Spirit Airlines collapse, high gas prices and airfares test the limits of summer vacation spending
Travelers walk through the terminal at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on May 1, 2026. Leslie Joseph | CNBC Higher…
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Visa says vacation spending increased 4.2% thanks to growth in artificial intelligence, technology and clothing
American consumers showed resilience this holiday season, driving retail spending up 4.2% year over year, according to preliminary data released…
Tanger CEO Yalof says consumers continue to spend despite low confidence
American shoppers are willing to spend this holiday season, despite falling consumer confidence and price anxiety, but only if the…
Halloween chocolate candies affected by inflation, tariffs and high cocoa prices
A customer buys Halloween candy at a Walmart Supercenter on October 16, 2024 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | fake…