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Plunging Lira Prevents Turks from Buying iPhones, Electronics
Plunging Lira Prevents Turks from Buying iPhones, Electronics
November 24, 2021  |  International

Apple iPhones and other electronics are out of reach for people in Turkey after the lira continues dropping, losing 40% in value since the start...

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Inventory Shortages Could Make Holiday 2021 The Year of the Gift Card
Inventory Shortages Could Make Holiday 2021 The Year of the Gift Card
November 19, 2021  |  Payment Methods

It’s a week before Black Friday, and sales of prepaid gift cards have already started to surge. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Farm Bureau: Inflation Gobbling Thanksgiving Budgets
Farm Bureau: Inflation Gobbling Thanksgiving Budgets
November 18, 2021  |  Retail

Inflation is taking a bite out of Thanksgiving dinner, with prices anticipated to be up about 14% over last year, according to data from the...

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Growing Concerns About Inflation, Supply Chains Garner ‘All Hands on Deck’ Response
Growing Concerns About Inflation, Supply Chains Garner ‘All Hands on Deck’ Response
November 10, 2021  |  Supply Chain

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US Inflation Rate Surges Past 6%, Highest Since 1990 
US Inflation Rate Surges Past 6%, Highest Since 1990 
November 10, 2021  |  Economy

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact U.S. consumers as the cost of nearly everything has increased dramatically over the last 12 months. In all, the...

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Retail Sales Up 0.7% in September as Inflation Continues to Rise
Retail Sales Up 0.7% in September as Inflation Continues to Rise
October 15, 2021  |  Retail

Labor Day travel and continued consumer resilience contributed to a 0.7% increase in consumer spending last month, the U.S. Commerce Department said on Friday (Oct....

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Kroger Combats Consumers’ Inflation Concerns With Data-Informed Discounts
Kroger Combats Consumers’ Inflation Concerns With Data-Informed Discounts
September 10, 2021  |  Retail

As consumers grow worried about rising costs, grocery giant Kroger is keeping them shopping with personalized offers through its ecommerce platforms. In its second quarter...

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With Low-Price Value Prop, Walmart Grocery Could Benefit From Rising Inflation
With Low-Price Value Prop, Walmart Grocery Could Benefit From Rising Inflation
August 17, 2021  |  Retail

With low prices at the core of its value prop for consumers, Walmart grocery may actually benefit from rising inflation in food and beverage categories....

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Costs Of Inflation, And Then Some, Pass Onto The Consumer
Costs Of Inflation, And Then Some, Pass Onto The Consumer
July 13, 2021  |  Economy

In most economies, especially those going through a rebound, inflation (at some point) is a fact of life. Merchants, faced with the rising costs of...

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