Reviewed by Robert C. KellyFact checked by Suzanne KvilhaugReviewed by Robert C. KellyFact checked by Suzanne Kvilhaug An inferior good is an economic term that describes a good whose demand drops ...

Consumer discretionary is a term for goods and services that are non-essential products. For example, rice and wheat would be considered essential items. Meanwhile, cars and streaming services are non ...

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Economic growth boosts consumer durable stocks as disposable income rises. Durable goods' essential nature ensures some market stability even in downturns. Investors can diversify via ETFs like ...

Consumer staples and consumer discretionary have one thing in common: they affect consumers. In falling stock markets and weak economic climates, the term "consumer staples" became more familiar in ...

Traditionally the CPG industry was defined by standardized products and a broad appeal but consumer expectations are shifting in a way that demands a more personal approach. One size fits all doesn’t ...

We all understand that there is tremendous value sitting within big data. We can debate whether or not it’s the new oil, but clearly, data scientists can tease out incredible behavior patterns from ...

Credence goods are services for which consumers find it challenging to assess quality, even post-consumption. In these markets, experts possess superior information, creating a potential for fraud, ...

Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) landscape by 2030, driven by mega consumer trends like digitalization, health consciousness, and ...