economy

US economy is an area of the production, distribution and trade, as well as consumption of goods and services by different methods.

August Retail Spending up Against Backdrop of Falling Gas Prices

August Retail Spending up Against Backdrop of Falling Gas Prices
August Retail Spending up Against Backdrop of Falling Gas Prices
September 15, 2022  |  Economy

Retail spending inched up in August as prices at the gas pump continued to fall and consumers forged forward despite high inflation and rising interest...

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Ten Retailers Who’ve Flipped the Script on Digital Payments
Ten Retailers Who’ve Flipped the Script on Digital Payments
September 15, 2022  |  Merchant Innovation

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Study Finds Half of SMBs Saw Profits Decline Even When They Raised Prices
Study Finds Half of SMBs Saw Profits Decline Even When They Raised Prices
September 14, 2022  |  SMBs

Inflation rages. Uncertainty is in the mix as to whether consumers will, or even can, keep spending at the pace that’s been seen in the...

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Amazon’s Logistics Fine-Tuning Spotlights Last-Mile Focus
Amazon’s Logistics Fine-Tuning Spotlights Last-Mile Focus
September 14, 2022  |  Delivery

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Inditex Says Optimized Shopping Experience Boosted Sales 25%
Inditex Says Optimized Shopping Experience Boosted Sales 25%
September 14, 2022  |  Retail

Zara-parent and fast fashion giant Inditex reported that its sales in the first half of 2022 were up about 25% year over year and attributed...

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Retailers Retool to Attract Deal Seekers as ‘Value’ Takes Center Stage
Retailers Retool to Attract Deal Seekers as ‘Value’ Takes Center Stage
September 14, 2022  |  Retail

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How Did $1,400 Become the ‘New’ Average Emergency Expense?
How Did $1,400 Become the ‘New’ Average Emergency Expense?
September 14, 2022  |  Economy

For years, $400 has served as shorthand for the precarious state of the U.S. consumer’s financial health — namely, whether they could afford to meet...

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CPI Shows Restaurants Underpricing to Slow Shift to Grocery
CPI Shows Restaurants Underpricing to Slow Shift to Grocery
September 13, 2022  |  ResTech

As food prices continue to skyrocket, restaurants are letting their margins take the hit, keeping price increases comparatively low to prevent trade-down and keep visits...

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