inflation

Technology in Restaurants Invoicing Unlocks Key Margin-Boosting Data
Technology in Restaurants Invoicing Unlocks Key Margin-Boosting Data
December 13, 2022  |  ResTech

Amid ongoing economic challenges, technology in restaurants’ line-item invoice data can help improve buying decisions. This, according to restaurant management software company MarginEdge, which automates...

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Consumers Want Prepared Meals Despite Dire Perception on Food Prices
Consumers Want Prepared Meals Despite Dire Perception on Food Prices
December 13, 2022  |  Consumer Insights

  Shoppers still want prepared meals at the supermarket, even as they see food prices skyrocket. In fact, consumers perceive the price increases for prepared...

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Main St. Small Business Sees Inflation ‘Hands Down’ as Biggest Challenge
Main St. Small Business Sees Inflation ‘Hands Down’ as Biggest Challenge
December 13, 2022  |  SMBs

Recent PYMNTS’ research found that inflation was 2022’s biggest challenge for small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Main Street SMBs make up much of the U.S....

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Wall Street Wobbles on Cheesecake Factory as Inflation Hits Restaurant Spending
Wall Street Wobbles on Cheesecake Factory as Inflation Hits Restaurant Spending
December 13, 2022  |  Economy

As inflation cuts into restaurant spending, Goldman Sachs has cut its opinion of Cheesecake Factory’s stock. This, as the powerful investment bank downgraded the restaurant...

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Slowing US Inflation Rate Masks Underlying Consumer Stress
Slowing US Inflation Rate Masks Underlying Consumer Stress
December 13, 2022  |  Retail

U.S. inflation ticked down 0.1% in November, but consumers are not seeing improvement at the checkout. The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported Tuesday (Dec....

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Poland’s Pepco to Add 500 Discount Stores to Inflation-Ravaged Europe
Poland’s Pepco to Add 500 Discount Stores to Inflation-Ravaged Europe
December 13, 2022  |  Retail

Discount retailer Pepco will open 550 new stores as inflation-weary consumers seek less costly products. The Polish company said Tuesday (Dec. 13) it had opened...

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November Inflation Eases to 11-Month Low of 7.1%
November Inflation Eases to 11-Month Low of 7.1%
December 13, 2022  |  Economy

Declines in food, fuel and used cars prices pushed annual inflation to an 11-month low. According to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) released Tuesday...

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Main Street Merchants Cling to Price Increases Amid Recession Fears
Main Street Merchants Cling to Price Increases Amid Recession Fears
December 12, 2022  |  Retail

Although inflation has eased from summertime highs, new research shows small merchants still very worried. According to a new PYMNTS study, “Main Street Health Survey...

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Consumers See Higher, Longer Inflation Than Government – Why That Matters
Consumers See Higher, Longer Inflation Than Government – Why That Matters
December 12, 2022  |  Economy

PYMNTS’ national study of 13,250 U.S. consumers over the last seven months may tell policymakers everything they need to know about inflation expectations: consumers think...

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