inflation

Consumers Skeptical of Government’s Inflation Optimism
Consumers Skeptical of Government’s Inflation Optimism
January 10, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has reported that inflation seems to be cooling, with price increases for fresh meat and vegetables slowing since Q2...

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New York Fed Report Sees Some Inflation Relief Despite Consumer Fears
New York Fed Report Sees Some Inflation Relief Despite Consumer Fears
January 09, 2023  |  Economy

Consumers’ inflation perceptions are consistently higher than government figures. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s closely watched Survey of Consumer Expectations for December, released...

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6 in 10 Subscription Services Predict Economic Challenges This Year
6 in 10 Subscription Services Predict Economic Challenges This Year
January 09, 2023  |  Subscription Commerce

As economic pressures continue, the majority of subscription companies are preparing for a difficult year. By the Numbers For PYMNTS’ recent study “The State Of...

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Eurozone’s 9.2% Headline Inflation Rate Masks Deep Lingering Pain
Eurozone’s 9.2% Headline Inflation Rate Masks Deep Lingering Pain
January 09, 2023  |  Economy

Eurozone inflation has dropped back into the single figures after two months of double-digit rates. The latest figures from the EU statistics agency Eurostat estimate...

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Restaurant Customers Prioritize Cost Savings Over Convenience Amid Inflation
Restaurant Customers Prioritize Cost Savings Over Convenience Amid Inflation
January 09, 2023  |  Delivery

As economic challenges persist, diners are becoming less willing to pay the premium for convenience. Take, for instance, drive-thru coffee chain Dutch Bros, which noted...

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Grocers Leverage Shoppable Recipes to Seize on Food-at-Home Shift
Grocers Leverage Shoppable Recipes to Seize on Food-at-Home Shift
January 09, 2023  |  Connected Economy

With inflation-sensitive consumers cutting restaurant spending, grocers are jumping on the opportunity with contextual commerce. Yuni Sameshima, CEO and co-founder of contextual commerce tech provider...

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Small Businesses’ Focus Turns to Improving Cash Flow
Small Businesses’ Focus Turns to Improving Cash Flow
January 09, 2023  |  B2B Payments

Lingering inflation and supply chain issues could leave small businesses in a cost-cutting scramble this year. PYMNTS’ study, “Main Street Health Q3 2022: SMBs Battle...

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Report: Rising Job Losses Could Affect Restaurant Automation and Hiring
Report: Rising Job Losses Could Affect Restaurant Automation and Hiring
January 08, 2023  |  Economy

A sluggish job market and ongoing layoffs could bring relief to restaurants and other hourly wage industries struggling to stay fully staffed. That’s according to...

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When Did the Job Market Get So Weird?
When Did the Job Market Get So Weird?
January 07, 2023  |  Economy

Depending on who you ask, the latest jobs report was either good, bad, historic, disastrous or something in between. One thing most market watchers agree...

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