Consumer Spending

Higher for Longer Means Tougher for Longer for FinTechs
Higher for Longer Means Tougher for Longer for FinTechs
September 24, 2023  |  Fintech Investments

The Federal Reserve said last week that higher interest rates could stick around. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Amazon’s Checkout-Free Retail Push Takes Aim at Walmart’s Brick-and-Mortar Dominance
Amazon’s Checkout-Free Retail Push Takes Aim at Walmart’s Brick-and-Mortar Dominance
September 22, 2023  |  Retail

In commerce, as in war, battles are seldom fought on one front alone. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Consumer Spending May Not Be as Resilient as Retail Sales Data Indicates
Consumer Spending May Not Be as Resilient as Retail Sales Data Indicates
September 20, 2023  |  Economy

The Federal Reserve’s staying pat, for now. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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43% of Consumers Will Delay or Cancel a Purchase If Merchants Don’t Offer BNPL
43% of Consumers Will Delay or Cancel a Purchase If Merchants Don’t Offer BNPL
September 20, 2023  |  BNPL

As consumers become increasingly accustomed to convenient and flexible payment options, buy now, pay later (BNPL) as a payment method has gained significant popularity both...

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Merchants Turn Fresh Eyes to Second-Look Financing to Boost Sales
Merchants Turn Fresh Eyes to Second-Look Financing to Boost Sales
September 19, 2023  |  Retail

Labor Day has come and gone, and the holiday season is just around the corner. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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LendingClub: Nonessential Spending Needs a Gut Check Ahead of Holiday Shopping Season
LendingClub: Nonessential Spending Needs a Gut Check Ahead of Holiday Shopping Season
September 19, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

The latest economic data is in, and the Consumer Price Index shows that inflation has picked up to its fastest pace in several months. Get...

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Financially Secure Customers Spring for Full-Service Dining
Financially Secure Customers Spring for Full-Service Dining
September 18, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

As consumers manage their food spending amid budgetary pressures, those with cash to burn are happy to splurge on table-service dining, while those without a...

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Wall Street’s Caution and Downgrades Anticipate Student Loans’ Pinch on Consumer Spending
Wall Street’s Caution and Downgrades Anticipate Student Loans’ Pinch on Consumer Spending
September 18, 2023  |  Economy

Just a few weeks from now, federal student loan payments resume, ending a moratorium that had been in place since the onset of the pandemic...

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Why the Digital Transformation Needs a Reset
Why the Digital Transformation Needs a Reset
September 18, 2023  |  Connected Economy

Warren Buffet is reported to have said that digital transformation is a fundamental reality of business today.  McKinsey says that 70% of digital transformation projects...

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