Consumer Spending

Black Friday Could See Greater Digital Shift Than Ever

Black Friday Could See Greater Digital Shift Than Ever
Black Friday Could See Greater Digital Shift Than Ever
November 24, 2021  |  Retail

With Black Friday officially underway, nearly three-quarters of consumers have now begun their holiday shopping in a year that’s expected to be more digital than...

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AMZN vs WMT Weekly: Amazon Finally Matches Walmart for Consumer Retail Sales
AMZN vs WMT Weekly: Amazon Finally Matches Walmart for Consumer Retail Sales
November 24, 2021  |  Retail

Though both Amazon and Walmart began their holiday promotions weeks ago, the two largest retailers in the U.S. are still counting on the days between...

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Inflation Is Strong, but Consumer Spending Might Be Stronger
Inflation Is Strong, but Consumer Spending Might Be Stronger
November 24, 2021  |  Economy

Even in the face of the fast inflation in three decades, American consumers don’t seem to be afraid to spend. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Today in Retail: Gap Leans on Portfolio of Brands; Afterpay Set to Launch Subscription Service
Today in Retail: Gap Leans on Portfolio of Brands; Afterpay Set to Launch Subscription Service
November 24, 2021  |  Retail

In today’s top retail news, Gap says supply chain issues will likely persist into early next year, while Afterpay is preparing to launch a subscription...

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Merchants Pin Holiday Hopes on Financially Healthy Consumers
Merchants Pin Holiday Hopes on Financially Healthy Consumers
November 24, 2021  |  Retail

Consumers are more ready than ever to spend in the coming weeks and months, with robust savings and pent-up demand built during the pandemic, leading...

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The Digital Consumer Has Redefined Retail’s ‘Normal’
The Digital Consumer Has Redefined Retail’s ‘Normal’
November 24, 2021  |  Retail

For many people and companies, there exists a burning desire to move past the global pandemic and return to some semblance of “normal,” which most...

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US Consumers’ Savings Dip from Pandemic-Era Highs
US Consumers’ Savings Dip from Pandemic-Era Highs
November 23, 2021  |  Consumer Finance

Headlines show the employment picture is brightening a bit, economies are reopening … and perhaps, just perhaps, U.S. households are feeling more sanguine about their...

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Walmart’s Loyalty Program Walmart+ Struggles to Grow Paid Membership
Walmart’s Loyalty Program Walmart+ Struggles to Grow Paid Membership
November 23, 2021  |  Retail

After over a year of offering consumers free delivery, discounted prescription drugs and other benefits, the growth of Walmart+ remains in neutral, with nearly 1...

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