inflation

Walmart Trades Margins for Loyalty to Keep Grocery Share
Walmart Trades Margins for Loyalty to Keep Grocery Share
May 08, 2023  |  Retail

As grocers compete for consumers’ loyalty amid inflation, Walmart is reportedly absorbing price increases while its competitors pass them on to consumers. According to Reuters,...

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Consumer Borrowing Jumps Amid Sharp Spike in Credit Card Balances
Consumer Borrowing Jumps Amid Sharp Spike in Credit Card Balances
May 08, 2023  |  Debt

Borrowing among consumers jumped in March amid a sharp spike in credit card use. Recent data from the Federal Reserve shows credit in the aggregate...

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Merchants Can Reach Connected Consumers with Shoppable Content
Merchants Can Reach Connected Consumers with Shoppable Content
May 07, 2023  |  Connected Economy

Influenced by the current inflationary cycle, consumers moderate their in-store and online spending for all but the essentials. They have shifted away from transactional activities. Their digital...

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Why Diapers Tell The Story of the Consumer’s Inflation Sentiment 
Why Diapers Tell The Story of the Consumer’s Inflation Sentiment 
May 07, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Did it all start with diapers? WSJ reported this week (May 2) that inflation was a more difficult economic challenge than Jerome Powell, Janet Yellen and others...

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Loss of SNAP and Grocery Inflation Push Consumers Off ‘Hunger Cliff’
Loss of SNAP and Grocery Inflation Push Consumers Off ‘Hunger Cliff’
May 07, 2023  |  Economy

High inflation and reduced government aid have led to a spike in food bank demand. A report Sunday (May 7) by Bloomberg News illustrates this trend...

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40% of Retail Shoppers Have Switched to Cheaper Merchants to Save Money, Study Finds
40% of Retail Shoppers Have Switched to Cheaper Merchants to Save Money, Study Finds
May 05, 2023  |  Retail

Inflation has caused competition in retail and grocery to intensify as businesses fight for a smaller and smaller piece of the revenue pie. More than...

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Latest Fed Hike May Stymie Retailers’ Efforts to Clear Inventories
Latest Fed Hike May Stymie Retailers’ Efforts to Clear Inventories
May 03, 2023  |  Retail

We’ve reached a milestone with interest rates — and by extension, retailers may find it tougher to sell their inventories. As the world knows by...

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Airbnb Promotes ‘Rooms’ Rentals for Cost-Conscious Vacationers
Airbnb Promotes ‘Rooms’ Rentals for Cost-Conscious Vacationers
May 03, 2023  |  Travel Payments

While people still want to travel, they may not want to pay to rent an entire house. That’s the thinking behind Airbnb’s new “Rooms” program,...

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Transportation Stock Dip May Signify Recession Fears Are Coming True
Transportation Stock Dip May Signify Recession Fears Are Coming True
May 02, 2023  |  Transportation

On April 20, The Wall Street Journal detailed the performance of stocks deemed economically sensitive, such as those within the transportation sector, against the broader market...

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