Kristin Schwab is a reporter at Marketplace focusing on the consumer economy. With expertise in retail, beauty and fashion, and energy policy, she explores themes such as the fashion industry, online marketplaces, and personal finance. Kristin's work has been featured in Marketplace by APM, where she brings a unique perspective shaped by her diverse background in journalism and the arts.
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Kristin Schwab's coverage focuses on the US retail industry, business trends, and economic analysis. Her articles often cite data to support her insights into consumer behavior and market competition.
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It’s early July, but already big box retailers are pushing their school supplies.
Some 6 million businesses will either change hands over the next 10 years — or disappear altogether.
Economic uncertainty is causing companies to order and import goods earlier than usual.
The U.S. imports about a third of its fertilizer.
With inflation trending down, and retail sales numbers edging up, the Federal Open Markets Committee is going into its late July meetings with fairly positive numbers.
As the U.S. war with Iran is rekindled, oil producers are looking for new routes to bypass the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil prices could have been even higher, but, for now, investors expect Iran and the U.S. to come back to the negotiating table.
By: Kristin Schwab
Jersey Mike's has been growing while Subway closes stores. Analysts say the chain has benefited from offering grilled sandwiches, operating its own stores, and rarely running discounts.
By: Kristin Schwab
Grocery spending is down on average about 2%. Stores have very low profit margins, so they're selling data and advertising to fill the gap.
From collectibles to puzzles, "kidulting" is is fueling growth in the toy market. To the uninitiated, a Labubu is kind of a hard thing to explain.
