Consumer Spending

Olive Garden Parent Predicts Food Inflation Will Blow Over

Olive Garden Parent Predicts Food Inflation Will Blow Over
Olive Garden Parent Predicts Food Inflation Will Blow Over
June 23, 2022  |  Earnings

As restaurants face inflationary challenges, brands are taking different approaches to make the economics work both in the short and long term. Get the Full...

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The Data Point: Chains Take the Cake With 60% of Restaurant Consumers
The Data Point: Chains Take the Cake With 60% of Restaurant Consumers
June 23, 2022  |  Data & Research

There are folks who prefer quick-service restaurants (QSRs) to independent eateries, while others can’t say no to a five-course meal with fine tableside service. It...

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‘Dinner and a Movie At Home’ Trend Lifts Chefs’ Warehouse, La-Z-Boy
‘Dinner and a Movie At Home’ Trend Lifts Chefs’ Warehouse, La-Z-Boy
June 22, 2022  |  Retail

As much as airlines and hospitality sector players have reported brisk bookings from consumers eager to get out and go somewhere this summer, the present...

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What’s Next in BNPL: Zopa CEO Says Longer Terms, Larger Loans
What’s Next in BNPL: Zopa CEO Says Longer Terms, Larger Loans
June 22, 2022  |  BNPL

Following an explosion of buy now, pay later (BNPL) use in the past few years, transaction volumes are expected to hit $680 billion worldwide by...

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Millennial Minute: Younger Buyers Lead Surge in Diverse Ways to Pay
Millennial Minute: Younger Buyers Lead Surge in Diverse Ways to Pay
June 21, 2022  |  Payment Methods

Payments choice is the key to unlocking more transactions for more merchants and brands both online and in-store, and choice means trying new digital experiences...

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Debit Holds Edge Over Credit as Economy Sours
Debit Holds Edge Over Credit as Economy Sours
June 21, 2022  |  Payment Methods

In times of turmoil, when the economy wreaks havoc with household budgets, visibility into cash flow becomes king. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Banks’ Loyalty and Rewards Fare Best When Personalized ‘Close to Home’
Banks’ Loyalty and Rewards Fare Best When Personalized ‘Close to Home’
June 21, 2022  |  Banking

There’s that old statement attributed to U.S. retail magnate John Wanamaker, which neatly sums up the challenge of card-level promotions, especially in the digital age:...

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The Data Point: Now Hear This — Voice Recognition Cut Australian Shopping Friction by 89%
The Data Point: Now Hear This — Voice Recognition Cut Australian Shopping Friction by 89%
June 20, 2022  |  Retail

Australia is both leading and lagging when it comes to the digital transformation of shopping, as the nation that arguably ignited the current buy now,...

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