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What Lighting a Fire Tells Us About Igniting Threads and the Billionaires’ New City
What Lighting a Fire Tells Us About Igniting Threads and the Billionaires’ New City
October 31, 2023  |  David S. Evans

It never hurts to brush up on basic skills, like how to make a roaring campfire in the woods before taking that next backpacking trip. How...

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P&G Says 6% Sales Increase Underpins Consumer Spending Resilience Amid Inflation
P&G Says 6% Sales Increase Underpins Consumer Spending Resilience Amid Inflation
October 18, 2023  |  Earnings

Procter & Gamble (P&G), the consumer goods giant known for brands like Tide detergent and Pampers diapers, announced first quarter fiscal year 2024 results on...

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CFPB Says Surprise Overdraft and NSF Fees Lead to $120 Million in Refunds
CFPB Says Surprise Overdraft and NSF Fees Lead to $120 Million in Refunds
October 11, 2023  |  CFPB

Surprise overdraft and nonsufficient funds (NSF) fees account for a significant portion of the refunds to consumers by companies announced Wednesday (Oct. 11) by the...

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High Interest Rates Drive New Records in Auto Loan Payments
High Interest Rates Drive New Records in Auto Loan Payments
October 06, 2023  |  Loans

The surge in interest rates has resulted in record-high loan payments for consumers who have borrowed money to purchase new cars. With one in five...

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College Students Want More From The Dining Hall Than Food
College Students Want More From The Dining Hall Than Food
September 01, 2023  |  ResTech

As students return to college and university campuses for their fall semesters, PYMNTS research reveals that today’s young consumers demand more options than just traditional...

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Fiserv Eliminates The Wait for Physical Debit Cards
Fiserv Eliminates The Wait for Physical Debit Cards
April 18, 2023  |  Payment Methods

Payments firm Fiserv says it can eliminate the wait associated with new physical debit cards. The company announced Tuesday (April 18) that its capabilities let cardholders access new or...

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Growth Slows But Doesn’t Stop as Digital Transformation Gains 0.7%
Growth Slows But Doesn’t Stop as Digital Transformation Gains 0.7%
December 28, 2022  |  Data

Global digital transformation slowed in Q3, but the year of inflation couldn’t stop its progression. Marking the forward march of connected devices and ecosystems against...

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Report: 54% of Consumers Want to Return Online Purchases in Person
Report: 54% of Consumers Want to Return Online Purchases in Person
October 27, 2022  |  eCommerce

Consumers want to return products in person, even when they’ve purchased the items online. In fact, 54% of consumers would prefer to drop off their...

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J&J Sees Q3 Boost as Consumers Resume Elective Surgeries
J&J Sees Q3 Boost as Consumers Resume Elective Surgeries
October 18, 2022  |  Earnings

Healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson (J&J) said Tuesday (Oct. 18) that strong pharmaceutical sales and a recovery in medical procedures helped offset economic headwinds and...

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