economy

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

Klarna, Block, Sezzle Results: Merchants, Consumers Flocking to Short-Term Financing

Klarna, Block, Sezzle Results: Merchants, Consumers Flocking to Short-Term Financing
Klarna, Block, Sezzle Results: Merchants, Consumers Flocking to Short-Term Financing
August 26, 2022  |  BNPL

At this writing, shares of Affirm are down about 15%. In part that’s due to guidance that gross merchandise volumes will slow and that the...

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Ulta Beauty Answers Consumer Call for Omnichannel Options
Ulta Beauty Answers Consumer Call for Omnichannel Options
August 26, 2022  |  Retail

Even as consumers return to brick-and-mortar stores, they continue to shop online as well, Ulta Beauty reported Thursday (Aug. 25) during its quarterly earnings call. ...

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Dollar General, Dollar Tree Look to Leverage the ‘Great Retail Trade Down’
Dollar General, Dollar Tree Look to Leverage the ‘Great Retail Trade Down’
August 26, 2022  |  Retail

We’ve seen a series of “great” trends emerge from the pandemic. There was the great digital shift, the great resignation, the great unsubscribe, and now...

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Wealthier Americans Shave Credit, Debit Card Spending
Wealthier Americans Shave Credit, Debit Card Spending
August 25, 2022  |  Consumer Finance

Outside of basic purchases like groceries, gas and clothes, Americans earning over $125,000 annually are continuing to reel in credit and debit card spending for...

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Bill.com’s 13% Rally Fails to Stop FinTech IPO Index’s Continued Slide
Bill.com’s 13% Rally Fails to Stop FinTech IPO Index’s Continued Slide
August 25, 2022  |  IPO

The FinTech IPO Index slipped 6.3% through the week, which cuts its monthly gain from double-digit percentage points to a current 5.6%. Get the Full...

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Why Peloton’s Biggest Problem Isn’t the Hardware
Why Peloton’s Biggest Problem Isn’t the Hardware
August 25, 2022  |  Retail

The turnaround plan for Peloton prioritizes the growth of its digital offerings over its high-end bike and treadmill sales as the company looks to boost...

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Williams-Sonoma: ‘Digital First’ Drives Growth
Williams-Sonoma: ‘Digital First’ Drives Growth
August 25, 2022  |  Retail

A business model that’s digital-first, design-led and sustainable is paying off for Williams-Sonoma, the home retailer said Wednesday (Aug. 24) while reporting record second quarter...

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Data Shows 1 in 6 US Homes Behind on Utility Bills
Data Shows 1 in 6 US Homes Behind on Utility Bills
August 24, 2022  |  Economy

Tens of millions of homes in the U.S. are behind on electric payments, which has led to power companies shutting off their utilities, a Bloomberg...

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