inflation

Inflation’s Still With Us as Food and Shelter Were Pricier in January 
Inflation’s Still With Us as Food and Shelter Were Pricier in January 
February 13, 2024  |  Economy

The latest data from the government on consumer prices indicates a bit of weary truth: Inflation’s settled in, seemingly for the long haul. The Bureau of...

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Misfits Market CEO: D2C Perishables Brands Increasingly Seek Plug-and-Play Fulfillment 
Misfits Market CEO: D2C Perishables Brands Increasingly Seek Plug-and-Play Fulfillment 
February 12, 2024  |  Retail

As direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands increasingly look for ways to cut costs amid ongoing economic challenges, Misfits Market is noting the opportunity to drive more revenue...

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Fed Finds Consumers Optimistic About Credit but Not Inflation
Fed Finds Consumers Optimistic About Credit but Not Inflation
February 12, 2024  |  Economy

U.S. consumers are feeling more optimistic about their financial conditions and access to credit. That’s according to the January 2024 Survey of Consumer Expectations, released Monday...

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Biden Calls Out Snack Food Makers Over Shrinkflation ‘Rip-Off’
Biden Calls Out Snack Food Makers Over Shrinkflation ‘Rip-Off’
February 11, 2024  |  Retail

President Joe Biden wants snack food companies to end the practice of shrinkflation. That is the term for when businesses reduce the size of a product without...

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Zillow Debuts Individual Room Listings as Housing Costs Climb
Zillow Debuts Individual Room Listings as Housing Costs Climb
February 08, 2024  |  Real Estate

Zillow has begun targeting customers who want to rent — or rent out — a room. The real estate website announced Thursday (Feb. 8) that its...

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Simon Property Group Leverages Digital Loyalty Tech to Drive Brick-and-Mortar Visits
Simon Property Group Leverages Digital Loyalty Tech to Drive Brick-and-Mortar Visits
February 05, 2024  |  Earnings

Simon Property Group is leveraging technology to maintain shoppers’ visits to on-site stores in the face of growing competition from eCommerce players. The largest mall...

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Why Improved Consumer Sentiment May Not Translate Into Increased Spending
Why Improved Consumer Sentiment May Not Translate Into Increased Spending
February 05, 2024  |  Economy

The more sanguine consumers feel about the state of the world — particularly about the state of inflation — the more apt they are to...

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Nearly Half of Credit Users Expect Higher Interest Rates in 2024
Nearly Half of Credit Users Expect Higher Interest Rates in 2024
February 03, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

It seems United States consumers expect little reprieve from inflation-fueled rising prices of goods and services moving into 2024. Although consumers report feeling somewhat better...

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Consumer Sentiment Improves 13% to Reach Highest Level Since July 2021
Consumer Sentiment Improves 13% to Reach Highest Level Since July 2021
February 02, 2024  |  Economy

Consumer sentiment has reached its highest level since July 2021, with consumers expecting improvements in both inflation and personal incomes. The index reached this level...

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