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Travel & LeisureMarriott’s CEO identifies a ‘fundamentally permanent shift’ for Americans: Even low-income families are stubbornly hanging on to vacations
By Ashley LutzFebruary 12, 2026
EconomyWelcome to the ‘E-shaped’ economy: Wealth gap is no longer between just high and low earners, the middle class is also struggling
By Eleanor PringleFebruary 12, 2026
By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressFebruary 10, 2026
RetailChipotle’s CEO isn’t worried about raising prices—most of his customers make more than $100k anyway
By Sasha RogelbergFebruary 10, 2026
AsiaChinese shoppers can’t get enough of Disney’s Zootopia and Ralph Lauren’s ‘old money’ look despite nationalistic vibes
By Chan Ho-Him and The Associated PressFebruary 10, 2026
EconomyHaving a college degree still matters for being one of the wealthier Americans, New York Fed says
By Tristan BoveFebruary 4, 2026
EconomyEconomy is marginally improving but only because the rich are splurging on luxury items and holidays, the Fed says
By Eleanor PringleJanuary 15, 2026
RetailThree in four Americans say groceries are so expensive they’ve been forced to cut down on other spending
By Andrew Adam Newman and Retail BrewDecember 27, 2025
Travel & LeisureFreshpet’s COO says customers spend more on pets than children: ‘Their dog comes before their partner, their kids’
By Sydney LakeDecember 26, 2025
By Jennifer Creery and BloombergDecember 22, 2025
RetailAs Americans continue to feel the pain from tariffs and inflation, Lidl launches holiday meal deal for less than $4 per person
By Nino PaoliDecember 16, 2025
RetailSmall businesses say Trump tariffs are hurting this group of consumers this holiday season—here’s what is getting more expensive
By Mae Anderson and The Associated PressDecember 15, 2025
By Phillip GoerickeDecember 12, 2025
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