inflation

Grocery Remains Resilient as Consumers Cut Spending
Grocery Remains Resilient as Consumers Cut Spending
January 06, 2023  |  Economy

As consumers cut spending amid economic challenges, grocers benefit from the necessity of their products. By the Numbers Research from PYMNTS’ study “New Reality Check:...

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More Than 1 in 10 Main Street Small Businesses Say No to Digital Innovation
More Than 1 in 10 Main Street Small Businesses Say No to Digital Innovation
January 06, 2023  |  SMBs

Despite macro headwinds, a small percentage of SMBs don’t plan to use tech to improve margins. As detailed in the report “Main Street Health, Q4 2022:...

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Staff Cuts at Amazon Stores Signal eCommerce Turbulence Ahead
Staff Cuts at Amazon Stores Signal eCommerce Turbulence Ahead
January 05, 2023  |  Technology

Recent layoff announcements point to a rocky start of 2023 for eCommerce. Businesses, in general – especially smaller ones — benefit from the expertise and...

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23% of Single-Income Households More Likely to Struggle Paying Bills
23% of Single-Income Households More Likely to Struggle Paying Bills
January 05, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

When trying to manage the inflated prices of 2023, two paychecks are better than one. It doesn’t take a deep knowledge of economics to grasp...

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Conagra: Inflation Extends Effects of Stay-at-Home Economy on Food Spending
Conagra: Inflation Extends Effects of Stay-at-Home Economy on Food Spending
January 05, 2023  |  Retail

Packaged food brands are benefitting from consumers’ ongoing preference for food at home post-quarantine, prompted by inflation. Consumer-packaged goods (CPG) company Conagra Brands, parent of...

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US Car Sales Hit Lowest Level in 10+ Years
US Car Sales Hit Lowest Level in 10+ Years
January 04, 2023  |  Economy

When carmakers release their 2022 sales figures this week, they’re unlikely to bring good news. Across the industry, American auto sales are projected to be...

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Digital Wallets, Platforms Pave Financial Wellness Path as 2023 Dawns
Digital Wallets, Platforms Pave Financial Wellness Path as 2023 Dawns
January 03, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

January is financial wellness month, spurring consumers to scrutinize their budgets and where their money’s going. And the surging popularity of digital wallets and platforms...

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CE 100 Index Down 35% as Tech Stocks End a Terrible 2022  
CE 100 Index Down 35% as Tech Stocks End a Terrible 2022  
January 02, 2023  |  Connected Economy

For connected economy and tech stocks, the good news is that 2022 is finally over. The CE 100 Index managed to eke out slight gains...

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Majority of Americans Unhappy With Annual Salary, Considering Switching Jobs
Majority of Americans Unhappy With Annual Salary, Considering Switching Jobs
January 02, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Nearly two-thirds of consumers say they’re working jobs that don’t meet their annual salary requirements. And 30% of those consumers say they plan to leave...

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