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US shoppers tighten budgets, but still find room for treats and splurges

US shoppers tighten budgets, but still find room for treats and splurges

By Juveria Tabassum and Anuja Bharat Mistry Aug 21 (Reuters) - Walmart's disappointing sales and Home Depot's strength among budget-conscious do-it-yourselfers indicate middle-class American consumers are growing more tight-fisted, even as wealthier shoppers have kept supporting luxury brands like

Iconic fast-food fried chicken chain closes over 300 restaurants

Iconic fast-food fried chicken chain closes over 300 restaurants

The brand has been struggling against upstart rivals like Chick-fil-A and Raising Cane's.

Body Wash Outsold Bar Soap by 2.4 Times in the U.S. in 2021

Body Wash Outsold Bar Soap by 2.4 Times in the U.S. in 2021

Shower gel, or body wash, has become an integral part of personal hygiene routines in the United States, reflecting shifts in consumer preferences ...

Luxury Brands Face Pressure to Adjust Prices Amid Post-Pandemic Hikes

Luxury Brands Face Pressure to Adjust Prices Amid Post-Pandemic Hikes

Luxury Brands Face Pressure to Adjust Prices Amid Post-Pandemic Hikes

Walmart Reports Weakest U.S. Sales Growth in Six Years Amid Shifting Consumer Habits and High Gas Prices

Walmart Reports Weakest U.S. Sales Growth in Six Years Amid Shifting Consumer Habits and High Gas Prices

Walmart Reports Weakest U.S. Sales Growth in Six Years Amid Shifting Consumer Habits and High Gas Prices

Convenience Stores Adapt to GLP-1 Drug Impact with Shift Towards Healthier Offerings

Convenience Stores Adapt to GLP-1 Drug Impact with Shift Towards Healthier Offerings

Convenience Stores Adapt to GLP-1 Drug Impact with Shift Towards Healthier Offerings

Home Depot faces uphill battle amid a growing customer problem

Home Depot faces uphill battle amid a growing customer problem

Home Depot is navigating a challenging environment as it looks for ways to strengthen its business.

Walmart sees the slowest pace in US comparable sales in 6 years and offers cautious guidance

Walmart sees the slowest pace in US comparable sales in 6 years and offers cautious guidance

Walmart is reporting the slowest pace in U.S. comparable sales in six years, and the retailer offered a cautious outlook for the year

Walmart Raises Full-Year Outlook and Reports Strong Q2 Sales, Benefiting from Tariff Refunds

Walmart Raises Full-Year Outlook and Reports Strong Q2 Sales, Benefiting from Tariff Refunds

Walmart Raises Full-Year Outlook and Reports Strong Q2 Sales, Benefiting from Tariff Refunds

Walmart Reports Slowed Sales Growth Despite Tariff Refunds, Reinvests in Price Cuts

Walmart Reports Slowed Sales Growth Despite Tariff Refunds, Reinvests in Price Cuts

Walmart Reports Slowed Sales Growth Despite Tariff Refunds, Reinvests in Price Cuts

Home Depot Reports Solid Q2 Results Amid Challenging Housing Market

Home Depot Reports Solid Q2 Results Amid Challenging Housing Market

Home Depot Reports Solid Q2 Results Amid Challenging Housing Market

America's Mid-Tier Fashion Market Thrives Amid Shifting Consumer Preferences and Economic Realities

America's Mid-Tier Fashion Market Thrives Amid Shifting Consumer Preferences and Economic Realities

America's Mid-Tier Fashion Market Thrives Amid Shifting Consumer Preferences and Economic Realities