Big brands are officially worried about American shoppers

Re:Big brands are officially worried about American shoppers by ludicrousdispla on Saturday April 26, 2025 @07:01PM (#43808026)

Most people in the US have some orientation towards independence and self-reliance, which economically translates to curtailing superfluous expenses.

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Re:Big brands are officially worried about American shoppers by Etheryte on Saturday April 26, 2025 @08:05PM (#43808339)

I don't really see how that holds, historically it clearly hasn't?

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Re:Big brands are officially worried about American shoppers by ludicrousdispla on Sunday April 27, 2025 @05:03AM (#43810486)

True, I should clarify that I meant that the US economy is currently (and historically) based on a high level of consumer spending. Therefore companies are in for a shock when that level drops due to people spending less.

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Re:Big brands are officially worried about American shoppers by wyatt_dolores on Saturday April 26, 2025 @08:30PM (#43808445)

Most people in the US live beyond their means through credit card debt.

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Re:Big brands are officially worried about American shoppers by stevage on Saturday April 26, 2025 @08:56PM (#43808553)

You're either saying something obvious and universal, or something blatantly false.

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Re:Big brands are officially worried about American shoppers by mensetmanusman on Sunday April 27, 2025 @12:20AM (#43809401)

I eat aluminum cans!

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