Consumer Spending

Apple’s iPhone Warning Signals Caution for Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers

Apple’s iPhone Warning Signals Caution for Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers
Apple’s iPhone Warning Signals Caution for Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers
December 05, 2021  |  Apple

As Apple goes, so, too, goes household spending in the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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AMZN vs. WMT Weekly: Amazon Poised to Take Top Retailer Spot From Walmart
AMZN vs. WMT Weekly: Amazon Poised to Take Top Retailer Spot From Walmart
December 03, 2021  |  Retail

After three quarters in a row of lagging behind Amazon in the race for consumers’ retail spending, it’s all but assured that 2021 will prove...

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Kroger Leverages Personalization to Win Share of Food Spend From Restaurants Amid Rising Prices
Kroger Leverages Personalization to Win Share of Food Spend From Restaurants Amid Rising Prices
December 02, 2021  |  Retail

The rise in food costs, while bad news for consumers, has its advantages for grocers. With price concerns causing many to be more deliberate about...

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4 Things About BNPL: Navigating an Increasingly Complex Landscape
4 Things About BNPL: Navigating an Increasingly Complex Landscape
December 02, 2021  |  BNPL

It’s hard to think of a payments phenom to beat buy now, pay later (BNPL). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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US Consumers Say They’ll do Half of Their Remaining Holiday Shopping Online
US Consumers Say They’ll do Half of Their Remaining Holiday Shopping Online
December 02, 2021  |  Retail

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Microsoft Faces Accusations of Greed Over BNPL Pay Function
Microsoft Faces Accusations of Greed Over BNPL Pay Function
December 01, 2021  |  BNPL

Microsoft faced criticisms Wednesday (Dec. 1) for its proposal to add in buy now, pay later (BNPL) functions to its Edge web browser, over assertions...

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25% of Restaurant Customers Order Food at Least Once a Week, Spend at Least $40 Per Purchase
25% of Restaurant Customers Order Food at Least Once a Week, Spend at Least $40...
December 01, 2021  |  Payment Methods

The pandemic brought a great deal of attention to the variety of ways customers can get meals from restaurants. Both table-service restaurants and quick-service restaurants...

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Afterpay: BNPL Purchases up 34% From Last Year
Afterpay: BNPL Purchases up 34% From Last Year
November 30, 2021  |  BNPL

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) provider Afterpay has released insights on consumer shopping that include a massive boost in Afterpay use, according to a Tuesday...

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