economy

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

As Recession Looms, Retailers Face Pressure to Quickly Diversify Suppliers

As Recession Looms, Retailers Face Pressure to Quickly Diversify Suppliers
As Recession Looms, Retailers Face Pressure to Quickly Diversify Suppliers
July 06, 2022  |  Commerce

With too many indicators pointing to a recession in the second half of the year, merchants and brands already struggling with inflation, inventory and a...

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With Innovation, Main Street SMBs Poised to Outperform Broader US Economy
With Innovation, Main Street SMBs Poised to Outperform Broader US Economy
July 05, 2022  |  SMBs

The pressures of inflation, of external shocks from geopolitics and supply chains will be too much for Main Street small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to...

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Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Turn to Loans as Savings Safety Nets Fray
Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Turn to Loans as Savings Safety Nets Fray
July 05, 2022  |  Consumer Finance

Personal savings serve key purposes, chief among them as a financial safety net. But runaway inflation has started to eat away at consumers’ cash reserves,...

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PYMNTS Am Radar: Livestreaming Upset; Unexpected Pinches; Weakest Link; Healthcare Foundation; ICYMI
PYMNTS Am Radar: Livestreaming Upset; Unexpected Pinches; Weakest Link; Healthcare Foundation; ICYMI
July 05, 2022  |  Consumer Finance

Today is Tuesday, July 5 and on this day in 1946 — the first war-free summer since World War II ended in September 1945 —...

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In High Demand, CFOs Offered Larger Roles to Keep Them Onboard
In High Demand, CFOs Offered Larger Roles to Keep Them Onboard
July 04, 2022  |  Personnel

In a bid to retain top talent ahead of a potential recession, some companies are giving chief financial officers more responsibilities, The Wall Street Journal...

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Liquidators Step Up as Retailers Confront Oversupply of Goods
Liquidators Step Up as Retailers Confront Oversupply of Goods
July 04, 2022  |  Retail

Big retailers like Target and Walmart have been seeing large amounts of excess inventory — which could be a good thing for companies helping to...

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The Data Point: 58% of Americans Live Paycheck-to-Paycheck, Making It the Common Condition
The Data Point: 58% of Americans Live Paycheck-to-Paycheck, Making It the Common Condition
July 04, 2022  |  Consumer Finance

With recession looking more probable by the day, consumers who are already financially strapped are looking at ways of managing money when there’s less of...

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Today in Data: Backing Away From Big-Ticket Buying
Today in Data: Backing Away From Big-Ticket Buying
July 04, 2022  |  Today In Data

Today in data, as inflation continues to rise, consumers begin to ease spending on major purchases. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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