inflation

Retailers Scale Back Holiday Hiring as Consumers Grow Uneasy
Retailers Scale Back Holiday Hiring as Consumers Grow Uneasy
September 17, 2023  |  Retail

American retailers are set to hire the lowest level of seasonal holiday workers in 15 years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Will Weak Consumer Sentiment Hurt Spending Despite Lower Inflation Expectations?
Will Weak Consumer Sentiment Hurt Spending Despite Lower Inflation Expectations?
September 15, 2023  |  Economy

Consumers, looking ahead, think inflation’s growth rate will moderate. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Walmart Digs Into Sustainability with Compostable Private Label Cutlery
Walmart Digs Into Sustainability with Compostable Private Label Cutlery
September 14, 2023  |  Walmart

Walmart is offering its customers a chance to use disposable cutlery and still go green. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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As Real Incomes Fall, Student Loans and Everyday Spend Pressure Paycheck-to-Paycheck Economy
As Real Incomes Fall, Student Loans and Everyday Spend Pressure Paycheck-to-Paycheck Economy
September 14, 2023  |  Economy

Real incomes are falling, and for the paycheck-to-paycheck economy, the struggle to meet monthly obligations will continue to be a challenge at best — and...

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Carrefour Calls Out Brands for Shrinkflation as Grocers Resist Price Hikes
Carrefour Calls Out Brands for Shrinkflation as Grocers Resist Price Hikes
September 14, 2023  |  Retail

Around the world, brands have been addressing cost challenges by quietly reducing the amount of product per purchase — a move that can lose shoppers’...

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Walmart Predicts Shift Away From Grocery as Food Inflation Slows
Walmart Predicts Shift Away From Grocery as Food Inflation Slows
September 14, 2023  |  Walmart

As food-at-home inflation eases, Walmart, the world’s largest grocer, predicts that consumer spending is going to shift away from the category toward general merchandise. Get...

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QSR Inflation Outpaces Table Service as Consumers Grapple With Price Increases
QSR Inflation Outpaces Table Service as Consumers Grapple With Price Increases
September 14, 2023  |  Economy

With menu prices continuing to rise, quick-service restaurant (QSR) inflation is outstripping full-service dining by a considerable margin. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Online Sales Plateau as Consumer Spending Focuses on Gas and Groceries
Online Sales Plateau as Consumer Spending Focuses on Gas and Groceries
September 14, 2023  |  Economy

Consumers are in the aisles, spending on groceries, the clothes on their backs — and at brick-and-mortar locales, pivoting a bit from online channels. Get...

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Spiking Fuel Prices Pitch Wallets of Consumers and Businesses
Spiking Fuel Prices Pitch Wallets of Consumers and Businesses
September 14, 2023  |  Economy

It’s a season of pain at the pump, no matter what type of fuel you’re pumping. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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