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Circana Reports U.S. Consumers Remained Resilient Through An Unpredictable Retail Month | Consumer sentiment rises from 4-month slump as gas prices fall | For The Right Consumer Brands, The Exit Window Is Opening Again
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June 16, 2026
 
 
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Circana Reports U.S. Consumers Remained Resilient Through An Unpredictable Retail Month
 
Retailers see strong October sales
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U.S. consumer continue to show their resilience in the face of economic pressures, with Circana reporting a 1.3% year-over-year increase in retail spending, even as unit demand declined 1.5%.
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