Consumer Spending
QSR chains brace for slower growth, margin pressure after weak FY26 demand
QSR chains are shifting focus from rapid expansion to profitability, emphasizing value meals and cost management in response to changing consumer spending habits.
5 min read21 May 2026FMCG products set to cost more if global pressures persist, hurting consumption
Experts said Indian FMCG products may become costlier due to reduced raw material stocks and rising inflation linked to the Iran-US conflict. Significant price hikes in dairy and staples reflect broader inflationary pressures, while household consumption growth may slow amid economic uncertainty.
4 min read21 May 2026Entrepreneur flags layoffs, shutdown fears amid West Asia crisis: ‘Very painful for businesses’
In his now viral post, Jain warned that the next six months could be ‘very painful’ as the prices of raw materials continue to rise amid the ongoing geopolitical crisis.
2 min read16 May 2026Why do people tip less on the weekends?
A study finds that when restaurant patrons spend money elsewhere, they cut back on their gratuities
2 min read10 May 2026Retailers Flock to TikTok Shop to Find New Shoppers, Sales Growth
Ralph Lauren, Olaplex and Ulta Beauty recently launched storefronts on the platform.
4 min read29 Apr 2026Corporate America is minting money—and not just in tech and finance
Profits grow for many companies in the face of war, rising oil prices and inflation; “it’s extremely polarized.”
5 min read27 Apr 2026India’s affluent consumers spend more, but retail’s share is shrinking
Affluent Indians are shifting spending toward experiences, shrinking retail’s share even as premium purchases rise. Retailers are adding immersive formats to keep up.
3 min read20 Apr 2026How India's smartphone market just had a quarter to forget
Revenue: Down $500 million. Shipments: Down 12%. India’s smartphone market logged its weakest calendar-year start in five years, as buyers delayed upgrades amid rising living costs and global uncertainty.
3 min read13 Apr 2026Surcharges are suddenly everywhere—and grumpy Americans are paying up
The add-ons were a feature during Covid and are once again sneaking their way onto bills.
4 min read13 Apr 2026China hits where the heart is. Pets, toys, and hobbies are the new economy.
China nudges consumers to spend on pets, toys, and hobbies—opening new opportunities for companies to turn fandom into repeat revenue.
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