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This page aggregates selected consumer news articles.
- The Rotation into Consumer Staples: Defensive Strength in an Uncertain 2026
Staples have become one of the sole areas of relative strength this year amid broader selloffs, attracting record inflows as portfolios de-risk.
Zacks. Friday, 06 Feb 2026 16:52:00 GMT. - White House launches TrumpRx discounted drug site
The Trump administration launched its new TrumpRx direct-to-consumer prescription drug listing site late Thursday, part of a push to offer medication at steep discounts.
CBS News. Thursday, 05 Feb 2026 20:19:00 -0500. - The White House is launching direct-to-consumer drug site Trump Rx. Here's what to know
It's still unclear if all patients, particularly those with insurance coverage, will see more cost savings from using that site to buy their medicines.
CNBC. Thursday, 05 Feb 2026 22:19:33 GMT. - Luxury and Solo Travel Among Top Trends for 2026, According to Pavlus Travel & Cruises
Pavlus Travel & Cruises reported that luxury travel, solo travel, remote work blended with leisure, extended European vacations, and group travel among friends and family are shaping consumer vacation planning in 2026.
Travel Industry Wire. Wednesday, 04 Feb 2026 17:42:49 GMT. - Jimmy Choo sales put spring in Capri's step as luxury shoe-maker reissues classic designs
The footwear brand, fronted by actor Sydney Sweeney, pictured, won over nostalgic consumers after relaunching styles from the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Daily Mail. Tuesday, 03 Feb 2026 22:03:55 GMT. - Why more consumers prefer AI-enhanced shopping - and still expect the human touch
Consumers are favoring brands that leverage AI agents to deliver transparency, confidence, and highly personalized assistance.
ZDNet. Tuesday, 03 Feb 2026 02:00:45 GMT. - Authorities shut down 3 illegal call centers tied to gold bar scam
Authorities have announced that they have shut down three Indian call centers linked to a gold bar scam that stole millions of dollars from American consumers.
ABC News. Monday, 02 Feb 2026 15:36:42 -0500. - Will AI Help Consumers Find The Streaming Content They Want To Watch?
AI will disrupt every aspect of the media business, so maybe it can help ease the frustration about something as simple as finding a show you want to watch.
Forbes. Thursday, 29 Jan 2026 16:17:58 -0500. - Medication Health Fraud for Specific Diseases and Conditions
FDA has identified condition-specific medication health fraud scams that can pose significant risks to consumers.
Food and Drug Administration. Wednesday, 28 Jan 2026 14:11:48 EST. - Pets at Home narrows retail sales declines after cutting prices
The group saw retail consumer revenues fall 1.1% in its third quarter to January 1, marking an improvement on the 2.3% drop seen in its first half.
The Independent. Wednesday, 28 Jan 2026 09:18:24 GMT. - Americans' confidence in the U.S. economy falls sharply in January to lowest level since 2014
U.S. consumer confidence declined sharply in January, hitting the lowest level since 2014 as Americans grow increasingly concerned about their financial prospects.
Washington Times. Tuesday, 27 Jan 2026 10:24:24 -0500. - Virtuix Takes VR Locomotion Public With Nasdaq Debut
Virtuix begins trading on Nasdaq under VTIX as the VR treadmill maker scales Omni One, reports 138 percent revenue growth, and expands consumer, enterprise, and defense markets.
Forbes. Tuesday, 27 Jan 2026 08:30:00 -0500.