Consumer Spending

Merchants Eye Embedded, Flexible Rewards to Keep Transactions Flowing

Merchants Eye Embedded, Flexible Rewards to Keep Transactions Flowing
Merchants Eye Embedded, Flexible Rewards to Keep Transactions Flowing
December 04, 2023  |  Loyalty & Rewards

For forward-thinking merchants eyeing new ways to keep the transactions flowing, to keep consumers opening their wallets and wielding cards, new approaches to rewards may...

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Should Brands and Retailers Go All-In With High Spenders? 
Should Brands and Retailers Go All-In With High Spenders? 
December 04, 2023  |  Retail

As the global economy navigates the twists and turns of inflation, brands and retailers are at a checkout counter of decisions: which aisle to stroll...

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Deflation Trend Could Pull Inflation Back to 2%
Deflation Trend Could Pull Inflation Back to 2%
December 03, 2023  |  Economy

Deflation has made its presence known, and could help bring inflation down to 2%. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Consumers Take Advantage of Deals, BNPL as Holiday Shopping Kicks Off
Consumers Take Advantage of Deals, BNPL as Holiday Shopping Kicks Off
December 01, 2023  |  Retail

Despite economic uncertainty, consumers have been spending in the week after Thanksgiving to complete a portion of their holiday shopping and take advantage of the...

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Ulta Rings up Beauty Value for Shoppers
Ulta Rings up Beauty Value for Shoppers
December 01, 2023  |  Retail

Ulta Beauty is delivering bargains and luring customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Fed: Smaller Banks Report Pressure on Commercial Loan Demand
Fed: Smaller Banks Report Pressure on Commercial Loan Demand
November 30, 2023  |  Economy

The Federal Reserve’s Beige Book — released eight times a year — collects qualitative observations about current economic conditions across the central bank’s dozen districts....

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Decreased Consumer Savings Mean Holiday Spending Cutbacks
Decreased Consumer Savings Mean Holiday Spending Cutbacks
November 30, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Despite positive Black Friday numbers, where consumers stretched their budgets to do some shopping, data suggests that the rest of the holiday shopping season may be...

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Lack of Split-Pay Option May Cost Merchants 22% of Customers
Lack of Split-Pay Option May Cost Merchants 22% of Customers
November 30, 2023  |  Payment Methods

Merchants can maximize their competitiveness by offering split-pay options — and should do so if they don’t want to lose potential sales or want to...

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