Big brands feeling the pinch as inflated costs drive consumers away
Prochain Capital President David Tawil said popular brands are feeling the effects of consumers shifting away from high costs, echoing a Wall Street Journal report.
US consumer sentiment falls more than expected as inflation fears rise
U.S. consumer sentiment declined in April while Americans' inflation expectations increased as rising prices continue to take a toll on household budgets.
Vast majority of older Americans worried inflation will outpace their income: AARP
A new poll from AARP found 70% Americans age 50 and over are worried that prices will rise at a faster pace than their income as persistent inflation continues to batter household budgets.
Biden's COVID-19 spending comes back to bite as inflation remains high: economists
Economic experts are blaming President Biden's massive stimulus spending package for the continued rate of inflation, even as the White House points to other factors.
Biden claims inflation was 'skyrocketing' when he took office, despite data showing opposite
President Biden claimed Wednesday that inflation was "skyrocketing" when he took office despite federal data showing that consumer prices remained low at the time.
New FCC rules require 'nutrition label' for high-speed internet plans
The Federal Communications Commission's new rules require internet providers to display broadband nutrition labels to help consumers understand the features and costs of a given plan.
Price of eggs, chocolate remain higher than usual amid Easter festivities
The price of Easter essentials, including eggs and candy, remains at near-historic highs as millions of Americans plan to gather with their families.
Sephora's Beauty Insider program: How to maximize your benefits
Sephora's Beauty Insider is a loyalty program offering rewards to customers. The program also offers exclusive promotions and early bird access to sales.
Cellphone outage hits AT&T customers nationwide; Verizon and T-Mobile users also affected
AT&T has yet to say anything about a reported service outage impacting tens of thousands of customers nationwide Thursday morning.
Build-A-Bear Workshop shocks with 'After Dark' collection of adults-only stuffed animals
Build-A-Bear Workshop has left some people scratching their heads with an "After Dark" collection of 18-or-older stuffed animals for Valentine's Day.
Former Apple exec introduces new AI-powered glasses
Sinapore-based Brilliant Labs unveiled its new "Frame" augmented reality glasses product, which comes with a suite of AI-powered features, including realtime web search.
Popular clothing steamers sold at Walmart, Amazon, others recalled due to 'serious burn hazard'
Vornado's handheld garment steamers has recalled about 2 million garment steamers, and an additional 13,000 steamers sold in Canada, because of reports of serious burns.
Bissell issues recall for 150,000 vacuum cleaners over possible fire hazard
Floor care company Bissell has recalled about 150,000 cordless vacuum units over a fire hazard safety risk caused by malfunctioning battery packs that can smoke and overheat.
Drake's releases new Boston Creme Yodels at fans' request: 'Classic American dessert flavor'
Drake's is releasing its new Boston Creme Yodels in January, and the treats will be available in Eastern United States supermarkets and convenience stores.
Buttigieg says no timeline on Boeing 737 Max return after Alaska Air incident
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg declined to put a timeline on the return of Boeing’s 737-9 Max aircraft to service, instead reiterating the importance of ensuring safety.
Latest Stanley cup release flying off shelves in Target stores across country: video
Target shelves across the world were whipped clean by consumers after Stanley released it's newest limited edition cup for Valentine's Day.
Americans expected to smash holiday spending records, Gen Z less likely to splurge
The National Retail Federation said Americans are expected to spend up to 4% more on holiday shopping this year when compared to last Christmas despite concerns over the economy.
Consumer group exposes costs of Biden admin's war on home appliances
Alliance For Consumers, a nonprofit consumer advocacy group, released an analysis highlighting how the Biden administration's regulatory regime will lead to higher consumer prices.
Think tank launches campaign to protect consumers from CFPB after agency data breach
A think tank is launching a campaign aimed at holding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau accountable after a data breach at the agency affected more than 250,000 consumers.
Harley-Davidson profit slumps on sluggish demand
Harley-Davidson posted a 24% dip in third-quarter profit as customers cut back on discretionary spending due to higher borrowing costs and inflationary pressures.