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Top corporate CFOs are losing some confidence in economy, as consumer demand fears spike

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Economic fears among top corporate executives move higher in the latest quarterly survey of the CNBC CFO Council.

Cost of living squeeze hits Marks Electrical: Profits down 33% as consumers trade down

www.express.co.uk

Marks Electrical - which listed on the London Stock Exchange in 2021 - said the trading environment weighed on margins as consumers "remain highly price-conscious"

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French Consumers Feel Bleaker Amid Political Turmoil

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French consumers are feeling less confident about their prospects amid surprise elections, a fresh headwind for the country’s fragile economic recovery.

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The rise of customized care redefines consumer services and the customer experience

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With more personalized services available than ever, hampr analyzes the ways in which technology is revolutionizing household management

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Consumer outlook takes a fall in May

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American consumers lost some confidence in June as expectations over the near-term future fell again.

German Gfk consumer sentiment fells to -21.8, interruption of uptrend

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Germany’s Gfk Consumer Sentiment for July fell from -21.0 to -21.8, below expectation of -20.0. In June, economic expectations fell from 9.8 to 2.5. Income expectations fell from 12.5 to 8.2. Willingness to buy fell from -12.3 to -13.0.…

German Consumer Confidence Retreats

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German consumers joined businesses in offering a more pessimistic outlook, reflecting more uncertainty about the country’s economic rebound.

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Electricity consumers rise to 12.33m in Q1 2024, says NBS

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A report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has shown an upsurge in the number of electricity in the first quarter of the year. The report captured in

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Electricity consumers increase to 12.33m in Q1 2024 – NBS

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The number of electricity consumers rose by 210,000 from 12.12 million in the fourth quarter of 2023 to 12.33 million in the first quarter of 2024. The National Bureau of …

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Arkansas AG sues Temu over alleged ‘deceptive tactics’ harming consumers: 'Data theft business'

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The State of Arkansas is taking legal action against the Chinese fast fashion retailer Temu over alleged "deceptive tactics" involving "data theft."

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Commentary: Unfortunately, toxic chemicals in Shein products won’t be the tipping point for consumers of fast fashion

Environmental and ethical issues may not be the primary concern for some fast-fashion consumers. But will health risks from exposure to chemicals like phthalates be enough to change behaviour? NUS Business School’s Joe Escobedo weighs in.

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'Difficult Decision': Hooters Shutters Dozens of Locations as Inflation Plagues Consumers

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Hooters has closed dozens of locations as inflation continues choking people and businesses in President Joe Biden's America.

McDonald’s, its rivals offer $5 meal deals to lure back budget-conscious consumers. Will the plan work?

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Fast food giants like McDonald's and Burger King are offering nearly identical deals in order to lure back customers who have been cutting back on dining out.

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Consumer Confidence Slips Amid Concerns About Future Income, Business Conditions

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Consumer confidence slipped slightly in June but didn’t stray far from where it’s been for two years. The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index dipped to 100.4 in June, down from 101.3 in May, according to a Tuesday (June 25) press…

More Retailers Imitate Prime Day as Consumers Demand Discounts

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As retailers look to hold their own among bargain-seeking shoppers this summer in the face of competition Amazon’s ever-more-popular Prime Day, Target is the latest to join the deals days battle. The retailer announced Tuesday (June 25)…

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