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Holiday Shipping Costs Rise as FedEx and UPS Extend Surcharge Windows

Holiday Shipping Costs Rise as FedEx and UPS Extend Surcharge Windows
Holiday Shipping Costs Rise as FedEx and UPS Extend Surcharge Windows
December 03, 2024  |  Shipping

As the holiday shopping season begins earlier and lasts longer, shipping costs are rising sharply, creating additional challenges for retailers and consumers alike as FedEx...

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Treasurers Step Into Spotlight as Strategic Backbone of 21st Century Businesses
Treasurers Step Into Spotlight as Strategic Backbone of 21st Century Businesses
December 02, 2024  |  B2B Payments

In the corridors of power that govern corporate strategy, treasurers have long worked in relative obscurity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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October’s Surprise: Inflation Heats Up While GDP Cools Down
October’s Surprise: Inflation Heats Up While GDP Cools Down
November 27, 2024  |  Economy

The Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index for October showed a re-ignition of inflation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Latest GDP Data Indicates Continuing Pressures on Disposable Income
Latest GDP Data Indicates Continuing Pressures on Disposable Income
November 27, 2024  |  Economy

The Bureau of Economic Analysis confirmed Wednesday (Nov. 27) that third-quarter GDP grew at a 2.8% rate, unchanged from a previous estimate. Get the Full...

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November Consumer Confidence Jumps, but Spending Plans Mixed
November Consumer Confidence Jumps, but Spending Plans Mixed
November 26, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Headed into Black Friday, consumers are more positive than they have been in months. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Retailers Take Note: Consumers Say There Are Too Many Deals
Retailers Take Note: Consumers Say There Are Too Many Deals
November 25, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Through the past few years, consumers in the United States, have collectively seemed to be an unstoppable force. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Leading Indicators: Bumpy Holiday Season for Consumers, and Maybe B2B Too?
Leading Indicators: Bumpy Holiday Season for Consumers, and Maybe B2B Too?
November 22, 2024  |  Economy

This week, PYMNTS Intelligence noted the appeal of paying over time — especially now, headed into the holiday shopping season, which starts, well, now. Get...

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October Retail Sales Up Overall but Online Sales Slow
October Retail Sales Up Overall but Online Sales Slow
November 15, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

October retail sales were up 0.4%, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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