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Consumer Sentiment Falls to Near-Record Low Amid Government Shutdown Concerns

Consumer Sentiment Falls to Near-Record Low Amid Government Shutdown Concerns

by Annie Dameworth | Nov 10, 2025 | Industry News

Consumer sentiment dropped to a near-record low amid government shutdown concerns, according to the University of Michigan’s consumer-sentiment index. The index reported a reading of 50.3 in November, down from 53.6 in October and down 29.9% year over year. This...
Consumers Want to Shop Locally This Holiday Shopping Season

Consumers Want to Shop Locally This Holiday Shopping Season

by Lindsey Thompson | Oct 25, 2021 | Industry News, Operational Insights

As we head into the holiday shopping season, Vericast, a marketing solutions company, found that consumers want to shop early and shop local. Because of anticipated shipping delays, 55 percent of respondents said they will shop in person instead of online. Sentiment...

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