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Worldline Projects Cooling Growth After ‘Consumption Slowdown’
Worldline Projects Cooling Growth After ‘Consumption Slowdown’
February 28, 2024  |  Earnings

French payments firm Worldline is projecting slower growth this year as European consumers reduce spending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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As GDP Growth Decelerates, All Eyes Are on Consumer Spending
As GDP Growth Decelerates, All Eyes Are on Consumer Spending
February 28, 2024  |  Economy

The latest readings of gross domestic product (GDP) have been revised down — at least a bit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Bad Financial Management Habits Lead 30% of Affluent Consumers to Live Paycheck to Paycheck
Bad Financial Management Habits Lead 30% of Affluent Consumers to Live Paycheck to Paycheck
February 27, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

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Census Data and Earnings Season Continue to Underscore eCommerce’s 4Q Bounce 
Census Data and Earnings Season Continue to Underscore eCommerce’s 4Q Bounce 
February 20, 2024  |  eCommerce

The eCommerce bounce — at least for the fourth quarter — has been considerable. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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EU Regulators Crack Down on Anti-Competitive Practices
EU Regulators Crack Down on Anti-Competitive Practices
February 18, 2024  |  Regulation

European regulators have reportedly increased their focus on anti-competitive behavior among consumer product companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Nike Layoffs Point to Economic Pressures on Retail Spending
Nike Layoffs Point to Economic Pressures on Retail Spending
February 16, 2024  |  Personnel

Nike is laying off thousands of employees, as consumers’ ongoing financial pressures make it harder for them to justify nonessential purchases, such as adding more...

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Consumers’ Retail Inflation Expectations Are Beginning to Ease
Consumers’ Retail Inflation Expectations Are Beginning to Ease
February 16, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

As consumers look ahead to the rest of the year, many are not as concerned about retail inflation as they once were. Get the Full...

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Report: Checkout.com UK’s Business Reports Fivefold Increase in Losses
Report: Checkout.com UK’s Business Reports Fivefold Increase in Losses
February 15, 2024  |  Economy

Online payment processing platform Checkout.com has reportedly recorded a $126 million loss in its U.K. business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Fed’s Michael Barr Uncertain If Economy Can Have Soft Landing
Fed’s Michael Barr Uncertain If Economy Can Have Soft Landing
February 14, 2024  |  Economy

It’s still too early to determine if the economy can have a soft landing, Michael Barr, vice chair for supervision at the Federal Reserve, said Wednesday (Feb....

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