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Grace Periods, Proactive Approaches Help Consumers With Overdrafts and Account Management
Grace Periods, Proactive Approaches Help Consumers With Overdrafts and Account Management
September 08, 2023  |  Banking

The data show that 20% of individuals have overdrawn their accounts in the past year as they grapple with the demands of inflation, of timing...

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The Consumer’s Sweet Tooth Drives Grocery Store Indulgences
The Consumer’s Sweet Tooth Drives Grocery Store Indulgences
September 07, 2023  |  Economy

As consumers continue to allow themselves small indulgences amid ongoing inflation, many continue to opt for sweets at the grocery store. Get the Full Story...

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37% of Consumers Say Cost a Factor in Buying Ready-to-Eat Meals Over Takeout
37% of Consumers Say Cost a Factor in Buying Ready-to-Eat Meals Over Takeout
September 07, 2023  |  Restaurant innovation

With the advent of remote work, limited time and the increasing demand for convenience, ready-to-eat meals have experienced a surge in popularity among consumers.  Get...

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Fed’s Beige Book Portends Slowdown for Main Street Retail Mainstays
Fed’s Beige Book Portends Slowdown for Main Street Retail Mainstays
September 06, 2023  |  Economy

Modest growth is in the cards, and for Main Street stalwarts among smaller businesses — namely in retail — the pressure is mounting. Get the...

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10% of Consumers Use BNPL at the Grocery Store
10% of Consumers Use BNPL at the Grocery Store
September 06, 2023  |  Buy Now Pay Later

As macroeconomic challenges continue to rack budget-strapped consumers, a small but meaningful share of grocery shoppers is using buy now, pay later (BNPL) to buy...

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Disney Leverages Restaurants to Draw Consumers Back to Parks
Disney Leverages Restaurants to Draw Consumers Back to Parks
September 06, 2023  |  Restaurant innovation

In an effort to combat the challenges that economic pressures have posed for Disney’s U.S. resorts, the media giant is looking to its restaurant offerings...

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Business Bankruptcies Rise 17% in August Due to Interest Rates
Business Bankruptcies Rise 17% in August Due to Interest Rates
September 05, 2023  |  Economy

Business bankruptcies reportedly experienced a sharp increase in August, with more companies seeking court protection from their creditors. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Half of Restaurant Customers Used BNPL to Pay for Their Meal
Half of Restaurant Customers Used BNPL to Pay for Their Meal
September 05, 2023  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Restaurants may be benefitting from consumers’ willingness to use buy now, pay later (BNPL), but the popularity of this payment method belies a larger challenge...

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Debit Cards, Cash and Tech Help Travelers Manage Their Spend While on the Road
Debit Cards, Cash and Tech Help Travelers Manage Their Spend While on the Road
September 04, 2023  |  Personal Finance

Consumers eagerly embraced the opportunity to travel once again post-pandemic, leading to an increase in travel demand for summer 2023 despite ongoing economic uncertainty and inflationary...

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