Consumer Spending

Alibaba, JD.com And Singles Day’s Global Brand Consumption Grand Slam

Alibaba, JD.com And Singles Day’s Global Brand Consumption Grand Slam
Alibaba, JD.com And Singles Day’s Global Brand Consumption Grand Slam
November 13, 2018  |  Retail

Alibaba celebrated a milestone with its Singles Day this year. The popular Chinese shopping holiday turned 10. To top off the decade, the eCommerce retailer...

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Affirm Launches New Features To Help Consumers Spend Responsibly
Affirm Launches New Features To Help Consumers Spend Responsibly
November 13, 2018  |  Alternative Credit

“The more I looked at retailer-sponsored finance, the more I realized people routinely end up paying atrociously more than they bargained for … This is...

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Five At Five: Apple Comes Out Big On Alibaba Singles Day
Five At Five: Apple Comes Out Big On Alibaba Singles Day
November 12, 2018  |  Business

Welcome to Five at Five, your late look at the day’s payments and commerce news. Today’s coverage includes the latest results from China’s massive eCommerce...

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Consumers Spend, Businesses Don’t Seem To Be
Consumers Spend, Businesses Don’t Seem To Be
November 12, 2018  |  Economy

The tax cuts signed into law by President Donald Trump late last year were expected to spur a spending boost on the part of consumers...

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US Holiday Sales May Top $1 Trillion This Year
US Holiday Sales May Top $1 Trillion This Year
November 06, 2018  |  Retail

With strong income growth, increased customer confidence and low unemployment, U.S. holiday sales may top $1 trillion this year. eMarketer noted that the sales may...

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IDC Estimates 36.4M Tablets Sold In Q3 Amid Market Decline
IDC Estimates 36.4M Tablets Sold In Q3 Amid Market Decline
November 02, 2018  |  Consumer Insights

Marking the sixteenth consecutive quarter of declines in the tablet market, the third quarter experienced an 8.6 percent fall on a year-over-year basis. While 39.9...

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Will Amazon, eBay And Apple Have A Happy Holiday Season?
Will Amazon, eBay And Apple Have A Happy Holiday Season?
November 02, 2018  |  Retail

After Halloween comes the lucrative holiday shopping season — sorry, Thanksgiving, but you’re only a speed bump — but there are serious questions about how happy...

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Ahead Of Apple Earnings, Apprehension Over Apps?
Ahead Of Apple Earnings, Apprehension Over Apps?
November 01, 2018  |  Earnings

Wall Street waits with bated breath for Apple’s earnings. After all, a $1 trillion market cap implies hefty expectations for the tech giant. Amid a general...

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