inflation

Retailers Race to Respond as Consumers Recoil From Inflation
Retailers Race to Respond as Consumers Recoil From Inflation
October 24, 2022  |  Retail

The big bite and impact that inflation is having on consumers is unavoidable right now, with shoppers sending a loud and clear message to retailers...

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Shrinking Basket Size a Puzzle for Online Grocery Retailers
Shrinking Basket Size a Puzzle for Online Grocery Retailers
October 24, 2022  |  Retail

Like all retailers and brands right now, online grocers are trying to navigate a tricky inflationary environment, albeit one with a unique twist as it...

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Many Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Seek Relief in New Jobs
Many Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Seek Relief in New Jobs
October 24, 2022  |  Consumer Finance

With paycheck-to-paycheck living now the norm for U.S. households including the highest earners, many consumers are trying to improve their lot by switching jobs, but...

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Amex Reserves $387M for Bad Loans as Inflation’s Bite Continues
Amex Reserves $387M for Bad Loans as Inflation’s Bite Continues
October 21, 2022  |  Credit Cards

American Express said Friday (Oct. 21) that it had put aside more money for delinquent loans than anticipated, another red flag for U.S. consumer health....

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Luxury Resale Competition Spikes as ‘What Goes Around’ Opens Amazon Storefront
Luxury Resale Competition Spikes as ‘What Goes Around’ Opens Amazon Storefront
October 21, 2022  |  Retail

For over 20 years, New York City’s original luxury reseller, What Goes Around Comes Around, has enjoyed a robust niche catering to the designer apparel...

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Consumers Pick Chain Restaurants When They Want to Spend Less
Consumers Pick Chain Restaurants When They Want to Spend Less
October 20, 2022  |  Consumer Insights

Food prices may be weighing heavy on consumers’ minds across the board, but when it comes to using prices to stand out from the competition,...

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87% of Consumers Say Inflation Outpaces Income Growth
87% of Consumers Say Inflation Outpaces Income Growth
October 20, 2022  |  Economy

Inflation continues to take a bite out of the household budget, to whittle away earnings power. In response, the belts are getting tighter and tighter...

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FinTech IPO Index Off 3% Amid Conflicting Signals On Consumer Spending
FinTech IPO Index Off 3% Amid Conflicting Signals On Consumer Spending
October 20, 2022  |  Fintech Investments

The FinTech IPO Index was down 3.2% heading into the end of the week and is down 10.2% headed into the final days of October....

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As Sales Grow, Tractor Supply, Visa Try to Woo Constrained Consumers
As Sales Grow, Tractor Supply, Visa Try to Woo Constrained Consumers
October 20, 2022  |  Retail

Rural lifestyle retailer Tractor Supply Co. said it will introduce a Visa credit card in the coming weeks in an effort to help customers feeling...

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