Rising Inflation, Higher Prices Push Spending Up As Incomes Fall
Rising Inflation, Higher Prices Push Spending Up As Incomes Fall
October 29, 2021  |  Economy

Inflation is continuing to weigh on consumers as higher prices inched September spending up by 0.6 percent and household incomes dropped 1% as stimulus funds...

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eBay’s Active Buyer Count Drops, Google’s Shoppable Magazine, ‘Amazon Christmas’ Has Begun
eBay’s Active Buyer Count Drops, Google’s Shoppable Magazine, ‘Amazon Christmas’ Has Begun
October 29, 2021  |  Today In Data

Discover how Google’s shoppable magazine highlights the changes in commerce. Plus, holiday shoppers are already relying heavily on Amazon to fill their wish lists, and...

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AMZN vs. WMT Weekly: Labor Shortage Could Hold Retail Giants Back During Holidays
AMZN vs. WMT Weekly: Labor Shortage Could Hold Retail Giants Back During Holidays
October 29, 2021  |  Retail

Amazon has now struggled to meet earnings expectations for two quarters in a row as eCommerce sales growth slows and the labor shortage adds additional...

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SMBs Tout Local Shopping as Salve for Supply Chain Issues, but Concerns Still Loom
SMBs Tout Local Shopping as Salve for Supply Chain Issues, but Concerns Still Loom
October 29, 2021  |  Retail

As shortages of supplies and labor continue to plague businesses and retailers across the country, many small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are pushing an age-old...

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Grocery Startup Kurly Seeks $5.9B Valuation After IPO
Grocery Startup Kurly Seeks $5.9B Valuation After IPO
October 29, 2021  |  IPO

South Korea’s online grocery startup Kurly is looking to go public in June of 2022, and estimates a value of $5.9 billion following its initial...

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No End in Sight for Global Chip Shortage
No End in Sight for Global Chip Shortage
October 29, 2021  |  Retail

The global semiconductor shortage is getting worse almost a year into the crisis, with longer wait times, increased hoarding by those who are lucky enough...

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New Study: Mass Payment Preferences Emerge Among Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers
New Study: Mass Payment Preferences Emerge Among Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers
October 29, 2021  |  Payment Methods

As we’ve learned through a series of studies this year, paycheck-to-paycheck living is more widespread than previously thought, including high earners and other consumers not...

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Skechers Expects Supply Chain Constraints Into 2022
Skechers Expects Supply Chain Constraints Into 2022
October 29, 2021  |  Retail

Global footwear brand Skechers kept its 2021 momentum going with third-quarter sales of $1.55 billion for the three-month period that ended Sept. 30, up almost...

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Credit Card App Provider Ranking Charges Ahead With New Names and Curious Movements
Credit Card App Provider Ranking Charges Ahead With New Names and Curious Movements
October 29, 2021  |  Credit Cards

We take credit cards pretty seriously around here. In fact, most everyone has a profound respect for revolving unsecured credit. That’s why we watch it...

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