Tag #Consumer Spending

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UK Food Inflation Drives Shift to Simpler Meals and Own-Label Products

Rising food prices in the UK are prompting consumers to simplify meal preparation and favor cheaper own-label products, as grocery inflation hits a high of 5.2% in July, potentially adding £275 to average annual grocery bills.

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Inflation Climbs, Raising Concerns About Credit Card Interest Rates

June's inflation rose to 2.7% annually, exceeding expectations and driven by food price increases, potentially leading to further credit card interest rate hikes.

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New Tax Law Offers Auto Loan Interest Deduction

President Trump's new tax law introduces a tax deduction of up to \$10,000 for interest on new, American-made vehicle loans from 2025-2028, impacting an estimated 3.5 million taxpayers, but phasing out for higher income individuals.

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Amazon's Prime Day Sees Sharp Sales Dip on Day One

Momentum Commerce reported a 41 percent decrease in Amazon sales on the first day of Prime Day 2024 compared to 2023, despite Amazon extending the sale to four days; Amazon disputes the findings, citing the limited scope of Momentum's data, while analysts link the decline to weak consumer confidence...

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Eurozone Retail Sales Plunge on US Tariff Fears

Eurozone retail sales fell 0.7% in May, the steepest drop in nearly two years, due to uncertainty over US trade tariffs; all major sectors contracted, with automotive fuel sales down 1.3%; economists' forecasts aligned with the decline.

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elpais.com
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Spain's Stagnant Consumption Despite Income Growth: A Debt Reduction Story

Despite a 5.2% increase in real disposable income per capita, Spanish household consumption grew only 0.2% in the last five years, significantly lower than the European average of 1.4%, due to increased savings used primarily to reduce debt rather than accumulating liquidity.

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US States Offer Back-to-School Sales Tax Holidays in 2025

Several US states offer back-to-school sales tax holidays in August 2025, with varying dates, eligible items, and spending limits; Alabama's holiday began July 18-20, while Texas's is August 8-10, and Florida's runs all of August.

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welt.de
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Saxony-Anhalt Economy: Worsening Sentiment and Low Investment in H1 2025

A survey of 410 companies in Saxony-Anhalt reveals a worsening economic sentiment in the first half of 2025, with declining sales, particularly in retail and services, low investment, and a growing burden of bureaucracy hindering recovery, despite planned investments and hiring in manufacturing.

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Amazon's Four-Day Prime Day Projected to Generate \$23.8 Billion in US Retail Spending

Amazon's Prime Day, now a four-day event from July 8-11, is projected to generate \$23.8 billion in US retail spending, a 28% increase year-over-year; this growth occurs despite rising tariffs and provides insight into consumer behavior amidst economic uncertainty.

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Amazon Extends Prime Day to Four Days Amid Tariff Concerns

Amazon extended its Prime Day sale to four days this year, offering new perks for Gen Z shoppers amid tariff worries and potential consumer fatigue with the event, which began July 10, 2025, and is expected to generate $23.8 billion in online sales.

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German Car Prices Surge 40%, Sales Drop 22% Amidst EU's Electric Vehicle Push

From 2019-2024, Germany's average car price rose 40% to €41,781, while sales fell 22% due to the EU's electric vehicle push and inflation, despite a 24% salary increase, impacting affordability and profitability of automakers, except for brands maintaining price-quality balance.

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German Beer Sales Plummet 6.8 Percent in 2025

The German beer industry faced a significant 6.8 percent drop in alcoholic beer sales during the first five months of 2025, exceeding the pandemic-year sales, according to Veltins Brewery, impacting sales in areas such as North Rhine-Westphalia, which is losing over 400,000 hectoliters; the brewery ...

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