inflation

Can the Ugly Sweater Craze Sleigh the Inflation Grinch? 

Can the Ugly Sweater Craze Sleigh the Inflation Grinch? 
Can the Ugly Sweater Craze Sleigh the Inflation Grinch? 
November 18, 2023  |  Retail

While the holiday season brings a myriad of traditions and festivities, one of the quirkiest yet arguably beloved is the ugly sweater phenomenon. Get the Full...

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Quarterly eCommerce Sales Up 2.3%, but Will It Last?
Quarterly eCommerce Sales Up 2.3%, but Will It Last?
November 17, 2023  |  eCommerce

The third quarter is far enough behind us that some of the last few data points as to how consumers fared — at least from...

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5 Signs Consumers Are Feeling Pinched Into the Holidays and Beyond
5 Signs Consumers Are Feeling Pinched Into the Holidays and Beyond
November 17, 2023  |  Economy

The holidays are upon us. The credit card debt has been racked up. The broad deluge of earnings reports has slowed to a trickle. Get...

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Millennials Have the Most Difficulties Making Ends Meet
Millennials Have the Most Difficulties Making Ends Meet
November 17, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Millennials were born between 1981 and 1996. They entered the workforce during the economic recession that followed the 2008 crash. They endured years of job...

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45% of Consumers Hardest Hit by Inflation Carry Revolving Credit Card Balances
45% of Consumers Hardest Hit by Inflation Carry Revolving Credit Card Balances
November 17, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

As the impact of rising prices on bill payments becomes more pronounced, U.S. consumers are increasingly relying on credit cards to manage their finances. Cardholders...

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Price Hikes No Longer ‘Badge of Honor’ in Cooling Economy
Price Hikes No Longer ‘Badge of Honor’ in Cooling Economy
November 16, 2023  |  Retail

Prices are finally coming down at many retailers. Consumers still may not feel relieved. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Pickup and Delivery Drive Walmart’s 24% eCommerce Surge, as Consumer Spending Slows
Pickup and Delivery Drive Walmart’s 24% eCommerce Surge, as Consumer Spending Slows
November 16, 2023  |  eCommerce

Walmart has made the consumer spending slowdown official. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Bryzos CEO Says Higher-for-Longer Rates Force Focus on Business Payment Processes
Bryzos CEO Says Higher-for-Longer Rates Force Focus on Business Payment Processes
November 16, 2023  |  B2B Payments

As costs remain higher for longer and inflation remains a key consideration as CFOs manage their firms through a series of challenges, Shep Hickey, CEO...

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Brick-and-Mortar Merchants to Take a Hit as Retail Sales Sputter?
Brick-and-Mortar Merchants to Take a Hit as Retail Sales Sputter?
November 15, 2023  |  Retail

Seven months of spending at the register… and now comes an interruption. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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