inflation

Gen Z Gives TJX a Sales Bump as TikTok Trend Goes Viral 
Gen Z Gives TJX a Sales Bump as TikTok Trend Goes Viral 
August 17, 2023  |  Earnings

As prices rise, consumers have found themselves grappling with the dilemma of spending in the face of uncertainty. This has led to a shift in...

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Predictions That Student Loans Would Impact Target’s Earnings May Have Hit the Bull’s-Eye
Predictions That Student Loans Would Impact Target’s Earnings May Have Hit the Bull’s-Eye
August 16, 2023  |  Loans

The retailer’s strategy of appealing to millennials may be backfiring as the generation prepares to lose spending power to student loan repayments.   Once again, consumer...

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Aldi Acquires Winn-Dixie, Harveys as Inflation Fuels Discount Grocery
Aldi Acquires Winn-Dixie, Harveys as Inflation Fuels Discount Grocery
August 16, 2023  |  Acquisitions

Aldi is taking advantage of the current inflationary environment to supercharge its growth, buying up grocers and expanding its footprint. On Wednesday (Aug. 16), the...

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Aldi Set for Southern Growth With Winn-Dixie, Harveys Purchase
Aldi Set for Southern Growth With Winn-Dixie, Harveys Purchase
August 16, 2023  |  Acquisitions

German grocery giant Aldi is set to purchase a pair of U.S. supermarket chains. The company announced Wednesday (Aug. 16) it would acquire Winn-Dixie and...

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Chili’s Adds Virtual Brand to Core Menu to Combat Traffic Decline
Chili’s Adds Virtual Brand to Core Menu to Combat Traffic Decline
August 16, 2023  |  Restaurant innovation

With Chili’s seeing its customers pull back amid continued restaurant inflation, the chain is taking its virtual brand into the physical world to draw customers into stores....

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Home Depot: Consumers May Not Be Spending Big, but They’re Still Remodeling 
Home Depot: Consumers May Not Be Spending Big, but They’re Still Remodeling 
August 16, 2023  |  Earnings

Rising interest rates mean increased borrowing costs. For potential homebuyers, this translates to decreased purchasing power, effectively putting the brakes on their homeownership aspirations. The...

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Restaurant Visits Decline as Consumers Buy Ready-Made Meals Weekly
Restaurant Visits Decline as Consumers Buy Ready-Made Meals Weekly
August 16, 2023  |  Economy

Restaurant purchases have ebbed to their lowest levels in over a year as food prices continue to climb. Research carried out for PYMNTS’ “Connected Dining” report noted...

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Report: Global Wealth Fell for 1st Time Since 2008 Crisis
Report: Global Wealth Fell for 1st Time Since 2008 Crisis
August 16, 2023  |  Economy

The world had fewer millionaires at the end of 2022 than at the beginning. That’s according to a report issued Tuesday (Aug. 15) by UBS and Credit Suisse showing that global...

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Monos CEO: Inflation Shifts D2C Shoppers’ Spending Toward Sale Seasons
Monos CEO: Inflation Shifts D2C Shoppers’ Spending Toward Sale Seasons
August 15, 2023  |  Economy

In the face of ongoing macroeconomic pressures, many consumers are holding off on making major eCommerce purchases until holiday sales events, according to Monos CEO Victor Tam. In...

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