The U.S. consumer has often been viewed as an indicator of broader economic health, but today’s environment is anything but ordinary.
In this webinar, Kevin Kingman, Managing Partner and Global Director of Consumer Insights at L Catterton, and Michael Farello, Managing Partner at L Catterton, share a data-driven perspective on the current macroeconomic environment and its implications for the American consumer.
L Catterton is a global consumer-focused investment firm, partnering with brands across food and beverage, retail, beauty, wellness, and lifestyle. With a global footprint and a long-term view of consumer behavior, the firm focuses on economic cycles, demographic change, and evolving consumer preferences.
Drawing on experience navigating multiple market cycles, Kevin and Michael will discuss how today’s economic pressure points are translating into real-world behavior—and areas of resilience and adaptation that have been observed.
This conversation will explore:
- The macroeconomic forces impacting the U.S. consumer today
- How inflation, interest rates, and labor dynamics are influencing spending patterns
- Structural shifts in consumer preferences
- What history and past cycles may suggest about potential future trends
Designed as an educational, market-focused discussion—and not investment advice—this session is relevant for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the consumer economy and its broader implications.
