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Saturday, May 11

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McDonald’s launches a $5 Meal Deal as inflation-weary consumers ditch fast-food

www.independent.co.uk

The meal may include a McChicken or McDouble along with fries and drink

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Poor reviews, missing product: firms’ anti-woke offerings soak consumers

www.theguardian.com

A thriving retail niche caters to the performative masculinity of the right wing, oftentimes bilking its chauvinistic client base

Sweetgreen, Chipotle and other fast-casual chains are bucking the consumer slowdown

www.cnbc.com

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Wingstop and Sweetgreen all beat Wall Street's estimates for their quarterly same-store sales growth.

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Sakura Buffet's licence cancelled over food safety; consumers warned against 12 linked caterers

Consumers are warned not to buy from 12 web-based businesses linked to Sakura Buffet, including Angel Confinement Meals and Home Tingkat Catering.

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China consumer prices rise at faster rate in April

www.malaymail.com

BEIJING, May 11 — China’s inflation rate quickened last month, official data showed today, as the government works to bo...

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China’s consumer inflation edges upward in signal of slow economic recovery

www.ft.com

Third straight month of price growth points to strengthening consumer demand despite falling factory prices

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China Disinflationary Headwinds Continue as Consumers Hold Back

www.wsj.com

Spending on travel and cars remains subdued as factory-gate prices fall for 19th straight month.

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Takeaways From the FDIC’s Spring 2024 Consumer Compliance Supervisory Highlights

natlawreview.com

273602 at https://natlawreview.com/article/takeaways-fdics-spring-2024-consumer-compliance-supervisory-highlights

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Consumer Reports: Best sunscreens for summer

www.clickondetroit.com

No matter what you’re doing outside, remember this: Wear sunscreen to protect yourself from sunburn and skin cancer.

Friday, May 10

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Utah Updates Consumer Privacy and Protection Acts with AI-Focused Provisions

www.jdsupra.com

Effective May 1, 2024, companies must face new artificial intelligence (AI) disclosure requirements in Utah. The Utah AI Policy Act (AI Act) amends the Utah Consumer Privacy Act (UCPA) and Utah Consumer Sales Practices Act (UCSPA) to…

ONE, TWO PUNCH: Maryland Signs into Law Consumer Data Privacy, While Vermont’s BEAST of a Bill Awaits Signature

natlawreview.com

273585 at https://natlawreview.com/article/one-two-punch-maryland-signs-law-consumer-data-privacy-while-vermonts-beast-bill

Sally Beauty: High-Income Consumers Splurge, but Low-Income Shoppers Still Cautious

www.pymnts.com

As middle- and high-income consumers return to treating themselves to nice-to-haves, such as new personal care products and services, Sally Beauty is seeing low-income shoppers continuing to cut back amid ongoing economic pressures. On a…

Maryland Enacts Comprehensive Consumer Privacy Legislation: What You Need to Know

www.jdsupra.com

Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act of 2024 (MODPA) into law on May 9, 2024. This new law establishes transparency, assessment, and consumer rights requirements for organizations that fall within its…

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Stocks Pause On Dismal Consumer Confidence; Yields, Dollar Rise As Inflation Expectations Kick Higher, Bitcoin Sinks: What's Driving Markets Friday? (CORRECTED)

www.benzinga.com

Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct an error in the price action of Charter Communications stock.

NAICOM sets eye on consumer protection, industry growth

businessday.ng

The new executive management of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) says it will focus on consumer protection and the growth

Consumer Sentiment Weakens Due to Inflation and Job Worries

www.pymnts.com

Consumers are souring about the near-term outlook — on inflation, job prospects and interest rates. Where there’s worry, there’s possibly some saving for a rainy day at the expense of spending now. The latest Index of Consumer Sentiment…