Consumer Spending

Can Selfridges’ Play on Nostalgia Revive the Yellow Pages?
Can Selfridges’ Play on Nostalgia Revive the Yellow Pages?
September 09, 2023  |  Retail

When was the last time you saw the Yellow Pages? Probably in 2019, since that was the last time it was published. Get the Full...

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Consumer Expenditures Leap 9% in 2022 as ‘Everyday’ Spend Grows Faster Than Income
Consumer Expenditures Leap 9% in 2022 as ‘Everyday’ Spend Grows Faster Than Income
September 08, 2023  |  Economy

The year 2022 marked a continued emergence from the pandemic, and new data show just how much — and how fast — we spent our...

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The Consumer’s Sweet Tooth Drives Grocery Store Indulgences
The Consumer’s Sweet Tooth Drives Grocery Store Indulgences
September 07, 2023  |  Economy

As consumers continue to allow themselves small indulgences amid ongoing inflation, many continue to opt for sweets at the grocery store. Get the Full Story...

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Fed’s Beige Book Portends Slowdown for Main Street Retail Mainstays
Fed’s Beige Book Portends Slowdown for Main Street Retail Mainstays
September 06, 2023  |  Economy

Modest growth is in the cards, and for Main Street stalwarts among smaller businesses — namely in retail — the pressure is mounting. Get the...

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10% of Consumers Use BNPL at the Grocery Store
10% of Consumers Use BNPL at the Grocery Store
September 06, 2023  |  Buy Now Pay Later

As macroeconomic challenges continue to rack budget-strapped consumers, a small but meaningful share of grocery shoppers is using buy now, pay later (BNPL) to buy...

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Gen Z Relies More on BNPL for Small, Everyday Purchases
Gen Z Relies More on BNPL for Small, Everyday Purchases
September 06, 2023  |  Buy Now Pay Later

In today’s uncertain macroeconomic landscape, credit products have become essential for managing spending and cash flow. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Half of Restaurant Customers Used BNPL to Pay for Their Meal
Half of Restaurant Customers Used BNPL to Pay for Their Meal
September 05, 2023  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Restaurants may be benefitting from consumers’ willingness to use buy now, pay later (BNPL), but the popularity of this payment method belies a larger challenge...

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Aggregators and Restaurants Wrestle Over Delivery Economics as Consumers Bail
Aggregators and Restaurants Wrestle Over Delivery Economics as Consumers Bail
September 05, 2023  |  Delivery

As restaurants and aggregators jockey over delivery revenue, consumers are increasingly finding that the fees and upcharges on these platforms are not worth the price....

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Aldi Invests In Bigger Stores as Consumers Seek Discounts
Aldi Invests In Bigger Stores as Consumers Seek Discounts
September 03, 2023  |  Acquisitions

International grocery chain Aldi is growing — in more ways than one. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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