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

Retailers Brace as 70% of US Consumers Skip Retail Purchases to Buy Groceries and Gas

Retailers Brace as 70% of US Consumers Skip Retail Purchases to Buy Groceries and Gas
Retailers Brace as 70% of US Consumers Skip Retail Purchases to Buy Groceries and Gas
September 12, 2022  |  Retail

RH (Restoration Hardware) CEO Gary Friedman and Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen both had it right last week when they reported their respective Q2 earnings: Inflation...

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Discount Retail Boosts Square Footage as Consumers Stretch Dollars
Discount Retail Boosts Square Footage as Consumers Stretch Dollars
September 11, 2022  |  Economy

The death of brick and mortar has been greatly exaggerated.  To get a sense of where the growth may lie — at least in retail...

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Report: Amazon Shuts, Delays Some Facilities as eCommerce Growth Slows
Report: Amazon Shuts, Delays Some Facilities as eCommerce Growth Slows
September 09, 2022  |  Economy

After doubling its amount of warehouse space during the first two years of the pandemic, Amazon reportedly seems to be dialing back and rethinking some...

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As Prices Rise, Consumers Shift to Meals at Home
As Prices Rise, Consumers Shift to Meals at Home
September 09, 2022  |  Consumer Finance

With ongoing food price increases come even more consumers opting out of restaurant purchases in favor of more affordable meal options. Get the Full Story...

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BofA Report: Consumer Spending Spike Reflects Rising Childcare Costs
BofA Report: Consumer Spending Spike Reflects Rising Childcare Costs
September 09, 2022  |  Economy

As parents head back to the labor market post-pandemic full-time or hybrid, childcare costs in August have soared to levels not seen before COVID gripped...

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As Grocers Push Private Labels, Brands Seek Loyalty Online
As Grocers Push Private Labels, Brands Seek Loyalty Online
September 09, 2022  |  Retail

In the grocery segment, it’s the tug of war for space on the (brick and mortar and virtual) shelves. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Restaurants Aim to Outprice Competitors Amid Rapid Food Inflation
Restaurants Aim to Outprice Competitors Amid Rapid Food Inflation
September 08, 2022  |  Merchant Innovation

As restaurants continue to grapple with the balance between rising ingredient and commodities costs and their customers’ menu price sensitivity, The Restaurant Group plc, owner...

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FinTech IPO Index Extends Post-Earnings Slump
FinTech IPO Index Extends Post-Earnings Slump
September 08, 2022  |  IPO

A shortened trading week, a muted performance and, in fact, barely much of a performance at all. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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