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US consumers, importers take biggest hit from tariffs, ECB study finds

Monday, March 30 by SRN News

FRANKFURT, March 30 (Reuters) - U.S. consumers and importers take the vast majority of the financial hit from tariffs but trade volumes also suffer, resulting in a negative shock for exporters, too, a European Central Bank Economic Bulletin article said on Monday. The U.S. imposed... Read More.

Food safety nonprofit’s lawsuit claims Panera Bread misled consumers, citing Reuters

Thursday, March 26 by SRN News

By Waylon Cunningham March 26 (Reuters) - A food safety and animal welfare nonprofit filed suit against Panera Bread last week based on Reuters reporting, claiming the company mislead consumers about Panera's meat products. Food Animal Concerns Trust filed suit against the fast casual chain on... Read More.

Gasoline price hike from Iran war could push consumers toward EVs, hybrids

Wednesday, March 18 by SRN News

By Nick Carey and Valerie Volcovici GUILDFORD, England/RICHMOND, Virginia, March 18 (Reuters) - The rising price of gasoline from the Iran war has triggered angst and uncertainty for carmakers, dealers and vehicle owners at the pump. For Martin Miller, it presents an opportunity. Miller owns... Read More.

Campbell’s cuts annual forecasts as consumers shift to cheaper alternatives

Wednesday, March 11 by SRN News

March 11 (Reuters) - Campbell's Co cut its annual sales and profit forecasts on Wednesday, as the packaged food company expects demand to be weighed down by consumers' shift toward cheaper alternatives amid rising input costs. Shares of the company, which also missed expectations for... Read More.

Higher gasoline prices, volatile stocks, could hit both low- and high-income US consumers as war persists

Tuesday, March 10 by SRN News

By Howard Schneider WASHINGTON, March 10 (Reuters) - Rising gasoline prices and a wobbly stock market are increasing the risk that the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran could hit hard among consumers across the economic spectrum in the United States, undercutting a key prop of economic... Read More.

How the Iran war and surging oil prices are affecting consumers at the gas pump and beyond

Monday, March 9 by SRN News

NEW YORK (AP) - As the price of crude oil surpassed $110 a barrel Monday, reaching heights not seen since 2022, consumers were feeling the effects of the Iran war and its damage to worldwide energy production. Gasoline prices are climbing, and many people will... Read More.

JBS workers to strike at US beef plant as consumers face record prices

Monday, March 9 by SRN News

By Tom Polansek CHICAGO, March 9 (Reuters) - About 3,800 JBS meatpacking workers in Greeley, Colorado, plan to go on strike starting on March 16, the workers' union said on Monday, crippling production at one of the largest U.S. beef plants as consumers face record-high... Read More.

Retail sales fall modestly in January as American consumers pull back on spending

Friday, March 6 by SRN News

American consumers pulled back their spending to start 2026, extending the slump in retail sales that began late last year. Retail sales fell 0.2% in January following a flat reading in December. January's figure came in below the forecasts of economists, who were expecting another... Read More.

Analysis-Restaurants emerge as bright spot for US job growth as consumers seek treats

Friday, February 27 by SRN News

By Waylon Cunningham NEW YORK, Feb 27 (Reuters) - On paper, American consumers spent last year tightening their belts, and even retail heavyweights stumbled. But sit-down restaurants and some drive-through chains buzzed with patrons seeking a special treat or cheap comfort food. Their upbeat sales made... Read More.

TJX Cos forecasts muted annual sales, profit as consumers reduce spending

Wednesday, February 25 by SRN News

Feb 25 (Reuters) - TJX Cos forecast annual sales and profit below Wall Street estimates on Wednesday as budget-conscious consumers pared discretionary spending amid macroeconomic uncertainty. The TJ Maxx and Marshalls parent faces mounting concerns over declining nice-to-have purchases as living costs continue to rise.... Read More.

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Stories tagged with: consumers

US consumers, importers take biggest hit from tariffs, ECB study finds

Food safety nonprofit’s lawsuit claims Panera Bread misled consumers, citing Reuters

Gasoline price hike from Iran war could push consumers toward EVs, hybrids

Campbell’s cuts annual forecasts as consumers shift to cheaper alternatives

Higher gasoline prices, volatile stocks, could hit both low- and high-income US consumers as war persists

How the Iran war and surging oil prices are affecting consumers at the gas pump and beyond

JBS workers to strike at US beef plant as consumers face record prices

Retail sales fall modestly in January as American consumers pull back on spending

Analysis-Restaurants emerge as bright spot for US job growth as consumers seek treats

TJX Cos forecasts muted annual sales, profit as consumers reduce spending

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