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Trending: eCommerce Spending Accelerates in November and Boosts Retail Sales
Trending: eCommerce Spending Accelerates in November and Boosts Retail Sales
December 17, 2024  |  Economy

November’s consumer spending was buoyant, as eCommerce sales rebounded from a tepid pace in October. Chalk it up to the festive season, but there are...

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Retailers Rewrite Playbooks as Consumers Tighten Budgets, Shift Spending
Retailers Rewrite Playbooks as Consumers Tighten Budgets, Shift Spending
December 17, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Retailers across the U.S. are confronting a new era of cautious spending as consumers tighten their belts in response to ongoing economic pressure. Inflation, rising...

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Booking CFO: Inflation Continues to Scare US Travelers
Booking CFO: Inflation Continues to Scare US Travelers
December 17, 2024  |  Travel Payments

Booking.com says the impact of inflation continues to hamstring the U.S. travel industry. Demand is down as cautious consumers hold off on making their vacation...

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Gopuff Teams With Blackhawk Network on Gift Card Delivery
Gopuff Teams With Blackhawk Network on Gift Card Delivery
December 11, 2024  |  Partnerships

Branded payments solutions company Blackhawk Network has launched a collaboration with quick delivery service Gopuff. The partnership lets shoppers add physical gift cards to their...

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Tech Takes the Reins: Digital Innovation Drives Holiday Cheer for Shoppers
Tech Takes the Reins: Digital Innovation Drives Holiday Cheer for Shoppers
December 07, 2024  |  Retail

The holiday shopping season has long been the crown jewel of the retail calendar. But as consumer habits evolve, so too do the tools retailers...

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Sovos Sees 92% Jump in Tax Processing on Black Friday
Sovos Sees 92% Jump in Tax Processing on Black Friday
December 05, 2024  |  Taxes

Sovos says it saw “record-breaking” tax processing performance on Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales. The compliance company announced Thursday (Dec. 5) that it had processed taxes on...

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Foot Locker’s Mobile App and Loyalty Program Propel Online Sales Growth
Foot Locker’s Mobile App and Loyalty Program Propel Online Sales Growth
December 04, 2024  |  Earnings

Despite facing a softer-than-expected retail environment in the third quarter, Foot Locker President and CEO Mary Dillon remains optimistic about the company’s long-term digital strategy, including...

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Amazon Relaunches Discount Flights for Younger Prime Members
Amazon Relaunches Discount Flights for Younger Prime Members
December 04, 2024  |  Travel Payments

Amazon is re-teaming with StudentUniverse to offer low-cost flights to younger Prime members. The partnership, timed to coincide with the holiday travel season, offers a limited number of...

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Will Instant Refunds Change Retail?
Will Instant Refunds Change Retail?
December 04, 2024  |  Retail

December’s dawn brings with it a flurry of retail spending. Gift giving is top of mind, to be sure, but consumers are also treating themselves...

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