, Colo.
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Consumers Feeling More Confident as Expectations of Future Improve
Consumer spending accounts for nearly 70% of U.S. economic activity — and is closely watched by economists.
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An ad for drivers is displayed on a Walmart truck in Richland, Miss., Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023. On Thursday, the Labor Department reports on the number of people who applied for unemployment benefits last week.
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Applications for U.S. Jobless Benefits Tick Up Slightly
Jobless claim applications are seen as representative of the number of layoffs in a given week.
September 14, 2023
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Company Recalls Potentially Contaminated Baby Formula
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February 21, 2023
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Starbucks Halts Stock Buybacks as Schultz Returns
Those billions of dollars will be plowed into the company instead.
April 5, 2022
Howard Schultz speaks at an event to promote his book, 'From the Ground Up,' in Seattle on Jan. 31, 2019. Starbucks President and CEO Kevin Johnson said Wednesday, March 16, 2022, he will retire next month, and former CEO and company founder Howard Schultz will replace him on an interim basis.
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Starbucks to Invest More in 'People, Stores'
Unionizing efforts have gained steam.
April 4, 2022
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Coffee Prices May Rise at Grocers, Cafes
Here’s a look at some factors that could determine whether Americans will be paying more for their morning jolt in the near future.
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n this Feb. 23, 2018 file photo, the logo for General Mills appears above a trading post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
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General Mills Buying Tyson's Pet Treat Unit for $1.2B
General Mills first entered the pet food business in 2018 with its $8 billion purchase of premium brand Blue Buffalo.
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Coke, Molson Coors Partner for 2021 Hard Seltzer Launch
The companies said the new alcoholic beverage will come in the form of Topo Chico Hard Seltzer.
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