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Inflation Slows but Still Outpaces Disposable Income Headed Into Holiday Shopping Season
Inflation Slows but Still Outpaces Disposable Income Headed Into Holiday Shopping Season
September 29, 2023  |  Economy

Inflation is slowing, according to the latest official data. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Walmart Hopes Third-Party Marketplace Will Snag Holiday Spend From Amazon
Walmart Hopes Third-Party Marketplace Will Snag Holiday Spend From Amazon
September 29, 2023  |  Retail

With the holiday season on the horizon, retail behemoths such as Walmart and Amazon are preparing to capture the attention and spending of consumers across...

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What We Know About the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumer Three Years Post-Pandemic
What We Know About the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumer Three Years Post-Pandemic
September 28, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Across the span of more than two dozen reports since the darkest days of the pandemic more than three years ago — and with eight...

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Holiday Hiring Plateaus at Logistics Firms Amid Retail Uncertainty
Holiday Hiring Plateaus at Logistics Firms Amid Retail Uncertainty
September 28, 2023  |  Retail

Last week, Amazon announced plans to increase its hiring for the holiday season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Holiday Season Will Put Pressure on Consumers’ Grocery Budgets
Holiday Season Will Put Pressure on Consumers’ Grocery Budgets
September 27, 2023  |  Economy

During seasons of high spending, such as over the holidays, many consumers are forced to cut back on basic needs such as food and beverages,...

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Trade-Offs and Trade-Downs May Be Keys to Getting the Holiday Shopping Done
Trade-Offs and Trade-Downs May Be Keys to Getting the Holiday Shopping Done
September 27, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

With October just about to dawn, many stores are already prodding consumers to think about the holiday shopping season, where December looms as a make-or-break...

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PF Chang’s Launches Salad Kits as Restaurants Take Over Grocery Stores
PF Chang’s Launches Salad Kits as Restaurants Take Over Grocery Stores
September 22, 2023  |  Restaurant innovation

This week in restaurant news, P.F. Chang’s expands its grocery presence, Perkins enters the retail coffee space, and restaurant growth is expected to outpace grocery...

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Amazon Plans to Hire 250,000 Employees for Holiday Season
Amazon Plans to Hire 250,000 Employees for Holiday Season
September 19, 2023  |  Retail

Amazon plans to hire 250,000 employees across the United States for the holiday season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Mastercard Forecasts Higher Holiday Spending
Mastercard Forecasts Higher Holiday Spending
September 19, 2023  |  Retail

Mastercard is predicting a “rebalancing” in consumer spending for the 2023 holiday season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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