JT Group Completes Deal for Vector GroupJT Group acquired all outstanding shares of Vector Group common stock for $15 per share in cash. Will Promos Be Enough to Lift Sales Out of the Doldrums?Stressed-out consumers are cutting back across the board. National Survey Finds Drop in Youth E-Cigarette Use Underage use continues to fall from its pre-pandemic high in 2019. Credit & Debit Card Swipe Fees Reached $224B in 2023 New data indicates the fees charged by banks and card networks significantly exceeded the previously reported $172 billion. NRF: U.S. Economy Heading Toward a 'Soft Landing' With inflation cooling and interest rates expected to dip, the United States has likely avoided a recession. Halloween Spending Expected to Break Records Half of shoppers plan to spend $51 or more on candy this year. Generational Differences Define the Future of Dinner Circana: 81% of evening meals are sourced from the comfort of home. 'Motherhood Penalty' Adds Up for Working Mothers The cohort, on average, still earns 31% less than working fathers. Philip Morris International Invests in U.S. Alternative Tobacco Market Construction of a new manufacturing facility will be funded through a $600 million investment doled out over two years. Retail Sales Hold Steady Year Over Year Though consumers still prioritize needs-based spending, discretionary merchandise purchases grew 1% in June. First Previous 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last
