Consumer Spending Report

 

Consumers Keep Buying—But Confidence Keeps Falling

 

Demand remains intact as shoppers grow more cautious about the months ahead.

 

 

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Outmarket: The Prospect Who’s Already Gone

July 24, 2026

Outmarket: The Prospect Who’s Already Gone

The retail and restaurant industry burns through decision-makers faster than any other. Your database wasn’t built for that. Somewhere on your prospect list right now is a name that no...

By Arty Intelle

In Other Business News

July 24, 2026

In Other Business News

Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • Albertsons Cos. will consolidate 11 divisions into four regions and centralize center store merchandising. President and Chief Financial Officer Sharon McCollam will retire later this...

By Arty Intelle

In Other Business News

July 17, 2026

In Other Business News

Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • Associated Wholesale Grocers has named Kelly Kauffman as Chief Financial Officer, effective July 20. Gary Koch is retiring at the end of 2026 after more than...

By Arty Intelle

Outmarket: Dos and Don’ts of Buying a Prospect List

July 16, 2026

Outmarket: Dos and Don’ts of Buying a Prospect List

Someone offers you 50,000 verified contacts for $499. That is not a list. That is a countdown clock, and it started the moment you paid. Contact information goes out of...

By Arty Intelle

Outmarket: How Often Should You Really Be Emailing Your List

July 10, 2026

Outmarket: How Often Should You Really Be Emailing Your List

Every marketing team has had this argument. Someone wants to email the list every week, someone else wants to send once a month and call it nurture. Both sides think...

By Arty Intelle

In Other Business News

July 10, 2026

In Other Business News

Supermarket, Grocery, & C-Store • Brookshire Grocery Company will close four stores in Ashdown, AR; Rayville, LA; Winnfield, LA; and Grambling, LA by July 24 or once inventory is sold...

By Arty Intelle