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consumer

[kuhn-soo-mer] / kənˈsu mər /
NOUN
person who buys merchandise, services
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Since 1997, consumer prices and the nationwide median sales price of a home have doubled.

From The Wall Street Journal

Changing consumer preferences are also playing a role in lower demand, but the industry has always coped with the vagaries of the market.

From The Wall Street Journal

Americans might have waited until the last minute to wrap up their holiday shopping, but a nearly 4% rise in total holiday sales suggests consumer demand remained on solid footing.

From Barron's

"In the run up to Christmas, consumers have really pulled back on spending because they were very nervous, particularly pre-Budget in November," she told the BBC.

From BBC

The maker of CoverGirl cosmetics and Hugo Boss fragrances is resetting its supply chain to be able to respond to fast-changing consumer trends.

From The Wall Street Journal