Lowe's CEO: Consumers spending more on travel, concerts than on DIY projects

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This shift in consumer spending to the 'experience economy' and away from spending on goods is part of a larger trend.

in the most recent quarter. Same-store sales dropped 1.6% while revenue came in at $24.9 billion, slightly less than estimates, in the second quarter.

"Whenever that DIY customer becomes cautious, specifically on big-ticket [items], it disproportionately affects us," Ellison said at the conference.

However, Ellison said the shift in consumer behavior is a "short-term phenomenon" that will eventually lead to normalized demand.

 

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