# US shoppers tighten budgets but still make room for treats and splurges

https://mins.news/en/item/28264

- Reuters, 2026-08-21 10:30 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/us-shoppers-tighten-budgets-still-find-room-treats-splurges-2026-08-21/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a8828c8c69d29000181bbd9

> Disappointing sales at Walmart and strength at Home Depot among budget-conscious do-it-yourself shoppers suggest that middle-class Americans are becoming more cautious with spending, while wealthier consumers continue to support luxury brands such as Ralph Lauren.

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