Consumer Spending

Mondelēz Eyes Innovation, Beats Earnings Amid Snacking Growth
Mondelēz Eyes Innovation, Beats Earnings Amid Snacking Growth
October 30, 2018  |  Retail

Amid new product launches and strong performance from emerging markets, Mondelēz International Inc. reported better-than-expected earnings, but fell short on revenues for the third quarter....

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Trick Or Treat (Payments And Commerce Style)
Trick Or Treat (Payments And Commerce Style)
October 27, 2018  |  Commerce

Halloween is the scariest day of the year for children and parents alike – though for very different reasons. For kids, the proliferation of ghosts, goblins,...

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GDP Continues Growth Trajectory On Consumer Spending
GDP Continues Growth Trajectory On Consumer Spending
October 26, 2018  |  Economy

Data from the Commerce Department Friday (October 26) show an initial reading of GDP growth for the third quarter at 3.5 percent annualized, boosted by...

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The Big Sizzle: Winning Week For Wearables
The Big Sizzle: Winning Week For Wearables
October 26, 2018  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

It was a good week for wearables and their future, as the devices continued to show indications of strong promise on the B2C and B2B...

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NY Mag To Open Pop-Up Shop; Amazon Go Plans New York Store
NY Mag To Open Pop-Up Shop; Amazon Go Plans New York Store
October 26, 2018  |  Retail

Magazines have been testing the waters of brick-and-mortar retail by opening temporary stores in major cities, and New York Magazine is no exception. The company...

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Consumer Spending To Top $1,000 Over Holidays
Consumer Spending To Top $1,000 Over Holidays
October 25, 2018  |  Retail

In the upcoming holiday season, a National Retail Federation (NRF) survey found that consumers are expected to spend an average of $1,007.24. The figure marks...

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Amazon Roundup: Making Moves In Rx, Grocery
Amazon Roundup: Making Moves In Rx, Grocery
October 24, 2018  |  Amazon

It almost seems like a myth at this point, some tale that grandparents will tell their grandchildren. They will listen to this too-silly-to-be-true story of...

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How Connected Devices Are Revolutionizing How And Who We Pay
How Connected Devices Are Revolutionizing How And Who We Pay
October 22, 2018  |  Payments Innovation

Connected devices — smartphones, tablets, voice-activated speakers, smartwatches, in-car dashboard systems — are changing how consumers in the U.S. buy and pay. Not just some...

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China’s Economy Has Slowest Pace Of Growth Since Early 2009
China’s Economy Has Slowest Pace Of Growth Since Early 2009
October 19, 2018  |  International

Faced with growth that is slowing, increasing debt and a trade war with the U.S., the economy in China is starting to feel the impact....

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