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Apple iPhone Remains Teens’ Preferred Mobile Device
Apple iPhone Remains Teens’ Preferred Mobile Device
October 10, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

The Apple iPhone is reportedly on track to remain the mobile device of choice of nearly nine in 10 teens.  Eighty-seven percent of teens own...

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Consumers More Cost-Conscious During Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days
Consumers More Cost-Conscious During Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days
October 10, 2023  |  Retail

Shoppers are reportedly opting for affordable items during Amazon’s fall sale for Prime subscribers. Early data from the retailer’s Prime Big Deal Days event reveals...

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Consumers See No Inflation Relief and That Credit’s No Sure Thing
Consumers See No Inflation Relief and That Credit’s No Sure Thing
October 10, 2023  |  Economy

Inflation’s steady at the moment, on its way to ticking up … and credit’s tougher to come by. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s...

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Ex-Walmart CEO: Economic Headwinds Making Consumers ‘Wary’
Ex-Walmart CEO: Economic Headwinds Making Consumers ‘Wary’
October 10, 2023  |  Economy

Walmart’s former U.S. CEO says consumers are facing pressures they haven’t felt in years. Speaking to CNBC Monday (Oct. 9), Bill Simon listed a host of headwinds...

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Report: Richest 1% Increase Their Share of Post-Pandemic Wealth
Report: Richest 1% Increase Their Share of Post-Pandemic Wealth
October 09, 2023  |  Economy

The pandemic reportedly did little to close the gap between the rich and the poor. Despite some belief that a robust job market and strong...

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Why Consumers Don’t Care About Monthly CPI – and Why it Matters
Why Consumers Don’t Care About Monthly CPI – and Why it Matters
October 09, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

No one really knows the origin of the phrase “seeing is believing.” The Oxford Dictionary traces its English language roots to 1609. Others say that...

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Can At-Home Café Brews Fill the Coffee Shop’s Cup?
Can At-Home Café Brews Fill the Coffee Shop’s Cup?
October 07, 2023  |  Retail

You wake up on a lazy Saturday morning, and instead of rushing out the door to your favorite coffee shop, you simply stroll into your...

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More Than Half of Main Street SMBs Have ‘No Access’ to Credit
More Than Half of Main Street SMBs Have ‘No Access’ to Credit
October 06, 2023  |  SMBs

Small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) on Main Street are finding a dearth of options when it comes to getting the money they need to stay...

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Levi’s Puts Its Faith in D2C Strategy With Loyal Shopper Support
Levi’s Puts Its Faith in D2C Strategy With Loyal Shopper Support
October 06, 2023  |  Retail

While other brands are seeing the benefits of retailer partnerships, Levi’s has entirely different POV. In fact, it’s leading Levi’s to place major bets on its direct-to-consumer...

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