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Fed Finds Consumers Are More Optimistic About Short-Term Inflation Prospects 
Fed Finds Consumers Are More Optimistic About Short-Term Inflation Prospects 
December 11, 2023  |  Economy

For consumers mulling where inflation’s headed, the Fed finds short-term optimism. But longer term?  Households see price increases settling in over the long run. The Federal...

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5 Ways Consumers Choose to Pay This Holiday Season
5 Ways Consumers Choose to Pay This Holiday Season
December 05, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

’Tis the season … … to puzzle out how to get everyone on your list, well, satisfied. Without breaking the bank. PYMNTS Intelligence data, headed...

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Walmart’s Q3 Highlights Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumer Caution in Holiday Spending
Walmart’s Q3 Highlights Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumer Caution in Holiday Spending
November 16, 2023  |  Walmart

The impact of inflation on consumer spending has been a consistent concern throughout the year, and indications suggest that this trend is set to persist...

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No Shame in the Game: Why Consumers Are Proudly Flaunting Dupes
No Shame in the Game: Why Consumers Are Proudly Flaunting Dupes
November 14, 2023  |  Retail

“Dupe, private label, call it what you want, consumers want more,” PYMNTS said in March, and that’s a sentiment that lives on. This is because...

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Amazon Online Sales Bounce 7%, Subscriptions Surge 14%, Customers Still ‘Trade Down’ 
Amazon Online Sales Bounce 7%, Subscriptions Surge 14%, Customers Still ‘Trade Down’ 
October 26, 2023  |  Amazon

Amazon’s third quarter results showed a rebound in online sales, with a 7% growth rate doubled by the 14% gain in subscription-related revenues. Earnings materials...

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Consumers See No Inflation Relief and That Credit’s No Sure Thing
Consumers See No Inflation Relief and That Credit’s No Sure Thing
October 10, 2023  |  Economy

Inflation’s steady at the moment, on its way to ticking up … and credit’s tougher to come by. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s...

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Levi’s Puts Its Faith in D2C Strategy With Loyal Shopper Support
Levi’s Puts Its Faith in D2C Strategy With Loyal Shopper Support
October 06, 2023  |  Retail

While other brands are seeing the benefits of retailer partnerships, Levi’s has entirely different POV. In fact, it’s leading Levi’s to place major bets on its direct-to-consumer...

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Report: Hostess Weighs Sale After Takeover Interest From Food Giants
Report: Hostess Weighs Sale After Takeover Interest From Food Giants
August 27, 2023  |  Acquisitions

Some of the world’s biggest food companies are reportedly interested in buying Hostess Brands. The Twinkies-maker is considering a sale after hearing takeover interest from companies...

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Americans Get Creative in Stretching Food Budgets Amid Inflation
Americans Get Creative in Stretching Food Budgets Amid Inflation
July 13, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Americans are becoming increasingly creative in their efforts to stretch their budget. Many are also responding to inflation by just going without, Bloomberg reported Thursday (July...

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