inflation

EU Consumers Tighten Belts as Cost of Living Rises
EU Consumers Tighten Belts as Cost of Living Rises
October 30, 2022  |  Economy

Rising interest rates and energy costs have forced consumers in Europe to start reducing their discretionary spending. As The Financial Times (FT) reported Sunday (Oct....

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Streaming Services Struggle With Loyalty Amid Rising Costs and Pricing
Streaming Services Struggle With Loyalty Amid Rising Costs and Pricing
October 28, 2022  |  Streaming

It has been a big week for subscription services, with major players touting subscriber growth and finding new ways for consumers to engage with their...

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Keurig Dr Pepper Joins Push Back on Private Label
Keurig Dr Pepper Joins Push Back on Private Label
October 27, 2022  |  Earnings

Coffee and soft drink stalwart Keurig Dr Pepper added its voice Thursday (Oct. 27) to a growing debate over consumers’ trade-down behavior, saying much of...

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Report: Macroeconomic Slowdown Expected to Reduce Payments Growth
Report: Macroeconomic Slowdown Expected to Reduce Payments Growth
October 27, 2022  |  B2B Payments

Macroeconomic headwinds reportedly may begin weighing on the B2B payments sector. For example, B2B payments technology and services provider Fleetcor Technologies faces the primary challenge...

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Walmart Adds Buy Buttons and Virtual Queuing to Speed Holiday Checkout
Walmart Adds Buy Buttons and Virtual Queuing to Speed Holiday Checkout
October 27, 2022  |  Retail

With the bulk of its customers worrying about inflation heading into the holidays, Walmart has debuted a trio of new services designed to help online...

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Intentional Spending Trend Continues to Shape Purchasing Decisions
Intentional Spending Trend Continues to Shape Purchasing Decisions
October 25, 2022  |  Opinion

Amid inflation, Canadians will continue to spend intentionally, making purchasing decisions that align with their financial goals, Interac Corp. Chief Commercial Officer William Keliehor predicts in...

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US Business Activity Keeps Shrinking With Low Demand, High Inflation
US Business Activity Keeps Shrinking With Low Demand, High Inflation
October 25, 2022  |  Economy

Business activity in the U.S. shrank for the fourth month in a row amid continued high inflation and a decline in demand. That’s according to...

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40% Of US Households Are More Vulnerable to Labor Market Volatility
40% Of US Households Are More Vulnerable to Labor Market Volatility
October 25, 2022  |  Consumer Finance

Economic conditions in the United States are consistent with a tight labor market — most consumers looking for work can find it. The unemployment rate...

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Apple Hikes Music, TV Prices for First Time
Apple Hikes Music, TV Prices for First Time
October 24, 2022  |  Apple

For the first time, Apple is raising the prices of its Apple Music and Apple TV+ subscription services in response to rising licensing costs and...

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