PYMNTS
16 Jul 2026, 15:58 UTC · 3h ago
Retail Sales Shift to Essentials as Discretionary Spending Slows
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PYMNTS
16 Jul 2026, 15:58 UTC · 3h ago
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Federal Reserve reports and Census data indicate a decline in demand for discretionary goods and an increase in consumers 'trading down' to lower-priced alternatives. — Widespread trading down and weakening discretionary demand signal a slowdown in consumer health and potential earnings misses for non-essential retailers.
-0.60Financial capacity is now a stronger driver of spending behavior than general consumer confidence, with a widening gap between stable households and those struggling to pay bills. — A bifurcation of the consumer base suggests that aggregate retail data may mask significant fragility in lower-income cohorts, increasing systemic risk.
-0.40June retail and food services sales increased 0.2% to $768.6 billion, with core retail sales (excluding autos and gasoline) rising 0.4%. — Positive headline growth suggests the economy is avoiding an immediate hard landing, providing a floor for risk appetite.
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The Federal Reserve observed a modest softening in consumer loan quality. — Deteriorating loan quality is a leading indicator of financial stress that can lead to higher bank provisions and tighter credit conditions.
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[mutual] Uber Eats is expanding retail delivery through a partnership with Foot Locker.
[mutual] Uber Eats is expanding retail delivery through a partnership with GameStop.
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