inflation

Digital Solves Key Problems in the Face of Mounting Healthcare Collections
Digital Solves Key Problems in the Face of Mounting Healthcare Collections
May 04, 2022  |  Healthcare

As consumer complaints about medical billing and collections pour into government agencies, healthcare providers and systems on the other side of the equation are trying...

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NEW DATA: 6 in 10 Consumers Buying Only the Essentials as Inflation Rises
NEW DATA: 6 in 10 Consumers Buying Only the Essentials as Inflation Rises
April 25, 2022  |  Connected Economy

March 2022 marked the highest inflation rate seen in the United States since 1981, and consumers are feeling the pinch. Sixty-one percent of the U.S....

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Inflation Erasing Pandemic Savings, Says CEO of National Bank of Canada
Inflation Erasing Pandemic Savings, Says CEO of National Bank of Canada
April 25, 2022  |  Economy

A new spate of interest rate increases and more inflation may erase the savings that consumers built up during the pandemic, a report from Bloomberg...

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New Data Show Consumers Are Buying Less, Spending More and Changing Habits
New Data Show Consumers Are Buying Less, Spending More and Changing Habits
April 15, 2022  |  Consumer Finance

Consumers are buying less and spending more, according to recent PYMNTS research. The dollar has less buying power, and many consumers are restrict­ing their spending....

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Today in Retail: PayPal Increases Credit Card Cash Back to 3%
Today in Retail: PayPal Increases Credit Card Cash Back to 3%
April 05, 2022  |  Retail

Today in retail, paper couponing is bouncing back to join digital savings programs, while lower grocery budgets mean shoppers are shying away from name brands....

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Today in Food Commerce: Amazon Looks to F&B Subscription Commerce; Chipotle Tests RFID
Today in Food Commerce: Amazon Looks to F&B Subscription Commerce; Chipotle Tests RFID
April 01, 2022  |  Commerce

Today in food commerce, Amazon touts its food and beverage subscription box offerings, and Chipotle Mexican Grill tests out radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology. Plus, smaller...

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AMZN vs WMT Weekly: For Retail Giants, Q2 Is All About the New
AMZN vs WMT Weekly: For Retail Giants, Q2 Is All About the New
April 01, 2022  |  Retail

Depending on your perspective, today is either April Fool’s Day or the start of the 2nd quarter. Whichever way your pleasure tends, there’s no dispute...

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Payments Firms’ Mantra Amid Inflation: Automation, Automation, Automation
Payments Firms’ Mantra Amid Inflation: Automation, Automation, Automation
April 01, 2022  |  Payments Innovation

The economy, it seems, has turned on a dime in just a few weeks. We’re facing the triple threat of inflation, rising interest rates, and...

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Price Edges Out Brand Loyalty as Consumers Feel Financial Pinch
Price Edges Out Brand Loyalty as Consumers Feel Financial Pinch
March 30, 2022  |  Retail

Are we loyal to retailers or the brands they sell? It’s a simple question with complex answers. For as long as there have been stores,...

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