How Consumer Sentiment Is Becoming a Retail Growth Engine in 2026

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Consumer sentiment is more than a measure of whether consumers feel optimistic or pessimistic about the economy. For retailers, it provides a window into the conditions shaping how consumers make decisions.

A fall in confidence may lead consumers to trade down, reduce basket sizes, switch brands or delay purchases. …

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