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Scarred by the 2008 Recession and COVID, 48% of Gen Z Frequently Shops at Discount Stores

Retail TouchPoints

As the oldest members of Gen Z move into their mid-20s and the youngest enter their teen years, personal finance concerns are high on their list of worries. That’s according to a recent study by the ICSC that surveyed Gen Z consumers, defined by the Pew Research Center as those born between 1997 and 2012.

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Consumer Card Spending Grows at Slower Rate in May as Brits Curb Discretionary Purchases

365 Retail

Consumer card spending in the UK grew by only 3.6 In response, one-fifth of consumers (20 percent) are opting to purchase products in bulk that offer better value for money, moving away from downsized products by manufacturers. In contrast, discount stores enjoyed a growth of 5.0 percent). . percent and 13.1

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Consumer spending grew 13.3 per cent in September, yet supply chain shortages and inflation hampered consumer confidence

A1 Retail

However, worries about inflation persist, with 90 per cent concerned that the rising cost of everyday items will negatively impact their household finances. The Barclaycard report combines hundreds of millions of customer transactions with consumer research to provide an in-depth view of UK spending. Consumer card spending grew 13.3

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Consumer spending grew just 5.9 percent in February, as Brits continue to cut back on non-essential spending to offset rising food price inflation

A1 Retail

Growth of supermarket spending slowed, as consumers continued to find ways to reduce the cost of their weekly shop Produce shortages are impacting grocery shopping behaviour, with tomatoes, eggs, peppers, cucumbers and lettuce the items most difficult to source Spending on public transport jumped 22.6 percent) than in January (10.4

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Consumer card spending grew just 3.6 percent in May, while food price inflation pushes grocery spending to its highest growth in two years

A1 Retail

In response, a fifth of consumers (20 percent) are switching away from products which have been downsized by manufacturers in favour of buying products in bulk which offer better value for money. percent) – as half (50 percent) of consumers say they are cutting down on discretionary spending to cope with rising household bills.

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Off-Price Quarterly Results Showcase Benefits Of ‘Essential Retailer’ Status

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billion in Q1 2020, while same-store sales jumped 21.7% The retailer saw increases in consumables, seasonal home products and apparel, with the company attributing this growth to COVID-19’s impact on consumer behavior. Closed Stores Lead To Losses, But Recovery May Be Right Ahead. during the same period. in Q1 2019.

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How to Prepare for a Recession

Small Biz Trends

As it might affect not only your personal finances but also threaten your business’ survival. You will need to review your finances first to identify your needs and financial health. It is important that you get on top of your finances before a recession hits. Have a Financial Plan. Tweak Your Offerings.