Consumer Spending

Latest COVID Poll: Health Before Wealth

Latest COVID Poll: Health Before Wealth
Latest COVID Poll: Health Before Wealth
April 20, 2020  |  Economy

Existential fear outweighs economic anxiety for most consumers, as governments, companies and workers continue to grapple with the ongoing impacts of COVID-19. Get the Full...

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WEF: Digital Will Lead COVID-19 Recovery
WEF: Digital Will Lead COVID-19 Recovery
April 20, 2020  |  Retail

Now that U.S. retailers have shifted their focus to unlocking rather than locking down, it’s worth revisiting the only economy that has been shattered by...

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When, How And Why Consumers Will Change Post-COVID-19
When, How And Why Consumers Will Change Post-COVID-19
April 20, 2020  |  Economy

For weeks now, American consumers and businesses – everyone everywhere, really – have been desperate for the answers to three questions: Get the Full Story...

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The Great Reopening 101: What We Know About The Phased Return To ‘Normal’ So Far
The Great Reopening 101: What We Know About The Phased Return To ‘Normal’ So Far
April 19, 2020  |  Economy

The U.S. economy has been for all intents and purposes shut down due to the global coronavirus pandemic for the last four to six weeks,...

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China’s GDP Drop Creates Global Ripple Effects For Retail
China’s GDP Drop Creates Global Ripple Effects For Retail
April 17, 2020  |  Cross-border Payments

What will the ripple effects be for retailers (in the U.S. and around the globe) as China’s economy shrinks? Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Non-Essential Retail Warms Up For The Post-Crisis Economy
Non-Essential Retail Warms Up For The Post-Crisis Economy
April 16, 2020  |  Retail

Wednesday’s Commerce Department retail sales figures showed in no uncertain terms that consumer spending for non-essential goods has taken a huge hit. While the overall...

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March Retail Sales’ 8.7 Pct Decline Predicts A Cruel April
March Retail Sales’ 8.7 Pct Decline Predicts A Cruel April
April 15, 2020  |  Retail

The U.S. Department of Commerce released its retail sales results for March, showing record-setting declines due to changes in consumer behavior and the COVID-19 lockdown....

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JPMorgan Says It’s Processing 300,000 PPP Loans
JPMorgan Says It’s Processing 300,000 PPP Loans
April 14, 2020  |  Earnings

JPMorgan Chase reported results that showed the impact of the coronavirus, especially toward the end of the quarter, reflecting declines in consumer spending – and...

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