Consumers look resilient on the surface, but $4 gas was a tipping point and Costco members are filling up more often in case prices go even higher
via apnews.com
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U.S. consumers haven’t stopped spending money since the Iran war drove up fuel prices, but many shoppers are reassessing what they buy and where, according to company executives and retail analysts. The behavior changes observed so far are subtle, such as altered routines for buying gasoline and fewer visits to clothing and furniture stores. They also are […]