Consumer spending is a story of the haves and have-nots

November 2, 2022

Michael Hsu, CEO of Kimberly-Clark, says that his company hasn’t seen a marked change in consumer behavior despite higher prices, although there is some “bifurcation in demand” with lower-income shoppers purchasing less or looking to trade down to less expensive options.

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