consumer-perception

Image for UK retail sentiment plummets in May and sales fell more sharply, CBI saysFinance

UK Retail Sentiment Plummets in May and Sales Fell More Sharply, Cbi Says

Image for Consumer confidence rises in May, NIER data showsFinance

Consumer Confidence Rises in May, Nier Data Shows

Image for German consumer sentiment gets boost for June but households still thrifty, GfK findsFinance

German Consumer Sentiment Gets Boost for June but Households Still Thrifty, GfK Finds

Image for German rights group fails in bid to stop Meta's data use for AIFinance

German Rights Group Fails in Bid to Stop Meta's Data Use for AI

Image for French consumer confidence falls unexpectedly to 5-month low in May

French Consumer Confidence Falls Unexpectedly to 5-month Low in May

Date: May 23, 2025

PARIS (Reuters) -French consumer confidence fell unexpectedly in May, hitting a five-month low as concerns about the economy and unemployment surged, a monthly survey from the INSEE stats agency...

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Energy Bills to Fall for Millions of Britons as Price Cap Drops 7%

Date: May 23, 2025

(Reuters) -British energy regulator Ofgem on Friday lowered its price cap on household energy bills from July by 7% to an annual level of 1,720 pounds ($2,313.92) for a typical dual-fuel household. ($...

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UK Consumers Turn a Little Less Gloomy in May, GfK Survey Shows

Date: May 23, 2025

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) -Britain's consumers turned a bit more confident in May, according to a survey published on Friday that might reflect the impact of falling interest rates and an easing...

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Apple Plans Smart Glasses Launch in 2026, Bloomberg News Reports

Date: May 22, 2025

(Reuters) -Apple plans to release smart glasses at the end of next year, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, in the iPhone maker's latest push to diversify its product lineup and boost demand for its...

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Ralph Lauren Mulls Price Hikes as Tariffs Hurt Sales Forecast

Date: May 22, 2025

By Anuja Bharat Mistry (Reuters) -Ralph Lauren forecast tepid annual sales on Thursday and said it was weighing price increases, as the Trump administration's steep tariffs start to pressure consumer...

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Adidas, Puma Expected to Hike Sportswear Prices Following Nike as US Tariffs Hit

Date: May 22, 2025

By Helen Reid LONDON (Reuters) -Adidas and Puma are likely to hike prices for running shoes and sportswear in the United States, following Nike's lead, analysts and investors said on Thursday, as U.S....